Category Archives: Health
Explaining the numbers behind the backlog at Veterans Affairs Canada
OTTAWA — The exact size of the backlog of disability benefits applications with Veterans Affairs Canada is a matter of dispute. The government has long set a departmental target of processing 80 per cent of claims within 16 weeks. The clock
The most common medical conditions for which Canada’s veterans claim support
The following is a list of the most common medical conditions for which veterans are receiving federal benefits or support: All veterans 1. Hearing loss 2. Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) 3. Post-traumatic stress disorder 4. Lumbar disc disease 5. Osteo...
The Backlog: Thousands of veterans with disabilities are waiting years for support
OTTAWA — Nearly a dozen years ago, Micheal McNeil was hit with an improvised explosive device in Afghanistan. The former combat engineer, who is now a 40-year-old father of three in Saint John, N.B., has traded a fight with the
Nova Scotia reports preliminary numbers for vaccine uptake for workers under mandate
HALIFAX — Nova Scotia released preliminary figures on Friday indicating a significant number of public sector workers were vaccinated against COVID-19, but officials said they needed a clearer picture on compliance ahead of the Nov. 30 deadline. Premie...
Quebec suspending unvaccinated health-care workers who refuse COVID-19 testing
MONTREAL — Quebec's health-care facilities have started suspending unvaccinated workers who refuse to comply with a health order that they be tested for COVID-19 at least three times per week, the government confirmed Friday. A Health Department spokes...
Croatia decides new restrictions as virus surges
ZAGREB, Croatia (AP) — Croatian authorities will limit gatherings and widen the use of COVID-19 passes to curb soaring infections after the numbers of infected people hit new records again on Friday.
Nunavut starts offering COVID-19 vaccine boosters to those 12 and older
IQALUIT, Nunavut — Nunavut has started offering COVID-19 vaccine boosters to residents who are ages 12 and older. People who want the third shot must have received their second dose of vaccine at least six months ago. The territory's chief public hea...
Ontario reports 563 new cases of COVID-19, five more deaths
TORONTO — Ontario is reporting 563 new cases of COVID-19 today, and five more deaths. It's the first time since Oct. 10 that the daily new case count has cracked 500. The seven-day average of new cases has been on the rise
PCR test requirements at the border need to be re-examined: Tam
OTTAWA — Test requirements for travellers vaccinated against COVID-19 at the Canadian border need to be re-examined, particularly for short trips, says the country's top doctor. On Friday the Canadian Border Services Agency reiterated the testing requi...
State Dept. names new coordinator on ‘Havana Syndrome’ cases
WASHINGTON (AP) — The State Department on Friday named a new coordinator for its investigation into cases of so-called Havana Syndrome, responding to increased pressure from lawmakers to investigate and respond to hundreds of brain injuries reported by...
