Tag Archives: Health
146 new cases of COVID-19 in the province as total cases exceed 27,000
There are 146 new cases of COVID-19 to report in Saskatchewan as of Feb. 18, bringing the provincial total to 27,099 cases. Recoveries since the beginning of the pandemic are now at 25,221 with 1,516 ...
Feb 18, 2021
No ordinary drive-thru: staff weather the cold at P.A. COVID-19 testing site
After being closed for 10 days due to dangerously cold temperatures, staff at Prince Albert's drive-thru COVID-19 testing site are back in action this week - and the weather isn't exactly tropical.In ...
Feb 18, 2021
‘Cocoon them from COVID,’ Dr. Shahab says until vaccinations happen
In the last four days, Saskatchewan has reported fewer than 200 new daily cases of COVID-19.It's a mark that hasn't been seen in a while but the province's chief medical officer of health continues to...
Feb 18, 2021
Cost of mandatory quarantine for newly arrived refugees to be covered by government
OTTAWA - Newly arriving refugees will have the cost of their mandatory hotel quarantines and COVID-19 tests covered by the federal government. Word the cost will be removed from the shoulders of priva...
Feb 18, 2021
Single vaccine jab appears highly effective against COVID-19, experts say
A single jab of COVID-19 vaccine appears to be highly effective, which could allow better use of scarce supplies and see more people immunized, federal and Quebec health officials said Thursday. Healt...
Feb 18, 2021
Labour groups ask Liberals to extend pandemic benefits as workers set to max out aid
OTTAWA - It has been 11 months since Christine Ilott lost her job in live theatre when the pandemic forced closures in the entertainment industry. The Toronto-area woman has unsuccessfully hunted for ...
Feb 18, 2021
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