Tag Archives: Health
Yukon asks for federal help as territory battles widespread transmission of COVID-19
WHITEHORSE - Yukon's chief public health officer paused and fought back tears as he urged residents to follow COVID-19 public health orders to help fight widespread community transmission that has pus...
Jun 30, 2021
COVID-19 outbreak declaration for Hatchet Lake Dene Nation
Northern Inter-Tribal Health Authority (NITHA) public health officials have declared an outbreak of coronavirus in the community of Hatchet Lake Dene Nation, about 500 kilometres north of La Ronge. Th...
Jun 30, 2021
Prince Albert woman goes extra length to help friend in need
Prince Albert's Janine Robin says she was shocked when she learned last month a close friend and co-worker at Pine Grove Correctional Centre had been diagnosed with colon cancer.That was the reason wh...
Jun 30, 2021
Quebec's Public Health Department will not allow more fans at the Bell Centre
MONTREAL - The Montreal Canadiens say Quebec's Public Health Department will not allow more than 3,500 fans at the Bell Centre for the team's upcoming home games for the Stanley Cup final. The team's ...
Jun 30, 2021
The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada on Wednesday, June 30, 2021
The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada (all times eastern): 3:50 p.m. Saskatchewan is reporting 31 new cases of COVID-19 today, and no new deaths. Sixty more people have recovered, leaving...
Jun 30, 2021
B.C. premier says 'extraordinary results' mean most restrictions being lifted
VICTORIA - British Columbia will move toward a return to normal life on Canada Day as the province removes most COVID-19 restrictions and allows outdoor gatherings of up to 5,000 people. Premier John ...
Jun 29, 2021
52 new COVID-19 cases reported, two new deaths
There are 52 new cases of COVID-19 to report in Saskatchewan on Tuesday, bringing the provincial total to 48,823 cases. And as the government urged the public to get both jabs there was another all to...
Jun 29, 2021
Third wave would have killed more people in Canada without vaccines: Tam
OTTAWA - Canada's chief public health officer says without vaccines the third wave of COVID-19 in Canada would have been much deadlier. Dr. Theresa Tam said Tuesday as vaccines began to roll out she w...
Jun 29, 2021
Montreal Canadiens ask Quebec government to increase arena capacity to 50 per cent
MONTREAL - The Montreal Canadiens say they've asked the province for permission to allow 10,500 fans to attend upcoming playoff games in Montreal, up from 3,500. France Margaret Blanger, the hockey te...
Jun 29, 2021
Three Schools in SRPSD with Covid cases
Individuals have tested positive for COVID-19 in three different schools.On Monday evening, Saskatchewan Rivers Public School Division advised the public of the latest cases. Carlton Comprehensive Pub...
Jun 29, 2021