Tag Archives: Health
The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada
The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 6:13 p.m. on June 28, 2020: There are 103,250 confirmed cases in Canada. _ Quebec: 55,079 confirmed (including 5,448 deaths, 23,786 resol...
Jun 28, 2020
As Quebec reopens, small towns and provincial parks brace for larger crowds
MONTREAL - Bruno Guilbault says he can't remember seeing anything like it. The mayor of Rawdon, Que., about 60 kilometres north of Montreal, said municipal parks on the Ouareau River were "overfl...
Jun 28, 2020
A look at how provinces plan to emerge from 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: Newfo...
Jun 28, 2020
Advocates call for community-led crisis intervention, not police
SURREY, B.C. - Deaths and injuries involving police during so-called wellness checks coupled with recent protests against police brutality are generating scrutiny over how officers respond t...
Jun 28, 2020
Six more cases of COVID-19 all in Far North, along with seven recoveries
The Saskatchewan Health Authority is reporting six new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday, all from the Far North region. There were also seven recoveries.That brings the active case count to 103, with 777...
Jun 27, 2020
P.E.I. sees rise in anti-outsider sentiment as COVID-19 travel restrictions ease
CHARLOTTETOWN - Canada's smallest province, which once branded itself the "gentle island," is seeing some not-so-gentle attitudes emerging toward people perceived to be from other provinces ...
Jun 27, 2020
The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada
The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 8:22 p.m. on June 27, 2020: There are 103,032 confirmed cases in Canada. _ Quebec: 55,079 confirmed (including 5,448 deaths, 23,786 resol...
Jun 27, 2020
Keep your pets in mind when the hot weather hits: Melfort Ambulance
The summer heat and humidity can take a toll on people, but it's also important to remember to keep an eye on our four-legged friends.Wayne Therres of Melfort Ambulance tells northeastNOW that tempera...
Jun 27, 2020
A look at how provinces plan to emerge from 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: Newfo...
Jun 27, 2020
Canada commits $300M to global COVID-19 fight but PM urged to spend $1.5 billion
OTTAWA - Canada contributed $300 million on Saturday towards the international fight against COVID-19, as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau joined fellow leaders, activists and philanthropists in calling ...
Jun 27, 2020