Tag Archives: Health
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
Transport Canada issues first fines to air passengers who refused to wear masks
OTTAWA - Federal transport officials have issued the first fines to air passengers who refused to wear face masks on Canadian flights, in violation of a government order to help prevent the ...
Sep 04, 2020
Possible COVID-19 exposures in Prince Albert, Shell Lake, and North Battleford
The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) said in a Thursday statement that people who have tested positive for COVID-19 visited several businesses in Prince Albert, Shell Lake, and North Battleford whi...
Sep 04, 2020
Mental health: Newfoundland loosens COVID-19 rules for 'rotational' workers
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - Newfoundland and Labrador has rolled out new COVID-19 testing rules for people who routinely work outside the province and return on a set schedule. Janice Fitzgerald, the...
Sep 04, 2020