Tag Archives: Health
Military called in to help N.W.T. as territory sees surge of COVID-19 cases
Public Safety Canada says it has approved a request for help from the Northwest Territories as the territory deals with a surge in COVID-19 cases. The territory says there are 198 active cases, with t...
Aug 21, 2021
No mask or vaccination mandates for schools as health ministry updates COVID-19 plan
The provincial health ministry has released a statement with some updated guidelines for school divisions on future vaccination plans, contact tracing and self-isolating measures.For the last several ...
Aug 20, 2021
COVID-19 outbreak declared at Stony Rapids long-term care centre
Health officials with the Athabasca Health Authority (AHA) anticipate a promising week as the number of positive cases comes down. That's according to AHA Primary Health Care executive director Taiwo ...
Aug 20, 2021
Increased risk of COVID-19 variants in Tisdale
The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is alerting the public of an increased risk of COVID-19 variants of concern in Tisdale and is strongly urging residents to wear a mask in public spaces, avoid g...
Aug 20, 2021
B.C. may not move to Step 4 next month as COVID-19 case counts increase: top doctor
VANCOUVER - British Columbia may not advance as expected to the next step in its COVID-19 restart plan as case counts surge in the Interior Health region, the province's top doctor says. As provincial...
Aug 20, 2021
Over 200 new cases reported today in province, no new deaths
For the first time since May 14, the province is reporting over 200 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Saskatchewan. The 244 new cases brings the total to 52,065 reported cases in the province; 1,381 ...
Aug 20, 2021
Yukon sets out its path from pandemic to endemic for COVID-19 infections
WHITEHORSE - The Yukon government has set out its framework for moving from the pandemic to an endemic approach, treating COVID-19 much like the flu. Premier Sandy Silver said Friday the territory is ...
Aug 20, 2021
Most Canadians in favour of vaccine passports for non-essential activities: poll
TORONTO - A majority of Canadians support a system that would require proof of vaccination to access some non-essential services, a new poll suggests as the fourth wave of the COVID-19 pandemic takes ...
Aug 20, 2021
Leaders swing into weekend as campaign ends first week focused on First Nations
The federal election campaign finished off its first week with two leaders planning events while Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau has no scheduled public appearances Saturday Conservative Leader Erin O'T...
Aug 20, 2021
COVID-19 risk exposure at Prince Albert business
The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is advising the public about an increased risk of exposure to COVID-19 at a Prince Albert business where a person or persons attended while infectious. August 4...
Aug 19, 2021