Tag Archives: Health
Delta variant prompts B.C.to make vaccinations mandatory for seniors' care staff
VICTORIA - A surge in COVID-19 cases spurred by the Delta variant is prompting British Columbia health officials to enact mandatory vaccine requirements for all staff and volunteers at long-term care ...
Aug 12, 2021
COVID numbers continue to climb, 793 cases currently active
The provincial government is reporting another 141 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 as case numbers continue to climb. It's the highest daily amount since May 30. There have been another two deaths. Th...
Aug 12, 2021
Humboldt hospital foundation celebrates successful year despite COVID challenges
The Humboldt and District Hospital Foundation (HDHF) recently hosted their AGM with the City of Humboldt council.HDHF executive director Lorrie Bunko said even with COVID-19 playing a significant role...
Aug 12, 2021
Canada in 4th wave, top doc says days ahead of expected election call
OTTAWA - Canada's chief public health officer says the country is now in the midst of a fourth wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Theresa Tam's assessment follows a troubling surge in new cases over t...
Aug 12, 2021
Dogs trained to detect COVID-19 in Vancouver health-care facilities
VANCOUVER - Researchers in Vancouver are working to unleash a new weapon they hope will defeat the spread of the virus that causes COVID-19. The canine scent detection program at Vancouver Coastal Hea...
Aug 12, 2021
Vaccine passport debate would expose Quebecers to conspiracy theories: Quebec premier
MONTREAL - Quebec opposition parties say the provincial government's refusal to hold a debate in the legislature on its plan to impose a vaccine passport system reflects a larger problem with its use ...
Aug 12, 2021
Canada to donate 10M unused Johnson & Johnson vaccine doses to poor countries
OTTAWA - Canada is donating all 10 million doses of the single-dose vaccine that it purchased from Johnson & Johnson but won't use to low and middle-income countries. International Development Min...
Aug 12, 2021
A look at COVID-19 reopening plans across the country
As COVID-19 vaccination rates increase, the provinces and territories have been releasing their reopening plans for businesses, events and recreational facilities. Most of the plans are based on each ...
Aug 12, 2021
Saskatchewan Medical Association calls for mandatory vaccines for all health-care workers
With a recent uptick of COVID-19 cases in the province, the Saskatchewan Medical Association (SMA) is calling for mandatory vaccinations for all health-care workers.Many Saskatchewan physicians are as...
Aug 11, 2021
Prince Albert lawyer determined to lower human rights complaints in the province
Saskatchewan's interim chief commissioner of the Human Rights Commission says he hopes to bring a northern perspective to human rights issues. Barry Wilcox has worked in Prince Albert his entire law c...
Aug 11, 2021