Tag Archives: Health
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
B.C. readies response before second heat wave
VANCOUVER - British Columbia is gearing up for another heat wave this weekend by opening more cooling centres and redeploying health-care workers as temperatures are expected to soar. Health Minister ...
Jul 30, 2021
Another 56 new cases reported in Saskatchewan, 448 currently active in province
Another 56 new cases of COVID-19 were reported today in Saskatchewan, 24 of which were reported in Northern zones of the province.Along with the 22 new recoveries also reported by the province, this b...
Jul 30, 2021
Finance Department says federal deficit was $23.8 billion deficit over April and May
OTTAWA - The federal government ran a deficit of nearly $24 billion over the first two months of its fiscal year, a sharp drop from the unprecedented spending one year earlier at the start of the COVI...
Jul 30, 2021
PAGC supports call to bring back restrictions to prevent further outbreaks
The Grand Chief of Prince Albert Grand Council (PAGC) is showing his support for northern leaders, dealing with COVID outbreaks.In recent weeks, cases have surged in a number of communities due to in ...
Jul 30, 2021