Tag Archives: Health
Senate wrangling over co-chair holds up parliamentary review of assisted dying law
OTTAWA - Wrangling in the Senate over who will co-chair a special joint committee is holding up the start of a long-awaited, legally required, parliamentary review of Canada's assisted dying regime. T...
Apr 27, 2021
Who have provinces pegged to receive COVID-19 vaccines in the coming weeks?
As COVID-19 vaccine supplies ramp up across the country, most provinces and territories have released details of who can expect to receive a shot in the coming weeks. The military commander handling l...
Apr 27, 2021
A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Monday. April 26, 2021
The latest numbers on COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada as of 10:30 p.m. ET on Monday April 26, 2021. In Canada, the provinces are reporting 263,044 new vaccinations administered for a total of 12,307,7...
Apr 26, 2021
The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Monday, April 26, 2021
The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 9:30 p.m. ET on Monday April 26, 2021. There are 1,187,918 confirmed cases in Canada. Canada: 1,187,918 confirmed cases (85,178 active, 1...
Apr 26, 2021
Saskatchewan health minister says large rallies ‘have to stop’
In the wake of at least three so-called "freedom rallies" this past weekend, Saskatchewan's health minister isn't holding back his distaste."These gatherings are ridiculous. They have to stop. I under...
Apr 26, 2021
Moe, Merriman decline ICU invitation again
Saskatchewan's premier and health minister are brushing off another invitation, extended through the opposition leader, to tour the intensive care unit at the Regina General Hospital.In Question Perio...
Apr 26, 2021
Drive-thru immunization clinics operating next two days in the Battlefords, Lloydminster
Availability for 44 year-old residents and older at the drive-thru immunization clinics in the Battlefords and Lloydminster continues today and tomorrow.The Border City's Exhibition Grounds location a...
Apr 26, 2021
COVID-19 case total reaches 40,000 as province reports 245 new cases
The provincial total has now reached 40,177 cases, including 37,163 total recoveries and 2,538 cases considered active.The province has reported 245 new cases and 221 recoveries today with one new dea...
Apr 26, 2021
Health officials warn of Hantavirus during spring cleaning
It’s a rare illness, but a potentially fatal one. As the weather warms up, the Ministry of Health is issuing a reminder to take precautions against Hantavirus. Exposure usually happens when clea...
Apr 26, 2021
Military to provide medical personnel to help Ontario
OTTAWA - The federal government is deploying military medical personnel to help Ontario's beleaguered health-care system with a deadly third wave of COVID-19. The government said Monday Ottawa has app...
Apr 26, 2021