Tag Archives: Health
U.S. Centers for Disease Control urges Americans to 'reconsider' travel to Canada
WASHINGTON - The U.S. State Department is now urging Americans to "reconsider travel" to Canada due to what the Centers for Disease Control call "high" levels of COVID-19 infection. The new Level 3 tr...
Aug 30, 2021
Restrictions reinstated in Stanley Mission after rise in COVID-19 cases
An alert has been issued by the Lac La Ronge Indian Band (LLRIB) following a sharp increase of COVID-19 cases in Stanley Mission.According to a public service announcement released Aug. 27, there were...
Aug 30, 2021
Total active COVID cases in Northern Sask. nearing 1,000, 199 new cases reported in province
The province is reporting another 199 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 today, including 93 new cases in northern zones of Saskatchewan.This brings the total to 54,076 reported cases; 2,068 cases consid...
Aug 30, 2021
Quebec Health Department recommends third COVID-19 vaccine dose for immunocompromised
MONTREAL - Quebec is recommending a third dose of COVID-19 vaccine for people who have weak immune systems, who are on dialysis or who have received vaccines not approved in Canada, the Health Departm...
Aug 30, 2021
Quebec reports more than 600 new daily COVID-19 cases for the third consecutive day
MONTREAL - Quebec is reporting 604 new cases of COVID-19 today, but no additional deaths attributed to the virus. The number marks the third consecutive day that the province has logged more than 600 ...
Aug 28, 2021
Public health warning of increased COVID-19 cases in the northeast
With over 140 active cases of COVID-19 in the northeast, public health is encouraging residents to take measures to limit the spread of new cases.Public Health Officer Dr. Nnamdi Ndubuka with the Nort...
Aug 27, 2021
Northlands College mandates masks, undecided on mandatory vaccinations
Northlands College will be enforcing a mandatory mask mandate for all students and staff.It was announced through a welcome back 2021 video released earlier this week. Northlands College CEO Guy Penne...
Aug 27, 2021
Mask protocols to be in place for Living Sky, Light of Christ school divisions for back to school plans
Students in two of the local school divisions will head back to class following COVID-19 precautions, as part of Living Sky School Division's and Light of Christ Catholic School Division's plans, anno...
Aug 27, 2021
New logo and downtown revitalization plans discussed at Nipawin council meeting
Nipawin's tourism department has unveiled its new logo at the recent town council meeting on Aug. 23.Director of Parks and Recreation Chelsea Corrigan said a tourism grant through the Government of Sa...
Aug 27, 2021
Prince Albert MHO concerned about rising COVID cases among young, unvaccinated population
After weeks of relative quiet, the COVID-19 testing site in Prince Albert on 6th Ave. E is a bustle of activity again. Vehicles could be seen lined up, sometimes as long as 20 deep this week. Medical ...
Aug 27, 2021