Tag Archives: Health
Adult recreational hockey awaits end of COVID-related suspension in P.A. area
Adult recreational hockey activities in Prince Albert and area have been suspended to prevent the ongoing spread of COVID-19.The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) suspended the activities as of Nov....
Nov 18, 2020
Canada's cybersecurity agency warns of online threats that exploit COVID-19 fears
OTTAWA - A federal agency that monitors brewing online threats warns of fraudsters dangling COVID-19-related content to fool victims into clicking on malicious links and attachments. Online tricksters...
Nov 18, 2020
Local leaders prepare for future changes from province
As residents gear up for the heart of the winter season, local leaders prepare for more direction on how to tackle challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.The Government of Saskatchewan amended...
Nov 18, 2020
Capacity 'stretched' as Nunavut deals with rising COVID-19 cases: top doctor
IQALUIT, Nunavut - Nunavut's chief public health officer says capacity to deal with an outbreak of COVID-19 is "stretched," which is why the government has shut down the territory for two weeks to try...
Nov 18, 2020
Canada-U. S. border closure extended 30 days as American COVID-19 cases rise: source
OTTAWA - The Canada-U. S. border is set to remain closed well into December. A federal source speaking on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to comment publicly confirmed the ...
Nov 18, 2020
Vancouver mayor moves to decriminalize simple possession of illicit drugs
Vancouver Mayor Kennedy Stewart says he's preparing to table a motion that would see city council vote on the decriminalization of simple possession of illicit drugs. "Personal possession and use of d...
Nov 18, 2020
P.A. bodybuilder stands above the rest
Prince Albert's Kyla Baun says the feeling of looking out at the judges and crowd last weekend in Calgary was one of pure happiness.The 33-year-old finished first in her division at the "Alberta Summe...
Nov 18, 2020
Security, health experts to lead review of pandemic warning system
OTTAWA - A former national security adviser will lead a probe of whether Canada's pandemic warning system failed just before COVID-19 struck, Health Minister Patty Hajdu said Wednesday. Margaret Blood...
Nov 18, 2020
The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada for Nov. 18, 2020
The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada (all times Eastern): 6:10 p.m. British Columbia officials say the second wave is putting a strain on the province's health-care system. Health offici...
Nov 18, 2020
Visitor limitations in place for Melfort Hospital
The Saskatchewan Health Authority is putting in some visitor restrictions at the Melfort Hospital due to increased COVID-19 activity in the community.Effective immediately, family presence and visitat...
Nov 18, 2020