Tag Archives: Health

Quebec government reveals nearly 50 educational institutions struck by COVID-19
MONTREAL - The Quebec government has unveiled a list of nearly 50 educational institutions that have had at least one COVID-19 case in the past week. The schools listed include preschool, element...
Sep 04, 2020

12 year-old among "Miracle Children" for JPCH Radiothon
A local 12 year-old and his family are among a select few helping the Jim Pattison Children's hospital Foundation in its biggest fundraiser of the year.The 2nd Annual JPCH Radiothon will take place No...
Sep 04, 2020

Victoria mural sponsor says anti-police acronym inappropriate, but fuels debate
VICTORIA - A group that sponsored an anti-racism mural that was called disrespectful by Victoria's police chief says part of the work is offensive. The African Heritage Associ...
Sep 04, 2020

Nova Scotia woman fails to win stay as husband seeks medically assisted death
HALIFAX - A judge in Nova Scotia has rejected a woman's second bid to stop her husband from receiving a medically assisted death. The woman was seeking a stay of a lower court ruling th...
Sep 04, 2020
Help still available for Battlefords' homeless and vulnerable during pandemic
Many organizations serving the vulnerable and homeless populations in the Battlefords had to make some adjustments during the pandemic.A representative from the Lighthouse Serving the Battlefords said...
Sep 04, 2020

Two passengers fined $1,000 each after refusing to wear masks on WestJet flights
Two airline passengers each face fines of $1,000 for refusing to wear face masks on board a flight, the first time Transport Canada has imposed a financial penalty for violating rules meant to prevent...
Sep 04, 2020

The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Sept. 4
The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 6:43 p.m. EDT on Sept. 4, 2020: There are 131,124 confirmed cases in Canada. _ Quebec: 63,117 confirmed (including 5,767 deaths, 55,724 r...
Sep 04, 2020

Colder weather and holidays bring new COVID-19 concerns, Tam warns
OTTAWA - The fall will bring new risks in the COVID-19 pandemic along with colder weather and indoor family holiday gatherings, Canada's chief public health officer warned Friday. With the final ...
Sep 04, 2020
Social Services data shows 25 youth died while receiving care in 2020
Information obtained from Saskatchewan's Ministry of Social Services shows troubling statistics when looking at youth deaths involving those either in provincial care, or whose family was in receipt o...
Sep 04, 2020

First wave of funding doled out to help food processors with COVID-19 upgrades
The federal government has started providing cash for food processors across the country to help them deal with COVID-19. A $77.5-million emergency fund was announced by Prime Minister&...
Sep 04, 2020