Tag Archives: Health

One new case of COVID-19 in Saskatchewan
The province has recorded one new case of COVID-19 in the Saskatoon region.The total amount of reported cases is now at 1,670. Of the total cases, 59 are considered active. A total of 1,587 people hav...
Sep 09, 2020

Battlefords NDP candidate concerned about Saskatchewan Hospital audit findings
Battlefords NDP candidate Amber Stewart continues to raise concerns about the new Saskatchewan Hospital North Battleford construction.An independent audit was recently released on the project.The audi...
Sep 09, 2020

Legault, Ford call on Ottawa to increase health transfers to provinces
The premiers of Ontario and Quebec are calling on Ottawa to increase health transfers to the provinces, saying that sustainable, long-term funding is required on top of existing federal COVID-19 ...
Sep 09, 2020

Some B.C. students wary as they prepare for COVID-19 orientation this week
VANCOUVER - Students across British Columbia are getting ready for COVID-19 orientation sessions this week amid a flurry of new protocols aimed at reopening schools while the pandemic wears on. Educat...
Sep 09, 2020

Thousands of students return to schools as new COVID-19 cases emerge
Multiple provinces reported COVID-19 cases linked to schools just as thousands more students returned to class Tuesday, raising fears over what's in store for a segment of the population largely ...
Sep 08, 2020

NESD Director of Education talks government funding, first day of classes
School is back in session and school divisions, parents, students, staff, and the government are all adjusting to the new normal. Tuesday, Sept. 8 marked the first day back at school for most students...
Sep 08, 2020

Day 1 of an extraordinary start to the school year
For many Prince Albert students who were reacquainting themselves with friends after months away, the smiles were hidden by face masks and hugs were not on the agenda.However, both local school divisi...
Sep 08, 2020

Nightclubs ordered closed in British Columbia after spike in COVID-19 cases
VICTORIA - British Columbia's top doctor ordered nightclubs and banquet halls to close on Tuesday to control the spread of COVID-19 and placed new restrictions on the sale of alcoh...
Sep 08, 2020

Quebec parents lose first round in legal fight for online classes amid pandemic
MONTREAL - A group of Quebec parents has lost the first round of a legal fight to force the province to provide an online learning option for families worried about sending children to school ami...
Sep 08, 2020

SHA warning of COVID-19 exposure in Watrous, Wakaw, and Waskesiu Lake
The Saskatchewan Health Authority is warning of COVID-19 exposure at businesses in Watrous, Waskesiu, and Wakaw after an individual tested positive.The individual was at the Co-op Watrous Food Store o...
Sep 08, 2020