Tag Archives: Health
SHA to limit family presence in Lloydminster care facility
The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is alerting the public of an increase in COVID-19 cases in the Lloydminster area.In the statement, the SHA urged residents to follow public health measures and ...
Mar 16, 2021
Immunization available through Wednesday in North Battleford for 70+
North Battleford residents 70 years or older can now book an appointment for vaccination from now until Wednesday evening.The Saskatchewan Health Authority will take bookings from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p....
Mar 16, 2021
Health authority fires Quebec nurses accused of mocking Indigenous patient
MONTREAL - Two Quebec nurses accused of mocking an Indigenous patient at a public clinic northeast of Montreal have been fired, the regional health authority said Tuesday. The nurses allegedly referre...
Mar 16, 2021
Half of Canadians want first COVID-19 vaccine available: Poll
OTTAWA - A new poll suggests about half of Canadians are willing to get immunized against COVID-19 with the first vaccine they're offered, while one quarter would be willing to wait to get a shot they...
Mar 16, 2021
RM asked to address speed concerns on local grid
Tammy Dunn is tired of seeing vehicles fly by her house, disobeying the post speed limit, and fears an accident is waiting to happen.For the safety of her family, she's written a letter to the Rural M...
Mar 16, 2021
'Disaster waiting to happen': probe finds staff at Montreal nursing home not at fault
MONTREAL - A joint investigation by three professional orders into the high number of COVID-19-related deaths at a Montreal long-term care home says management was more to blame than employees. The re...
Mar 16, 2021
The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada
The latest developments in the COVID-19 pandemic in Canada on March 16, 2021 (all times eastern): 6:30 p.m. British Columbia is reporting 556 new cases of COVID-19 and no new deaths. A statement from ...
Mar 16, 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. Also, the federal government said...
Mar 16, 2021
NACI says Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine now recommended for use on seniors
OTTAWA - Canada's expert vaccine panel said Tuesday there is now enough "real-world evidence" to show the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 shot is both safe and effective for seniors. The decision from the...
Mar 16, 2021
A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Monday, March 15 2021
The latest numbers on COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada as of 10:30 p.m. ET on Monday March 15, 2021. In Canada, the provinces are reporting 124,640 new vaccinations administered for a total of 3,151,30...
Mar 15, 2021