Tag Archives: Health
‘We did nothing wrong’: Hawks call ‘double standard’ in new COVID-19 restrictions
The Nipawin Hawks knew an announcement regarding new provincial COVID-19 restrictions would come from the Government of Saskatchewan following their last practice.When Head Coach Doug Johnson got off ...
Nov 26, 2020
Provinces push Freeland to delay bump in CPP premiums in economic update
OTTAWA - Provincial finance ministers have quietly prodded Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland to pause planned increases in premiums workers and businesses pay into the Canada Pension Plan. The planne...
Nov 26, 2020
Health Canada expects first COVID-19 vaccine to be approved next month
OTTAWA - The first COVID-19 vaccine could be approved for use in Canada within two weeks, Health Canada's chief medical adviser said Thursday.The department's medicine review team is currently reviewi...
Nov 26, 2020
COVID-19 vaccines to roll out for priority groups in early 2021; Atlantic bubble pops
A top public health official said Thursday that priority groups in Canada should start receiving COVID-19 vaccine doses early next year as new restrictions for those entering New Brunswick effectively...
Nov 26, 2020
COVID-19 case at St. Brieux School
An individual at the St. Brieux School has tested positive for COVID-19 according to the Horizon School Division (HSD).Families from the school are being informed of the case and the division is worki...
Nov 26, 2020
The latest news on COVID 19 developments in Canada on Nov. 26, 2020
The latest news on COVID-19 in Canada (all times Eastern): 6:23 p.m. The Yukon government has announced a policy on mandatory masks in all indoor public spaces starting Dec. 1. The territory is report...
Nov 26, 2020
Vancouver council unanimously endorses drug decriminalization, seeks federal approval
VANCOUVER - Councillors in Vancouver have voted unanimously to ask the federal government to decriminalize possession of small amounts of illicit drugs. Mayor Kennedy Stewart put forward the motion ea...
Nov 26, 2020
New COVID restrictions: Prince Albert reacts
As the Government of Saskatchewan issues new restrictions as of Friday to try to stem the transmission of the COVID-19 virus, what do these measures mean for Prince Albert?Here's a look at some of the...
Nov 26, 2020
Fresh off majority government win, B.C.'s Horgan to introduce new NDP cabinet
VICTORIA - B.C. Premier John Horgan will announce his new cabinet today with the expectation that the pandemic will occupy the duties of many of his ministers. Horgan's cabinet unveiling comes after t...
Nov 25, 2020
‘This isn't forever’: Northeast church continues alternate services amid new restrictions
Places of worship will be affected by the Government of Saskatchewan's COVID-19 related health measures.By Friday, Nov. 27, all places of worship must reduce capacity to 30 people, including wedding, ...
Nov 25, 2020