Tag Archives: Health

Manitoba makes masks mandatory for Winnipeg as COVID-19 cases surge
WINNIPEG - Manitoba's chief public health officer is making masks mandatory in indoor public spaces in Winnipeg as cases of COVID-19 continue to surge in the city. Dr. Brent Roussin announced Fr...
Sep 25, 2020

Feds pledge $440 million to join international vaccine program
OTTAWA - Canada will spend $440 million to join an international program which is trying ensure COVID-19 vaccines aren't just hoarded by rich countries, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Friday.But C...
Sep 25, 2020

Feds pledge $440 million to join international vaccine program
OTTAWA - Canada will spend $440 million to join an international program that is trying ensure COVID-19 vaccines aren't just hoarded by rich countries, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Friday. But C...
Sep 25, 2020

After long-term care, Quebec private seniors residences a growing COVID-19 concern
MONTREAL - A slow but steady rise of COVID-19 cases in Quebec's private seniors residences in recent weeks is causing concern among experts and authorities, who want to avoid the disast...
Sep 25, 2020

The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Sept. 25
The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 6:42 p.m. EDT on Sept. 25, 2020: There are 150,456 confirmed cases in Canada. _ Quebec: 70,307 confirmed (including 5,814 deaths, 60,256 ...
Sep 25, 2020

Trudeau stresses vigilance, announces vaccine pact as COVID-19 cases reach 150,000
OTTAWA - Quebeckers were urged to stop socializing, Ontarians were barred from late-night pub-hopping, and the entire country was sternly warned of "critical" containment measures required in coming w...
Sep 24, 2020
What'sHappeningNOW Sept. 24, 2020
Sports editor Jeff D'Andrea talks about customers not wearing masks in stores that require it.
Sep 24, 2020

SHA notifies public about potential COVID-19 exposure in Prince Albert
The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is alerting residents of Prince Albert of a potential COVID-19 exposure at a local business.According to a media release, a person who tested positive for COVID...
Sep 24, 2020

Ontario's new testing strategy highlights complexities of second wave: experts
Ontario's overhaul of its COVID-19 testing strategy to focus on symptomatic and high-risk individuals highlights the fact that lessons still need to be learned as the country grapples with a seco...
Sep 24, 2020

Five new cases of COVID-19, eight more recoveries in Saskatchewan
There are five new cases of COVID-19 to report in the province and eight more recoveries. The provincial total is now at 1,835.The new cases are in the Saskatoon (two), Central West (one) and Regina (...
Sep 24, 2020