Tag Archives: Health
Advocate says ArriveCAN app technology is not accessible for blind Canadians
OTTAWA - The federal government's new ArriveCAN travel app is inaccessible to some Canadians with disabilities, raising questions of fair treatment and practical border-crossing concerns. Robert Fento...
Jul 09, 2021
Quebec businesses want vaccine passport system to be simple, not a burden
MONTREAL - Business owners say they are happy Quebec's vaccine-passport system will allow them to operate during potential COVID-19 outbreaks, but they worry the health order will become burdensome an...
Jul 09, 2021
SHA says masks will still be required in hospitals, clinics after Sunday
Changes may be coming to COVID-19 protocols in Saskatchewan on Sunday, but things won't be changing in many Saskatchewan Health Authority facilities.The SHA announced Thursday that masking, screening ...
Jul 09, 2021
Better vaccine outreach to younger Canadians needed as first doses slow, says Tam
OTTAWA - Chief public health officer Dr. Theresa Tam says she is concerned that vaccination rates among younger Canadians aren't high enough as the rate of first-dose shots is slowing. "Now that the v...
Jul 09, 2021
Floats, horses, bands, but no spectators: Parade kicks off return of Calgary Stampede
CALGARY - The Calgary Stampede is back and kicked off Friday morning with the usual array of floats, bands, horses and dignitaries. But the first parade since the COVID-19 pandemic was missing one mai...
Jul 09, 2021
'We're one community': Melfort's MLA talks final COVID-19 restrictions lifting on Sunday
With Saskatchewan's final few COVID-19 restrictions lifting on July 11, Melfort's MLA says the excitement is high for Sunday."I don't know how many people have told me they're looking forward to the 1...
Jul 09, 2021
Canadian economy added 230,700 jobs in June
OTTAWA - The Canadian economy nearly recovered the jobs lost during third wave lockdowns as restrictions rolled back and businesses expanded their payrolls faster than expected in June. Statistics Can...
Jul 09, 2021
'We're ready to go': Calgary Stampede to kick off with enhanced safety measures
CALGARY - The rides are up, the stuffed animals are displayed at the games tables and concession booths are loaded with supplies. Forced by the pandemic to cancel last year for the first time in its h...
Jul 09, 2021
Sask. wedding industry prepares for restrictions lift
As of Sunday at midnight, all mandated COVID-19 related restrictions in Saskatchewan will come to an end, which affects people who have planning their weddings and the businesses that host and plan th...
Jul 08, 2021
City of Melfort adjusting as provincial COVID-19 restriction lift on Sunday
As Saskatchewan's COVID-19 restrictions are removed as of Sunday, July 11, the City of Melfort is adjusting accordingly.The city's director of Development, Planning, and Community Relations Brent Lutz...
Jul 08, 2021