Tag Archives: Health
Commons must decide whether to accept, reject Senate amendments to MAID bill
OTTAWA - A power struggle between the elected House of Commons and the appointed Senate could erupt this week over the emotional issue of medical assistance in dying. Senators have already approved fi...
Feb 14, 2021
A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Feb. 13, 2021
The latest numbers on COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada as of 9 p.m. ET on Saturday Feb. 13, 2021. In Canada, the provinces are reporting 31,403 new vaccinations administered for a total of 1,252,942 do...
Feb 13, 2021
Contagious variant of COVID-19 now identified in all 10 provinces as P.E.I. logs case
A contagious variant of COVID-19 has now made its way to all 10 provinces in Canada, officials announced Saturday as the nation's top doctor warned yet again of the dangers of lifting public health re...
Feb 13, 2021
Canada's top doctors warn escalating COVID-19 variant spread threatens third wave
OTTAWA - Canada's top doctors say COVID-19 infections appear to be on a downward trend but worrisome variants are posing an increasing threat to containing the pandemic.Chief Public Health Officer The...
Feb 13, 2021
A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Friday, Feb. 12, 2021
The latest numbers on COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada as of 10:30 p.m. ET on Friday, Feb. 12, 2021.In Canada, the provinces are reporting 35,449 new vaccinations administered for a total of 1,221,539 ...
Feb 12, 2021
The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Friday, Feb. 12, 2021
The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 7:30 p.m. ET on Friday, Feb. 12, 2021.There are 820,306 confirmed cases in Canada._ Canada: 820,306 confirmed cases (36,944 active, 762,2...
Feb 12, 2021
Humboldt mayor voices concerns about homelessness in city
The mayor of Humboldt is voicing his concerns about homelessness in the city, especially with the current cold spell.Michael Behiel said his concern grew more in recent days after reading a story abou...
Feb 12, 2021
Stricter border controls for travellers to begin Feb. 22
OTTAWA - Tighter border controls will come into effect Feb. 22, the prime minister said Friday, not to punish travellers but to try to keep everyone safe. Forcing most who land at airports into a mand...
Feb 12, 2021
Stay close to home this Family Day weekend, province says
The province recorded 525 vaccinations in the province's northern zones yesterday, bringing the total amount administered to 46,788.A total of 101 per cent of the doses received have been administered...
Feb 12, 2021
Biden's first priority for vaccines is getting shots into American arms: White House
WASHINGTON - The White House is making no apologies for prioritizing Americans in its effort to distribute COVID-19 vaccines. When it comes to the pandemic, job 1 for President Joe Biden is to make su...
Feb 12, 2021