Tag Archives: Health
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
Medically assisted deaths could increase by 1,200 in 2021 under revised law: PBO
OTTAWA - A new report by the parliamentary budget office suggests that expanding access to medical assistance in dying would lead to nearly 1,200 more aided deaths next year. The government's bid to e...
Oct 20, 2020
Political tricks in House of Commons risk treating Canadians to a snap fall election
OTTAWA - The federal New Democrats on Tuesday were once again grappling with a decision about whether to support the minority Liberal government or potentially force an election upon Canadians struggl...
Oct 19, 2020
Positive COVID-19 cases confirmed at BUH
The Battlefords Union Hospital has been confirmed to have positive cases of COVID-19 that may impact in-patient bed capacity availability.Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) spokesman Doug Dahl confir...
Oct 19, 2020