Tag Archives: Health
Ex-MP says no 'backroom' dealings involved in subcontract for 10,000 ventilators
OTTAWA - A former Liberal MP whose medical company was subcontracted as part of a $237-million ventilator deal with the federal government says no "backroom" business factored into the agreement.Frank...
Dec 04, 2020
Province records 55th death, 283 new COVID-19 cases
One resident in the South zone, who tested positive for COVID-19, has died. A total of 55 people have died from the virus in Saskatchewan, 15 of which were within the last eight days.The latest indivi...
Dec 04, 2020
Age, income among top factors affecting well-being during pandemic, B.C. survey shows
VANCOUVER - A survey on people's experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic in British Columbia shows the most important areas that must be addressed relate to health and social inequities, says the dep...
Dec 04, 2020
Moderna COVID vaccine best for Nunavut because of storage, shipping: top doctor
IQALUIT, Nunavut - Nunavut is looking to get the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine once it is available in Canada. The territory's chief public health officer, Dr. Michael Patterson, says Moderna's vaccine is ...
Dec 04, 2020
Saskatchewan’s latest drug overdose death numbers surpass 300, nearly double record set in 2018
Forget about breaking Saskatchewan's record for overdose deaths set in 2018; we're now nearing doubling it.New numbers from Jan. 1 through Tuesday indicate that Saskatchewan is on pace to double its r...
Dec 04, 2020
Cypress County reminds of barn fire safety
CYPRESS COUNTY, AB – The Cypress County Fire Department has some reminders when it comes to barn fire safety this time of year. Deputy Fire Chief John McBain says they responded to one barn fire...
Dec 04, 2020
Canada orders more COVID vaccines, refines advice on first doses as cases reach 400K
OTTAWA - Surging COVID-19 infections pushed Canada over 400,000 cases Friday, as federal officials announced a bigger order of prospective vaccines and released refined guidelines on who should be fir...
Dec 04, 2020
'No lawyer is good for me:' Accused in Alberta doctor slaying to represent himself
RED DEER, Alta. - A man accused of killing a family doctor at a medical clinic in central Alberta has pleaded not guilty and insisting on representing himself at trial. Deng Mabiour, 54, is charged wi...
Dec 04, 2020
COVID case at Wesmor Public High School
The Saskatchewan Health Authority has identified a positive COVID-19 case in an individual in Wesmor Public High School.In an email, the Saskatchewan Rivers Public School Division said it was informed...
Dec 04, 2020
'My only wish:' Children asking pet charity to help their furry friends at Christmas
CALGARY - One child asks for a coat for her dog in case her family gets evicted. Another girl hopes Santa can bring her pet medication he needs. Another wishes for enough dog food. A charity that prov...
Dec 04, 2020