Tag Archives: Health
Six new cases of COVID-19 and 19 more recoveries recorded in Saskatchewan
There are six new cases of COVID-19 to report in the province and 19 more recoveries. The provincial total is now at 1,830.The new cases are in the Saskatoon (two), Central West (one) and Regina (thre...
Sep 23, 2020
Reactions to the minority Liberal government's speech from the throne
OTTAWA - "The prime minister had an opportunity to present a real plan to Canadians, and he didn't do that." - Candice Bergen, deputy Conservative leader --- "I'm not surprised that the Liberal ...
Sep 23, 2020
Feds promise help for surging COVID-19 test demand but won't OK rapid-test tech yet
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is promising to do more to help provinces respond to soaring demands for COVID-19 testing but there is still no indication of when the government will approve th...
Sep 23, 2020
Five highlights from the speech from the throne
OTTAWA - In a new speech from the throne, the Liberal government detailed its plan to face the coming second wave of COVID-19, support Canadians and businesses that are still struggling because of the...
Sep 23, 2020
'Won't be gathering for Thanksgiving:' Trudeau says COVID-19 2nd wave underway
TORONTO - A dramatic tripling of daily new cases of COVID-19 in the past month, mostly among young people, has prompted the prime minister to declare the arrival of the second wave of the pa...
Sep 23, 2020
Mobile COVID-19 testing available in Prince Albert
The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) began a series of mobile COVID-19 testing in Prince Albert on Tuesday, and residents appeared to be taking advantage of the opportunity.On Tuesday afternoon sev...
Sep 23, 2020
The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Sept. 23
The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 6:57 p.m. EDT on Sept. 23, 2020: There are 147,753 confirmed cases in Canada. _ Quebec: 69,088 confirmed (including 5,809 deaths, 59,686 ...
Sep 23, 2020
The latest developments on COVID-19 in Canada
The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada (all times Eastern): --- 7:10 p.m. British Columbia announced 91 new cases of COVID-19 today as health officials say the number of infections across ...
Sep 23, 2020
For Canadian police, wearing a mask is often at the officer’s discretion
Montrealer Miku Smeets says it's insulting to see city police officers not wearing masks when detaining or arresting people outdoors. Given the fact Montreal has been particularly hard-hit by COVID-19...
Sep 23, 2020
Waskesiu hotel owner concerned with mixed messaging after COVID case leads to temporary closure
Nancy Wood, the owner of the Hawood Inn at Waskesiu Lake, is supposed to be in the middle of one of her busiest weeks of the year.The Men's Lobstick golf tournament at nearby Waskesiu Golf Course, usu...
Sep 22, 2020