Tag Archives: Health
Trudeau apologizes for not recusing himself from WE decision
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has apologized for not recusing himself from the government's decision to have WE Charity manage a $900-million student-aid program, saying his family's longtime...
Jul 13, 2020
Northern schools face additional challenges for reopening — and staying closed
Teachers in Ontario's northern school boards are sounding the alarm about back-to-school plans, saying the region's vast geography and sparse population present challenges not considered in ...
Jul 13, 2020
Ontario anticipates Stage 3 of its pandemic plan as concerns rise in Quebec
A lot of businesses across Ontario are eagerly awaiting an announcement today from the provincial government. With recent data indicating a gradual but steady decline in Ontario's COVID-19 caselo...
Jul 13, 2020
As postponed NHL season resumes, some fans say the lure of parties will be strong
EDMONTON - As hockey fans gear up for a truncated season to begin next month, some in Canada's two "hub cities" say the temptation to celebrate - and flout physical distancing guidelines - may prove t...
Jul 13, 2020
The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Monday, July 13
The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 7:16 p.m. on July 13, 2020: There are 108,155 confirmed cases in Canada. _ Quebec: 56,621 confirmed (including 5,628 deaths, 25,911 resol...
Jul 13, 2020
Genetic detectives begin work to trace spread of COVID-19 in Canada
OTTAWA - Canada's public health experts have been racing to stop the spread of COVID-19 by trying to figure out how everyone is getting it, and whom they might have given it to. But even the best effo...
Jul 12, 2020
The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Saturday, July 11
The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 12:02 p.m. ET on July 11, 2020: There are 107,346 confirmed cases in Canada. _ Quebec: 56,407 confirmed (including 5,620 deaths, 25,773 r...
Jul 11, 2020
Pedestrian-only downtown a hit with residents as St. John's adapts to pandemic
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - Cool temperatures didn't stop hundreds of dog walkers, bikers and diners from flocking to St. John's, N.L.'s main downtown street Wednesday evening. Friends waved to each other acro...
Jul 11, 2020
A look at how provinces plan to emerge from the COVID 19 shutdown
Provinces and territories have been releasing plans for easing restrictions that were put in place to limit the spread of COVID-19. Here is what some of the provinces have announced so far: Newfoundla...
Jul 11, 2020
Casino busy since reopening
The Northern Lights Casino has seen good business since reopening Thursday.General Manager Richard Ahenakew said at times they are seeing a healthy number of people wanting to come through the doors. ...
Jul 10, 2020