Tag Archives: Health
Nunavut releases path forward to live with COVID-19, ease public health restrictions
IQALUIT, Nunavut - The Nunavut government has released a long-term plan that it says will work toward treating COVID-19 like any other vaccine-preventable disease in the territory. The plan, which is ...
Aug 03, 2021
Five more N.W.T. communities eligible for federal Nutrition North subsidy
YELLOWKNIFE - The federal government says five more communities in the Northwest Territories can now receive the Nutrition North subsidy. Retailers in Nahanni Butte, Tsiigehtchic, Fort McPherson, Inuv...
Aug 03, 2021
Premier backs Alberta's top doctor, defends Alberta's response as COVID-19 cases rise
CALGARY - Premier Jason Kenney says he respects the advice of Alberta's top doctor to lift all COVID-19 public health orders, as local leaders and health-care experts from across the country continue ...
Aug 03, 2021
A look at COVID-19 reopening plans across the country
As COVID-19 vaccination rates increase and case numbers drop across the country, the provinces and territories have begun releasing the reopening plans for businesses, events and recreational faciliti...
Aug 03, 2021
Holtvogt's 4X4X48 journey mirrors that of his own Type 1 diabetes family
It was an emotional day for Humboldt's Jason Holtvogt, his family and his supporters as he completed his 4X4X48 run for Type 1 diabetes awareness and researchHoltvogt started his run at 8 p.m. on July...
Aug 02, 2021
Canada to receive 2.3 million COVID-19 vaccine doses this week
OTTAWA - The federal government is expecting to receive more than 2.3 million doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine this week, as public health officials brace for a potential fourth wave of i...
Aug 02, 2021
Quebec lifts COVID-19 measures; extends closing times for bars and restaurants
MONTREAL - Quebec lifted further COVID-19 restrictions across the province on Sunday, including extending closing times for bars and restaurants, and increasing capacities for gatherings. The health m...
Aug 01, 2021
Defence chief's notes reveal debate over due process, optics on Fortin allegation
VANCOUVER - An extraordinary set of handwritten notes by Canada's acting defence chief appear to reveal a behind-the-scenes struggle between due process, political optics and support for the complaina...
Aug 01, 2021
Federal government reaches nearly $8B deal with First Nations on drinking water suit
OTTAWA - The federal government has reached a nearly $8-billion settlement with First Nations who launched a class-action lawsuit over the lack of clean, safe drinking water in their communities. Indi...
Jul 30, 2021
Battlefords Agency Tribal Chiefs and partners come together for closing ceremony of COVID-19 vaccine clinic
The Battlefords Agency Tribal Chiefs (BATC) officially wrapped up their four-month vaccination clinic at the Dekker Centre in North Battleford with a special closing ceremony on Friday.The event inclu...
Jul 30, 2021