Tag Archives: Health
Liberals propose federal criminal reforms aimed at systemic racism in justice system
OTTAWA - The Trudeau government is moving to repeal mandatory minimum penalties for drug offences and some gun-related crimes, saying they do not make Canadians safer and unfairly affect Indigenous an...
Feb 18, 2021
Local electrician shares story for mental health awareness
As people across Saskatchewan have struggled with their mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic, one woman is hoping her story will help others reach out.A journeyman electrician for 13 years, Lian...
Feb 18, 2021
Quebec to compensate movie theatres for lost snack revenue after 'Popcorngate'
MONTREAL - The Quebec government will compensate movie theatre owners for lost concession stand revenue, Premier Francois Legault said Thursday, following a disagreement that he dubbed "Popcorngate." ...
Feb 18, 2021
Canada looking at evidence COVID-19 vaccines almost as effective after just one dose
OTTAWA - There is compelling evidence that a single dose of COVID-19 vaccines may provide almost as much protection as giving two doses, Canada's deputy chief public health officer said Thursday. Dr. ...
Feb 18, 2021
Here are five projects by companies tackling COVID-19 to watch in Canada
VANCOUVER - It's been a little more than a year since scientists and biotech companies around the world pivoted to understanding, treating and preventing COVID-19. Here are five projects to watch led ...
Feb 18, 2021
Canada home to health research successes, but needs culture shift: expert
VANCOUVER - Canada is home to significant scientific expertise and research tackling COVID-19, though one expert says long-standing hurdles make it difficult for the country to punch above its weight ...
Feb 18, 2021
A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021
The latest numbers on COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada as of 10:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021. In Canada, the provinces are reporting 22,252 new vaccinations administered for a total of 1,329,...
Feb 17, 2021
What'sHappeningNOW Feb. 17, 2021
Reporter Alison Sandstrom talks about a Prince Albert respiratory therapist reflecting on his experience working in ICU during the current pandemic.
Feb 17, 2021
The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021
The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 7:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021. There are 834,182 confirmed cases in Canada. _ Canada: 834,182 confirmed cases (32,986 active, ...
Feb 17, 2021
'This virus has no rules:' P.A. respiratory therapist talks about experience working in ICU during pandemic
A respiratory therapist at the Victoria Hospital in Prince Albert says COVID-19 is unlike any disease he's encountered over three decades of practice.Marvin Nicklas, one of six respiratory therapists ...
Feb 17, 2021