Tag Archives: Health
Business, labour groups clash at Senate committee over $15 federal minimum wage
OTTAWA - The head of the country's largest private-sector union says Parliament should raise the federal minimum wage to $15 per hour, and possibly put future increases into the hands of an independen...
May 14, 2021
Kenney distances himself from caucus vote to turf dissidents with 'personal agendas'
EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says he kept his distance in a debate over the fate of two outspoken backbenchers but believes his United Conservative caucus made the right decision to expel t...
May 14, 2021
Fewer flights land in Canada with COVID-19 since ban on planes from India, Pakistan
OTTAWA - The number of planes landing in Canada carrying passengers with COVID-19 was cut by more than half in the two weeks after the federal government barred incoming flights from India and Pakista...
May 14, 2021
'It's inhuman': Quebec coroner hears from Joyce Echaquan's family on Day 2 of inquest
MONTREAL - The brother of an Indigenous woman subjected to insults as she lay dying in a Quebec hospital testified Friday he was shocked at her condition when he visited the medical facility last Sept...
May 14, 2021
A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Friday, May 14, 2021
The latest numbers on COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada as of 4:00 a.m. ET on Friday, May 14, 2021. In Canada, the provinces are reporting 334,975 new vaccinations administered for a total of 17,239,587...
May 13, 2021
The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Friday, May 14, 2021
The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 4:00 a.m. ET on Friday, May 14, 2021. There are 1,312,408 confirmed cases in Canada. _ Canada: 1,312,408 confirmed cases (75,475 active, ...
May 13, 2021
New dates added for Prince Albert and Battleford vaccine drive-thrus
The Saskatchewan Health Authority has added more dates to vaccine drive-thru locations in North Battleford and Prince Albert.The drive-thru in North Battleford at 391 Yellowhead Highway No. 16 will be...
May 13, 2021
Meadow Lake man competing for second appearance in Saskatchewan Firefighters Calendar
Local Meadow Lake volunteer firefighter Lyndon Shryko is making a run at earning a second appearance in the Saskatchewan Firefighters Calendar.Shryko explained he enjoys having the opportunity to be a...
May 13, 2021
Major upgrades planned for Shellbrook's Centennial Park
The Town of Shellbrook and the Shellbrook Kinettes have teamed up for a unique project that will see Centennial Park receive a major upgrade.In addition to the installation of a nine hole disc golf co...
May 13, 2021
Pharmacies trying to fill vaccine appointments
Pharmacies in the Battlefords are trying to get more residents to book vaccination appointments.battlefordsNOW has learned that multiple pharmacies are running out of time to use up their current supp...
May 13, 2021