Tag Archives: Health
Rising COVID-19 cases in Ontario, Quebec spark renewed concerns over hospital strain
Authorities in several provinces expressed concern on Monday that the recent rise in COVID-19 cases was putting renewed strain on the health-care system, as Quebec and Ontario brought in new restricti...
Apr 05, 2021
The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada for Monday, April 5, 2021
The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada (all times eastern): 7:45 p.m. An Alberta energy company says three positives cases of the Brazilian COVID-19 variant have been linked to its employe...
Apr 05, 2021
Survey shows seniors happier with COVID-19 vaccine rollout in Quebec than in Ontario
OTTAWA - A new survey suggests seniors in Quebec are much happier about their province's vaccine rollout than their neighbours are about how things are going in Ontario. The survey by Leger and the As...
Apr 05, 2021
COVID case at Shellbrook Elementary School
The Saskatchewan Health Authority has confirmed a case of COVID in an individual at Shellbrook Elementary School. According to the Saskatchewan Rivers Public School Division (SRPSD) one classroom of G...
Apr 05, 2021
Keep your guard up, Tam urges Canadians as COVID-19 disrupts Easter for second year
Canada's chief public health officer urged everyone to keep their guards up amid a surge in more contagious variants of COVID-19, as the pandemic disrupted Easter celebrations for a second Canadians n...
Apr 04, 2021
COVID-19 vaccine drive-thru clinic continues in Battleford
Battlefords area residents aged 55 and older have an opportunity to receive their COVID-19 vaccine at a drive-thru clinic that started Saturday.Those eligible for the shot can visit the site at 391 Ye...
Apr 04, 2021
Canada's total COVID-19 case count surpasses one million
Canada soared past its one millionth diagnosis of COVID-19 on Saturday, reaching the grim milestone the same day it administered its six millionth dose of vaccine to protect against the virus. British...
Apr 03, 2021
Health Canada recalls masks containing graphene as it assesses risks to people
Health Canada has issued a recall on disposable masks containing a material made of tiny particles it says could pose a danger if inhaled. The agency is advising people not to wear masks with graphene...
Apr 03, 2021
'Caring for others:' Mosque, synagogue advise Alberta church to follow COVID-19 rules
EDMONTON - Leaders with a mosque and a synagogue in Edmonton have a message for an area Christian church that has been routinely holding services that violate COVID-19 restrictions. While they sympath...
Apr 03, 2021
Officials seek to convince skeptical public of vaccine safety
OTTAWA - Canada's deputy chief public health officer wouldn't hesitate to roll up his sleeve if the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine were offered to him tomorrow, he said this week. Dr. Howard Njoo, along w...
Apr 03, 2021