Tag Archives: Health
COVID-19 cases growing in Saskatchewan, 42 new infections reported in one day
Saskatchewan had its largest daily increase of 42 new COVID-19 cases today, bringing the provincial total to 923.There have also been three more recoveries to report.There are a growing number of COVI...
Jul 16, 2020
Feds, provinces reach deal on funding for reopening from COVID-19
OTTAWA - The federal, provincial and territorial governments have reached a deal on billions of dollars in transfers to continue reopening economies amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Prime Minister Jus...
Jul 16, 2020
SHA warns of increased risk of COVID-19 in southwest, central areas
The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is calling the COVID-19 outbreak in the southwest and west-central areas of the province "an emergent situation."Through contact tracing and testing, the SHA sa...
Jul 16, 2020
Feds, provinces reach deal on funding for reopening, Trudeau announces
The federal, provincial and territorial governments have reached a deal on billions of dollars in transfers to continue reopening economies amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Prime Minister Justin Trude...
Jul 16, 2020
British Columbia sets another record with 175 overdose deaths in June alone
VANCOUVER - Another record for monthly overdose deaths related to illicit drugs has been set in British Columbia, prompting the former provincial health officer to call for radical step...
Jul 16, 2020
Local school division getting ready for fall reopening
The Prince Albert Catholic School Division is preparing for students to return this fall. Director of Education Lorel Trumier said when students return to class, the division will be asking them to br...
Jul 16, 2020
Hospitality workers fearing long-term unemployment seek government action
VANCOUVER - The union representing hospitality workers across the country says it fears staff laid off because of COVID-19 may not have a job when the pandemic is over. The challenges facing workers a...
Jul 16, 2020
Canada, U.S. confirm extension of mutual travel ban into late August
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Homeland Security says Canada and the United States have agreed to extend their mutual ban on non-essential travel between the two countries until Aug. 20. "Based o...
Jul 16, 2020
Nanaimo beekeepers monitoring for any sign of invasive Asian giant hornets
NANAIMO - Local beekeepers are closely watching for the potential return of Asian giant hornets after the invasive insect first appeared in the province in Nanaimo late last summer. John Holubeshen an...
Jul 16, 2020
Nanaimoites foster environmental protection during COVID-19
NANAIMO - Local advocates hope taking better care of the environment remains a priority long after the COVID-19 pandemic passes. Wednesday, April 22 marks the 50th anniversary of globally recognized E...
Jul 16, 2020