Tag Archives: Health
Province says phase one of vaccine plan complete as of today
The Saskatchewan government has announced the completion of phase one of the provincial vaccine delivery plan as of April 22.Phase one priority vaccinations, according to the Saskatchewan government, ...
Apr 22, 2021
Canada to suspend flights from India and Pakistan for 30 days
OTTAWA - The federal government is suspending incoming passenger flights from India and Pakistan for the next month as cases of COVID-19 surge in both countries. "Effective 11:30 p.m. Eastern time ton...
Apr 22, 2021
Police encourage public not to participate in anti-mask rallies
Prince Albert's Police Chief Jon Bergen is warning future participants of rallies in the city, that breach provincial health protocols, will be subject to an investigation which could lead to charges....
Apr 22, 2021
Health Canada proposes new restrictions on talc in some personal care products
OTTAWA - Health Canada is proposing expanded restrictions on the use of talc in some cosmetic and personal cleansing products due to the possibility of lung damage and cancer risk. The new restriction...
Apr 22, 2021
Waste not, want not: Montana tribe provides COVID-19 vaccinations at border crossing
CARWAY, Alta. - A long line of cars was backed up at the Carway border crossing in southern Alberta this week as First Nations members and others took advantage of free COVID-19 vaccinations from the ...
Apr 22, 2021
COVID case at Carlton High School
Public Health officials have notified the Saskatchewan Rivers Public School Division (SRPSD) about an individual(s) testing positive for COVID-19 at Carton Comprehensive Public High School. In a media...
Apr 22, 2021
Canada bans flights from India and Pakistan for 30 days; Ford sorry for health orders
Canada will ban all flights from India and Pakistan for 30 days after pressure from provincial leaders who are making tough decisions to tackle surging COVID-19 variant cases at home.Federal Health Mi...
Apr 22, 2021
Expert says Saskatchewan should consider more targeted vaccine plan as variants surge
SASKATOON - Nazeem Muhajarine says he feels a sense of relief after receiving his first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine last week at a centre in Saskatoon."It was just so well-organized and run. I felt com...
Apr 22, 2021
COVID-19: Montreal newspaper blasted for front-page photo of Trudeau in India
MONTREAL - The Journal de Montreal newspaper is being criticized for running a photo from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's 2018 trip to India on its front page today to accompany a COVID-19 story. Trud...
Apr 22, 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 22, 2021