Tag Archives: Health
Troops ordered to keep guard up to protect military from COVID-19 resurgence
OTTAWA - Top defence officials have ordered Canadian troops to keep up their guard against COVID-19 while painting a gloomy picture of how the pandemic could affect the military and country for the ne...
Oct 20, 2020
Deal reached between Drifters and Kikinahk to house homeless starting next month
A deal has been reached between La Ronge's Kikinahk Friendship Centre and Drifters Motel to house those who are homeless overnight during the winter. "This week I will be putting an ad out for staff,"...
Oct 20, 2020
Province records 44 new COVID-19 cases, working to determine sources of transmission
The province has recorded 44 new cases of COVID-19, and 14 recoveries. The provincial total is now at 2,439 cases. The new cases are located in the Far North West (two), Far North East (one), North We...
Oct 20, 2020
Fake news creates serious issues for battling pandemic, chief public health doc says
OTTAWA - Canada's chief public health doctor is worried about the amount of false information being floated about the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Theresa Tam says when false information is spread - either ...
Oct 20, 2020
Quebec's public health director says he has a driver and bodyguard because of threats
Quebec's director of public health revealed Tuesday he has a driver and bodyguard to protect him against threats from people upset with his pandemic-related health orders. Dr. Horacio Arruda tol...
Oct 20, 2020
Jordan Peterson says he's back in Toronto after 'grueling' health battle
TORONTO - Author and psychologist Jordan Peterson says he's back in Toronto and eager for "something resembling a normal life" after spending much of the past year in and out of hospitals around the w...
Oct 20, 2020
More possible COVID-19 exposures in Saskatchewan communities
The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is alerting residents of possible COVID-19 exposures at businesses across the province.BeauvalOct. 17Amy's Bar and Motel, Beauval Forks, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.Oct. 1...
Oct 20, 2020
Three more PAPS officers test positive for COVID-19
Three additional officers from the Prince Albert Police Service (PAPS) have tested positive for COVID-19. The service was notified of the positive tests over the weekend and yesterday. The new positiv...
Oct 20, 2020
Trudeau hands out advice on Halloween, saying 'sacrifice' necessary for many
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is urging Canadians to stick to local health guidelines when considering how to celebrate Halloween next week. The question of how to handle the spooky evening i...
Oct 20, 2020
The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada
The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada (all times Eastern): 7:30 p.m. Health officials in B.C. are reporting new outbreaks at three long-term care facilities and 167 more new cases of COVI...
Oct 20, 2020