Tag Archives: Health
'Shepherd ought to protect his flock:' Judge fines, releases jailed Alberta pastor
STONY PLAIN, Alta. - An Alberta pastor who was kept in jail for violating a bail condition to comply with COVID-19 health orders was to be freed Monday without conditions. James Coates of GraceLife Ch...
Mar 22, 2021
Cases of COVID-19 variants on the rise in Canada, fuelling concerns over third wave
The number of cases of variants of concern in the country is rising, Canada's chief public health officer said Monday as provinces ramped up their vaccination programs in the hopes of heading off a po...
Mar 22, 2021
Vaccine rollout set to shift into high gear with major surge in expected deliveries
OTTAWA, Ill. - Canada's COVID-19 vaccination drive is poised to shift into high gear this week as the federal public health agency prepares to take delivery of the largest number of doses since the la...
Mar 22, 2021
Several provinces begin offering COVID-19 vaccines to more groups
Several provinces are redoubling COVID-19 vaccination efforts today, offering shots to broader swaths of the population.Ontario has lowered the age threshold for those who can book vaccines through th...
Mar 22, 2021
Vaccine rollout set to shift into high gear with major surge in expected deliveries
OTTAWA, ON. - Canada's COVID-19 vaccination drive is poised to shift into high gear this week as the federal public health agency prepares to take delivery of the largest number of doses since the lau...
Mar 22, 2021
Federal NDP calls on government to eliminate for-profit long-term care
OTTAWA - New Democrats are seeking the support of the House of Commons in calling on the Liberal government to eliminate for-profit long-term care. The NDP tabled a motion Monday that calls on the gov...
Mar 22, 2021
Vaccine rollout set to shift into high gear with major surge in expected deliveries
OTTAWA, Ill. - Canada's COVID-19 vaccination drive is poised to shift into high gear this week as the federal public health agency prepares to take delivery of the largest number of doses since the la...
Mar 22, 2021
Fewer COVID-19 cases in people 80 and up, Tam says as vaccine programs expand
The COVID-19 vaccine rollout has resulted in a drop in the number of infections in people over the age of 80, Canada's chief public health officer said Sunday as several provinces prepared to further ...
Mar 21, 2021
Families push for memorial to recognize police officers who died by suicide
TORONTO - Five years ago, Dilnaz Garda stood frozen in place at a procession line at her brother's funeral. His colleagues, Toronto police officers, walked up to her one-by-one. "I'm in my own living ...
Mar 21, 2021
B.C.'s northern spotted owl breeding facility welcomes disabled California relative
LANGLEY, BRITISH COLUMBIA, B.C. - A northern spotted owl found injured near San Francisco has arrived at a British Columbia breeding facility where the adult male is expected to find a mate and potent...
Mar 21, 2021