Tag Archives: Health
Feds plan to run open competitions for some COVID-19 medical supplies: Anand
OTTAWA - The federal Liberals say the government will go back to using competitive bid processes to get protective equipment needed across the country due to COVID-19. Procurement Minister Anita ...
Jun 23, 2020
The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada
The latest numbers of confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 6:17 p.m. on June 23, 2020: There are 101,963 confirmed and presumptive cases in Canada. _ Quebec: 54,884 confirmed (incl...
Jun 23, 2020
Two-thirds favour keeping two-metres physical distance: Leger poll
OTTAWA - Two-thirds of Canadians don't want to relax physical distancing rules imposed to curb the spread of COVID-19, a new poll suggests. And even if they were relaxed, a strong majority w...
Jun 23, 2020
Traditional July 1 Order of Canada list cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic
OTTAWA - The COVID-19 pandemic has put the kibosh on the annual Canada Day celebration of recipients of the country's second highest award. Governor General Julie Payette would normally anno...
Jun 23, 2020
Historical society ready to open when allowed
The Prince Albert Historical Society is preparing to open the doors to all facilities sometime this summer.However, when this does happen the tea room and food services will be closed."This year due t...
Jun 22, 2020
Saskatchewan’s surgery backlog frustrating for those waiting for relief
Most Canadian patients are waiting longer than the recommended time frame for their surgeries, according to the Canadian Institute for Health Information.The COVID-19 pandemic is doing nothing to spee...
Jun 22, 2020
Five new cases of COVID-19 reported, Saskatoon outbreak declared over
With the outbreak in Saskatoon declared over, there are five new cases of COVID-19 in the province bringing the total to 751.Four of those cases are in the province's Far North region and one is in th...
Jun 22, 2020
Auditor General says she needs bigger funding boost due to pandemic demands
OTTAWA - Auditor general Karen Hogan said Monday the government needs to boost funding to her office because of the unprecedented demands of the COVID-19 pandemic. Hogan said her predecessor, int...
Jun 22, 2020
Airlines face MPs' frustration over health concerns, lack of refunds
Airlines faced a tough reception at the House of Commons health committee Monday as MPs grilled them on the lack of refunds for customers whose flights were cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic...
Jun 22, 2020
Nipawin LP Miller grads to be honoured with parade
Residents of Nipawin have a chance to salute this year's graduating class.The Nipawin LP Miller Comprehensive Grad Parade will take place Monday, June 29 at noon.Organizer Susan Westgard told northeas...
Jun 22, 2020