Tag Archives: Health
14 of 28 potential COVID-19 exposures at businesses in Prince Albert
The Saskatchewan Health Authority announced 28 possible COVID-19 exposures at businesses across the province, that were visited by people who were likely infectious with the virus. Of the 28 exposures...
Oct 11, 2020
COVID-19 spread shifts to seniors as outbreaks rise in long-term care homes: Tam
Canada's chief public health officer says the spread of COVID-19 is shifting towards seniors, adding to the mounting signs suggesting a second wave could hit just as hard as the first.In a statement S...
Oct 10, 2020
Operations return to normal at Sask. Pen following positive COVID-19 case
Just over a week after confirmation of a positive case of COVID-19 at Saskatchewan Penitentiary, the Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) is providing an update on the situation. At the time of the in...
Oct 10, 2020
Stanley Mission residents locked down, curfew in place due to COVID-19 cases
A 10 p.m. curfew and large-scale lockdown is in place in Stanley Mission after six positive cases of coronavirus were confirmed Friday. That's according to a public service announcement, which noted L...
Oct 09, 2020
Positive COVID-19 case has connection to Foam Lake Elementary, school closes out of precaution
The Foam Lake Elementary school in the Horizon School Division is closed for today as a precautionary measure and will re-open on TuesdayA case of COVID-19 was diagnosed in an individual with a connec...
Oct 09, 2020
Coroner's jury recommends changes in policy and training for corrections officers at Sask. Pen
Changes to inmate security checks and improved communication between officers and physicians are among the six recommendations from the jury at the conclusion of a coroner's inquest in Prince Albert.D...
Oct 09, 2020
Feds double pandemic aid for food banks, add a second $100 million in support
OTTAWA - The federal government doubled the amount of pandemic aid for Canada's food banks on Friday. Another $100 million is being added to the Emergency Food Security Fund so food banks, related age...
Oct 09, 2020
Conservatives accuse government of reckless rush to ease access to assisted dying
OTTAWA - Conservatives are accusing the Trudeau government of rushing recklessly to make it easier for intolerably suffering Canadians to receive medical help to end their lives. The accusation came F...
Oct 09, 2020
Byelections called now because future risks from COVID-19 could be worse: Trudeau
OTTAWA - The two federal byelections underway in Toronto will continue even as cases of COVID-19 soar in the city, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says. Byelections for Toronto Centre and York Centre ar...
Oct 09, 2020
Legault calls on Quebecers to make 'sacrifices' to slow COVID-19 spread
MONTREAL - Premier Francois Legault called on Quebecers to make "sacrifices" and avoid contact with others over the Thanksgiving weekend as authorities reported more than 1,000 new cases of COVID-19 f...
Oct 09, 2020