Tag Archives: Health
Remembrance Day planners scrambling as COVID-19 upends traditional ceremonies
OTTAWA - The Royal Canadian Legion is taking the unprecedented step of discouraging Canadians from attending Remembrance Day ceremonies this year as COVID-19 upends the traditional ways of honouring t...
Oct 07, 2020
COVID-19 cases increased 40 per cent in Canada over past seven days, Tam says
The number of daily COVID-19 cases reported in Canada increased 40 per cent in the last week compared to the previous one, chief public health officer Dr. Theresa Tam said Wednesday. Canada's average ...
Oct 07, 2020
Free votes for Conservative MPs on assisted dying, conversion therapy ban: O'Toole
OTTAWA - Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole promised free votes for his MPs Wednesday on two pieces of legislation that are a source of tension within the party.Both have been put on the agenda early by...
Oct 07, 2020
P.A. nurse wins appeal regarding health care social media comments
A Prince Albert nurse says she's relieved following an ultimately successful legal battle with her professional association over social media comments she made.Carolyn Strom spoke to reporters followi...
Oct 06, 2020
Military reports more than 220 Canadian troops caught COVID-19
OTTAWA - The Canadian Armed Forces is lifting the veil of secrecy over the number of troops with COVID-19, as the military gets ready for fresh calls to help out during the second wave of the pandemic...
Oct 06, 2020
Province records 16 new cases, advises reducing contacts
There are 16 new cases of COVID-19 to report in the province and 20 more recoveries. The provincial total is now at 1,984.The new cases are in the Far North West (one), North Central (one), Saskatoon ...
Oct 06, 2020
Appeal Court quashes fine against Saskatchewan nurse who made critical Facebook post
SASKATOON - Saskatchewan's highest court has overruled a disciplinary decision and a $26,000 fine levied against a nurse who criticized her grandfather's care on Facebook. The Saskatchewan Registered ...
Oct 06, 2020
Elections Canada seeks temporary new law for possible election during pandemic
OTTAWA - Canada's chief electoral officer is asking Parliament to quickly pass a temporary new law to give Elections Canada the tools it needs to conduct a federal election safely in the midst of the ...
Oct 06, 2020
Mixed messaging on COVID-19 pandemic is leading to distrust in Ontario, experts say
TORONTO - Balancing the fight against COVID-19 with efforts to jump-start the economy in Ontario has highlighted communications problems that have sown confusion and could erode trust in public health...
Oct 06, 2020
Man who was subject of wife's appeal in Nova Scotia assisted death case dies
HALIFAX - A Nova Scotia man whose wife tried to stop his medically assisted death in court has died in hospital. According to his obituary posted on a funeral home website, 83-year-old Jack Eugene Sor...
Oct 06, 2020