Tag Archives: Health
Nunavut to ease restrictions in some Baffin communities; Iqaluit outbreak ongoing
IQALUIT - Nunavut's chief public health officer says it's safe to ease COVID-19 restrictions in communities in the Baffin region, except for Iqaluit and Kinngait where there are active cases. Dr. Mich...
May 21, 2021
Canada's COVID-19 vaccine efforts doubled over five weeks as daily cases drop
Canada's COVID-19 vaccine rollout continues to soar while daily cases decline, but as Canadians head into the Victoria Day long weekend, the country's deputy chief medical officer is urging caution. W...
May 21, 2021
Let them splash: Ontario reverses course, allows splash pads to open this weekend
OTTAWA - Ontarians looking for respite from the heat will be able to cool off at a splash pad after all. The province says they can open starting Saturday along with golf courses under its staged plan...
May 21, 2021
U.S. cruise law puts B.C. economic impacts at risk: Harbour authority
VANCOUVER - When the U.S. House of Representatives swiftly passed legislation amending a historical law that some say could have severe consequences for British Columbia's port communities, it came as...
May 21, 2021
A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Friday, May 21, 2021
The latest numbers on COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada as of 4:00 a.m. ET on Friday, May 21, 2021. In Canada, the provinces are reporting 396,687 new vaccinations administered for a total of 19,840,991...
May 20, 2021
The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Friday, May 21, 2021
The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 4:00 a.m. ET on Friday, May 21, 2021. There are 1,347,445 confirmed cases in Canada. _ Canada: 1,347,445 confirmed cases (59,968 active, ...
May 20, 2021
COVID case identified at WP Sandin, students move to remote learning for next week
The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is reporting another case of COVID-19 within the Saskatchewan Rivers Public School Division (SRPSD).The case is in WP Sandin Public High School in Shellbrook an...
May 20, 2021
James Smith Health Clinic goes door-to-door with vaccines
The James Smith Cree Nation was having difficulties getting its membership vaccinated. So, the pandemic committee, made up of health officials, Chiefs, and council, decided to try a different approach...
May 20, 2021
Willow Creek Community Garden receiving financial assistance with senior’s lodge project
The Willow Creek Community Garden (WCCG) has received a $5,000 grant from the Meadow Lake Park and Recreation Board. The funding is being used to cover the costs of a project designed to bring garden ...
May 20, 2021
General overseeing vaccination campaign urges military, society to be better
OTTAWA - The military officer tapped to manage Canada's COVID-19 vaccination campaign used her first public appearance in her new role to call on the military - and Canadians, in general - to strive t...
May 20, 2021