Tag Archives: Health
The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada on Dec. 17, 2020
The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada (All times Eastern): 8:45 p.m. Yukon is tightening its COVID-19 restrictions, requiring patrons at bars and restaurants to provide contact informatio...
Dec 17, 2020
Advocates share fear of worsening overdose crisis in 2021, want national safe supply
VANCOUVER - With overdose deaths rising across Canada, advocates for drug users are calling for the implementation of a national safe supply program as part of an effort to save lives. Failing to do s...
Dec 17, 2020
As vulnerable youth face CERB clawbacks, Trudeau says Liberals looking over options
OTTAWA - Marie Christian recalls the confusion that reigned as the young people she works with tried to navigate government aid at the onset of the pandemic. The program director for Voices: Manitoba'...
Dec 17, 2020
Advocates share fear of worsening overdose crisis in 2021, want national safe supply
VANCOUVER - With overdose deaths rising across Canada, advocates for drug users are calling for the implementation of a national safe supply program as part of an effort to save lives. Failing to do s...
Dec 17, 2020
B.C. mom who gave birth in a coma due to COVID-19 awake, able to meet son
ABBOTSFORD, B.C. - A mother who gave birth while in a coma due to complications from COVID-19 is awake and has met her newborn son for the first time. Gillian McIntosh was given an emergency C-section...
Dec 16, 2020
Nate Starycki recovering from transplant surgery in Toronto
Jennifer and Dane Starycki knew they were in for a long battle for 12-year-old Nate's recovery, this month they're ready for the next phase of that journey.Following a phone call on November 27, they ...
Dec 16, 2020
Many tri-community businesses already operating under 50 per cent capacity
New public health measures starting tomorrow and rolling out until Christmas Day won't have a large effect on some tri-community businesses.larongeNOW reached out to several business owners who report...
Dec 16, 2020
No funds for provinces that don't agree to improve long-term care standards, PM hints
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is hinting that provinces that don't want to work with Ottawa to improve standards in long-term care homes won't get federal funding. In a year-end interview Wed...
Dec 16, 2020
'Feisty' Calgary infant gaining weight and alert after recovering from COVID-19
CALGARY - When five-day-old Nora Forrest was first hospitalized with COVID-19, her parents didn't know if she would survive. "We weren't sure that we're bringing her back home or we're going to bring ...
Dec 16, 2020
'Feisty' Calgary infant gaining weight and alert after recovering from COVID-19
CALGARY - When five-day-old Nora Forrest was first hospitalized with COVID-19, her parents didn't know if she would survive. "We weren't sure that we're bringing her back home or we're going to bring ...
Dec 16, 2020