Tag Archives: Health
International students navigate numerous barriers as they look to begin fall classes
VANCOUVER - A prospective student from Pakistan who will be enrolling in Vancouver's Simon Fraser University says she's "freaking out step-by-step" as she navigates hurdles to get her education, made ...
Jun 27, 2021
Province reports 61 new cases of COVID-19, 71 recoveries and one death
The Government of Saskatchewan has reported 61 new cases of COVID-19 and one new death.The new cases in northern Saskatchewan are located in the following zones: Far North West, 10; Far North East, on...
Jun 26, 2021
COVID-19 restrictions could still limit celebrations as Habs try to win Stanley Cup
Montrealers won't be the only ones to start celebrating next week as the Habs make a run for Canada's first Stanley Cup in 28 years. Fans and beer drinkers from across the country will be lifting thei...
Jun 26, 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...
Jun 26, 2021
Fully vaccinated against COVID-19? Here's five things health officials say you can do
OTTAWA - The Public Health Agency of Canada released guidelines Friday on what people can do if they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Chief public health officer Dr. Theresa Tam says people are ...
Jun 25, 2021
56 new COVID-19 cases, over 20,000 vaccines given in Saskatchewan
There are 56 new cases of COVID-19 to report in Saskatchewan on June 25, bringing the provincial total to 48,646 cases since the start of the pandemic. The new cases are located in the following zones...
Jun 25, 2021
Hugs, barbecues and small dinners: Advice released on what fully vaccinated can do
OTTAWA - Canadians who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 can hug each other, attend barbecues and have a small group of friends over for dinner without wearing a mask or staying apart, but might s...
Jun 25, 2021
NITHA Medical Health Officer concerned there may be undetected HIV transmission in northern communities
With National HIV Testing Day right around the corner, the Northern Inter-Tribal Health Authority (NITHA) Medical Health Officer Dr. Nnamdi Ndubuka explained the importance of HIV testing.He said it's...
Jun 25, 2021
B.C. doctor wants action to prevent children falling from windows
VANCOUVER - A pediatric neurosurgeon in British Columbia is urging caregivers to take steps to prevent children from falling from windows and balconies after two kids have died from their injuries so ...
Jun 25, 2021
Advocates say in-person support crucial for residential school survivors
Indigenous advocates in Canada are calling for more cultural and mental-health supports for residential school survivors as communities discover unmarked graves at former sites. Front-line organizatio...
Jun 25, 2021