Category Archives: Health
Netherlands ‘going into lockdown again’ to curb omicron
LONDON (AP) — Nations across Europe moved to reimpose tougher measures to stem a new wave of COVID-19 infections spurred by the highly transmissible omicron variant, with the Netherlands leading the way by imposing a nationwide lockdown.
Few inmates using flawed needle exchange program meant to protect against HIV: report
OTTAWA — Inmates' access to sterile needles in Canadian federal prisons continues to be severely limited, potentially exposing them to blood-borne infections including HIV and hepatitis C. A report commissioned by Correctional Service Canada and produc...
With child-care program Trudeau finds a model for influencing provincial policy
OTTAWA — If you had asked Prime Minister Justin Trudeau last year whether the federal government could have a stronger hand in provincial health matters, he says his answer might have been different. Health-care delivery is squarely in the purview of
Ontario reports 3,301 new cases of COVID-19 with four more deaths
TORONTO — Ontario reported more than 3,000 new COVID-19 cases for the second day in a row Saturday, as capacity limits returned to large venues in the province due to the threat posed by the Omicron variant. Ontario's 3,301 diagnoses made
Canadian provinces grapple with rising, record COVID-19 cases due to Omicron variant
Provinces across the country grappled with rising COVID-19 cases Saturday, with the Omicron variant compelling many jurisdictions to reintroduce public health restrictions a week before Christmas. One day after setting a pandemic record for daily cases...
2021 Notebook: In 2021, the US right to abortion is in peril
THE BACKGROUND: As 2021 comes to a close, Roe v. Wade — the historic 1973 Supreme Court ruling establishing a nationwide right to abortion — is imperiled as never before. The conservative-leaning Supreme Court indicated in arguments that it would
Court allows Biden employer vaccine mandate to take effect
A federal appeals court panel on Friday allowed President Joe Biden’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate for larger private employers to move ahead, reversing a previous decision on a requirement that could affect some 84 million U.S workers.
Alberta energy minister tests positive for COVID-19, isolates at home, mild symptoms
EDMONTON — Alberta Energy Minister Sonya Savage is isolating at home after testing positive for COVID-19. The information was confirmed by Savage’s chief-of-staff, Jerry Bellikka. Bellikka says Savage experienced mild symptoms and is feeling fine. He s...
Uncertainty follows court’s rejection of Purdue opioids deal
A federal judge's decision to reject a multibillion dollar opioid settlement involving OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma is being hailed as a step toward justice by advocates who have long called for greater accountability for the family that owns the comp...
Liberal government gets all its priority legislation enacted before Christmas break
OTTAWA — Senators have speedily passed legislation to provide federally regulated workers with 10 days of paid sick leave and to protect health-care workers from harassment and intimidation. They have passed Bill C-3, swallowing some reservations and f...
