Tag Archives: Health
Advocates call for COVID-19 vaccination plan for migrant and undocumented workers
TORONTO - Migrant and undocumented workers must have access to the COVID-19 vaccine as part of Canada's immunization effort, advocates said Wednesday, calling on all levels of government to ensure the...
Feb 24, 2021
Canada heralds first COVAX vaccine in Africa; NDP criticizes Canada for using program
OTTAWA - International Development Minister Karina Gould says the first injection of a COVID-19 vaccine in Ghana is a significant milestone for a new global vaccine-sharing program created to bring do...
Feb 24, 2021
56 new cases of COVID-19, 158 recoveries and three deaths reported
The Saskatchewan government reported only 56 new cases of COVID-19 on Feb. 24, as well as three deaths and 158 recoveries. This is the lowest daily cases count since 36 cases were reported on Nov. 4Da...
Feb 24, 2021
From hockey rinks to Canada's Wonderland, notable sites become vaccine clinics
From hockey arenas to Montreal's Olympic Stadium, sites across Canada that are usually dedicated to sports, business or entertainment are being repurposed to serve the goal of mass vaccination. As pro...
Feb 24, 2021
Presidential envoy John Kerry, Canada's Wilkinson discuss shared climate priorities
WASHINGTON - The spirit of cross-border co-operation is lingering as Canada's environment minister talks climate change priorities with presidential envoy John Kerry. Jonathan Wilkinson says he expect...
Feb 24, 2021
Seniors now able to book COVID-19 shots in two provinces, with more on the way
Tens of thousands of seniors in the Prairies secured appointments to receive COVID-19 vaccines Wednesday as officials in the two provinces hardest hit by the pandemic laid out their own plans for inoc...
Feb 24, 2021
NDP will not trigger election as long as pandemic continues: Singh
OTTAWA - New Democrat Leader Jagmeet Singh says he will not trigger an election as long as the COVID-19 pandemic persists, relieving some pressure on Liberals concerned about cooking up a budget palat...
Feb 24, 2021
Feds need plan to vaccinate urban Indigenous, says head of Friendship Centres group
OTTAWA - The head of the National Association of Friendship Centres says Ottawa should have a cohesive COVID-19 vaccine rollout plan for Indigenous people, including in urban areas. Executive director...
Feb 24, 2021
Premier asks for patience during vaccine rollout
Premier Scott Moe urged patience Wednesday for Saskatchewan residents categorized as Phase 1 recipients of the COVID-19 vaccine who have yet to hear when they will receive their shots.Moe said the sil...
Feb 24, 2021
Some travellers from Toronto Pearson International Airport violating Quarantine Act
Several international travellers arriving at Toronto's Pearson International Airport have refused to comply with a new rule requiring a three-day hotel quarantine, local police said Wednesday. Peel Re...
Feb 24, 2021