Tag Archives: Health
Companies have modest hiring plans, low wage growth expectations, Bank of Canada says
OTTAWA - Canadian workers and companies expect wage growth to stay low over the coming year over heightened uncertainty from the COVID-19 pandemic, the Bank of Canada says in two new reports. The cent...
Oct 19, 2020
Non-essential travel restrictions at Canada-U. S. border extended to at least Nov. 21
WASHINGTON, Wash. - Limits on travel between Canada and the United States will persist for at least four more weeks, the federal government confirmed Monday despite signs of growing impatience south o...
Oct 19, 2020
Opposition parties demand passenger refunds as condition of any airline bailouts
The Liberal government should ensure airline passengers receive refunds for flights cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, opposition parties demanded Monday. The demand follows seven months of trick...
Oct 19, 2020
Opposition parties gear up for next round of fight with Liberals over WE controversy
OTTAWA - The threat of a possible snap election will be hovering over Parliament Hill this week as opposition parties resume their fight with the Liberal government over the WE controversy and prepara...
Oct 18, 2020
Canada inches toward to 200,000 COVID-19 case mark, with most new cases in Quebec
TORONTO - Canada's COVID-19 caseload edged closer to the 200,000 mark on Sunday after a weekend in which Quebec had the majority of new infections and public health officials urged Canadians to remain...
Oct 18, 2020
Chief public health officer calls for continued 'collective effort' against COVID-19
TORONTO - Canada's chief public health officer urged residents to continue making a "collective effort" to tackle the COVID-19 pandemic on Saturday as parts of the country braced for new rounds of res...
Oct 17, 2020
Appointment-based flu clinics beginning in the northeast
Influenza vaccinations will make their rounds across Northeast Saskatchewan throughout autumn.Although one difference residents can expect in 2020- amidst the coronavirus pandemic- is the Saskatchewan...
Oct 17, 2020
Visitation limited at Northlands Pioneers Lodge following COVID-19 case
Following a positive case of COVID-19 at Northlands Pioneers Lodge Long Term Care, the Saskatchewan Health Authority is restricting visits to the facility.Family members and support people will now on...
Oct 17, 2020
Prince Albert Police officer tests positive for COVID-19
Prince Albert Police Service has been notified that one of its members tested positive for COVID-19.A release stated that Prince Albert Police found out on Friday, Oct. 16. The officer had been self-i...
Oct 17, 2020
Coronavirus cases rising in region, potential exposure alerts for several La Ronge businesses
The number of positive coronavirus cases in the Far North East region, including La Ronge, continues to rise. As of Oct. 16, there are 23 active cases in the region with 299 across the province. Earli...
Oct 16, 2020