Category Archives: Health
Ontario reports 1,184 new cases of COVID-19, no additional deaths
Ontario is reporting 1,184 new cases of COVID-19 today, but no additional deaths linked to the virus. This is the third day in a row that the province has reported more than 1,000 new infections. Health Minister Christine Elliott says 579 of
Belgian police use water, tear gas on COVID-19 protesters
BRUSSELS (AP) — Belgian police used water cannon and tear gas Sunday to disperse some rowdy protesters in Brussels after most demonstrators marched peacefully to protest tightened COVID-19 restrictions that aim to counter a surge of coronavirus infecti...
Ombud says veterans struggling needlessly as Ottawa ignores her recommendations
OTTAWA — The veterans’ ombud says many ill and injured ex-soldiers and their families are needlessly fighting for access to federal support and services because the government is refusing to act on a growing number of recommendations from her office. I...
Health policy expert says trust needed for Alberta overdose response app to work
CALGARY — A health policy expert says Alberta's app to keep drug users safe in the event of an overdose is a worthy endeavour, but she's concerned fear could prevent many from using it. Elaine Hyshka, an assistant professor at the
UK tightens travel testing rules amid omicron concerns
LONDON (AP) — Britain's government tightened travel restrictions Saturday amid concerns about the spread of the omicron coronavirus variant, saying all travelers arriving in England will need to take a COVID-19 test before they board their flight.
New Brunswick reports 77 new COVID-19 cases as ‘winter action plan’ is rolled out
FREDERICTON — Health officials in New Brunswick are reporting 77 new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday as the province prepared to enter the first phase of its so-called winter action plan. The province will enter Level 1 of the plan as
Police get complaints over U.K. leader’s festive parties
LONDON (AP) — Britain's opposition Labour Party has raised complaints to police about Christmas parties held by Prime Minister Boris Johnson's staff in his office last year in breach of coronavirus restrictions.
Anti-lockdown protesters march through Dutch city of Utrecht
UTRECHT, Netherlands (AP) — Thousands of people marched peacefully through the Dutch city of Utrecht on Saturday to protest the government's coronavirus lockdown measures.
Omicron variant confirmed in Hamilton, Peel as daily COVID-19 case count tops 1,000
More cases of the Omicron COVID-19 variant were confirmed in Ontario on Saturday as the province recorded more than 1,000 new virus cases for the second day running. The latest infections involving the variant of concern emerged in Hamilton and Peel
‘Exciting opportunity’ for ministers of housing, mental health to join forces: Expert
OTTAWA — There is an "exciting opportunity" for the new housing minister and mental health and addictions minister to work together at the intersection of homelessness and mental health, says an expert. Dr. Mary Bartram, director of policy and substanc...
