Tag Archives: Health
One new case of COVID-19, provincial total at 366
There is one new case of COVID-19 in Saskatchewan, bringing the total number to 366. The latest case is in the province's Regina region. There was no increase today in reported cases in either the Far...
Apr 28, 2020 Dr. Saqib Shahab — Saskatchewan’s chief medical health officer. (file photo/CKOM News Staff)
Spread of COVID-19 slows down, but projections show more deaths expected: Tam
OTTAWA - New models released by the federal government show a pandemic paradox is playing out in Canada as more people die from COVID-19, even as the increase in new cases slows down. Canada's ch...
Apr 28, 2020
Canada pulls off first virtual sitting of MPs with some technical glitches
OTTAWA - About 280 MPs took part Tuesday in Canada's first-ever virtual House of Commons and declared it a success despite numerous technical hiccups. Commons Speaker Anthony Rota wrapped up the&...
Apr 28, 2020
N.S. sets up help lines for citizens struggling amid mass shooting, pandemic
The Nova Scotia government has activated a roster of psychologists to help address the mental health challenges facing the province's weary population. In a release Tuesday, the Nova Scotia Healt...
Apr 28, 2020
The latest developments on COVID-19 in Canada
The latest news on the COVID-19 global pandemic (all times Eastern): 10:10 p.m. The City of Toronto says it is closing down one of its child care centres for 14 days after three staff m...
Apr 28, 2020
A look at how provinces plan to emerge from COVID-19 shutdown
Provinces have begun to release 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: &nb...
Apr 28, 2020
The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada
The latest numbers of confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 3:47 p.m. on April 28, 2020: There are 50,026 confirmed and presumptive cases in Canada. _ Quebec: 25,757 confirmed (incl...
Apr 28, 2020
Canadians divided over making COVID-19 vaccine mandatory: Poll
OTTAWA - While researchers across the planet race to find a vaccine for COVID-19, a new poll suggests Canadians are divided over whether getting it should be mandatory or voluntary - setting up a pote...
Apr 28, 2020
RCMP to boost social media mining for threats ranging from disease to shootings
OTTAWA - Canada's national police force wants a digital tool to harvest data from a sweeping variety of online sources, including the darkest reaches of the internet, to provide early information...
Apr 28, 2020
Doctors say they see little progress on improving PPE supply: survey
OTTAWA - The Canadian Medical Association has called for greater government transparency about the available supply of protective equipment in light of a new survey that suggests most respon...
Apr 28, 2020