Tag Archives: Health
Spike in COVID-19 cases in B.C. prompts new restrictions to 'safe six'
VICTORIA - British Columbia's top doctor is limiting the size of gatherings in private homes as COVID-19 infections rise, particularly in the province's Lower Mainland. Dr. Bonnie Henry says gathering...
Oct 26, 2020
Most Canadians don't want federal election until at least 2022, new poll suggests
OTTAWA - A new poll suggests most Canadians don't want a federal election during the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic - or even next year. The results suggest 47 per cent of respondents want the n...
Oct 26, 2020
54 new cases of COVID-19, North Central reports another 15
There are 54 new cases of COVID-19 and 23 more recoveries in Saskatchewan.The new cases are located in the Far North West (two), Far North East (two), North West (two), North Central (15), North East ...
Oct 26, 2020
Canada women's security envoy sees rising authoritarian control during COVID-19
OTTAWA - Authoritarian leaders are using COVID-19 to roll back the rights of women and LGBTQ2 people, says Canada's new ambassador for women, peace and security. Jacqueline O'Neill said she is seeing ...
Oct 26, 2020
More possible COVID-19 exposures in Sask. communities including Prince Albert
The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is advising residents of possible COVID-19 exposures in businesses in multiple communities including Prince Albert, Shellbrook and Lloydminster.Public Health of...
Oct 26, 2020
In pushing to amend conversion therapy bill, Tories seek to bridge caucus divide
OTTAWA - Conservatives will seek to amend a Liberal bill that would criminalize forcing people to undergo therapy to change their sexuality or gender. In signalling their intention on Monday to ...
Oct 26, 2020
PM says budget update won't have fiscal anchor, suggests one coming after crisis over
OTTAWA - The government's promised update on the health of its finances won't have a specific anchor to guide decisions and keep spending from spiralling out of control, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau ...
Oct 26, 2020
Toronto company's new app aims to help U.S. voters assess polling station conditions
WASHINGTON, Wash. - Voters in the United States are shattering turnout records despite long lineups, fear of civil unrest and the dangers of COVID-19 - and a Canadian company is doing its part to prot...
Oct 26, 2020
UPDATED: Alberta health-care workers hold wildcat strike at locations across the province
EDMONTON, AB. -- The Alberta Union of Provincial Employees says front-line hospital workers have walked off the job this morning, October 26, in locations across the province.Guy Smith, president of t...
Oct 26, 2020
One positive case of COVID-19, one under investigation at Ecole St. Mary High School
The Prince Albert Catholic School Division is notifying the public an individual at Ecole St. Mary High School has tested positive for COVID-19, and another is under investigation.The case being inves...
Oct 26, 2020