Tag Archives: Health
'Celebrating with sadness': Muslims mark sombre Eid, some without health restrictions
EDMONTON - Haseeb Azhar says it felt odd hugging a Muslim co-worker and friend in Edmonton as he wished him a happy Eid. "Some people were hesitating ... it felt very weird," said the manager at a ste...
Jul 22, 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...
Jul 22, 2021
Yukon easing restrictions but some will remain until more people vaccinated: minister
WHITEHORSE - Rising vaccination rates and low numbers of infections mean several COVID-19 restrictions are expected to be lifted next month, the Yukon government says. Acting chief medical health offi...
Jul 21, 2021
Man found with stockpile of weapons, suffering from paranoia: court
A man found in possession of numerous guns, ammunition and materials that can be used to make explosives was suffering from paranoia according to evidence heard Wednesday morning at Prince Albert Prov...
Jul 21, 2021
Province sees 38 of 53 new cases reported in northern zones
The province is reporting another 53 new cases of COVID-19 in Saskatchewan on July 21, nearly half of which are being reported in the Far North West zone of the province.The 38 new cases in Northern S...
Jul 21, 2021
Quebec researchers propose new heat wave alert system in response to climate change
MONTREAL - Researchers in Quebec have developed a new warning system for heat waves that they say is more precise and better adapted to climate change. Quebec has had a heat-alert system in effect sin...
Jul 21, 2021
Despite Canada's easing, U.S. adds 30 days to travel restrictions at shared border
WASHINGTON - Canada's bilateral overtures to fully vaccinated American visitors went unrequited Wednesday as the Department of Homeland Security formally extended its travel restrictions at the Canada...
Jul 21, 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...
Jul 21, 2021
Sask. government working on vaccine passports
As people plan to get away from home for the first time in 16 months, it appears more vacations could require proof of COVID-19 vaccinations.A spokesperson from the Ministry of Health said the governm...
Jul 20, 2021
Province reports 22 new cases of COVID-19 with 19 reported in northern zones
The province reported another 22 new cases of COVID-19 in Saskatchewan today. With 42 recoveries also reported, this brings the provincial total to 49,472 cases; 48,655 total recoveries and 242 cases ...
Jul 20, 2021