Category Archives: Health
B.C.’s inadequate heat wave supports heightened risks to vulnerable people: report
VICTORIA — The British Columbia government's inadequate support during an extreme heat wave this summer "compounded risks" for people with disabilities and those who are older, says an independent international human rights group. Human Rights Watch s...
Public service employees in British Columbia must get vaccinated against COVID-19
VICTORIA — Social workers, sheriffs and administrative assistants are among an estimated 30,000 government employees in British Columbia who will have to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or risk losing their job. The BC Public Service Agency said T...
Gasoline sales plunge to lowest level in 20 years during first year of pandemic
OTTAWA — Pandemic lockdowns that left Canadian cars sitting idle in driveways and garages for weeks on end last year pushed gasoline use to its lowest level in two decades. But environmental experts say the resulting drop in greenhouse gas emissions
Alberta’s NDP is calling for military help with COVID contact tracing in schools
EDMONTON — Alberta's Opposition is urging Premier Jason Kenney to use the military to do contact tracing for COVID-19 in schools. NDP education critic Sarah Hoffman says positive cases are increasing among elementary students. Eight critical care nurse...
Alberta resumes COVID-19 contact tracing in schools, offers rapid testing
The Alberta government has announced new COVID-19 measures and reinstated some old ones to reduce pressure on the province's health-care system, including resuming contact tracing in schools. Premier Jason Kenney said Tuesday that COVID-19 remains a se...
‘Circuit-breaker’ measures imposed to stop COVID-19 surge in New Brunswick
HALIFAX — The New Brunswick government is imposing a series of tough health-protection measures — including gathering limits during the Thanksgiving holiday — to stop a surge in COVID-19 cases that is straining the province's health-care system. Among ...
Slovenian police clash with protesters ahead of EU summit
LJUBLJANA, Slovenia (AP) — Police fired tear gas and water cannons at anti-government protesters in Slovenia’s capital Tuesday, the eve of a major European Union summit.
New COVID-19 cases in Quebec remain below 500 as officials report eight more deaths
MONTREAL — Quebec reported 436 new COVID-19 cases Tuesday and eight more deaths attributed to the novel coronavirus. It was the third consecutive day health officials reported fewer than 500 daily cases. Health officials said COVID-19-related hospitali...
WHO still reviewing Sputnik V vaccine, as Russia presses bid
GENEVA (AP) — The World Health Organization is still reviewing data about Russia’s Sputnik V vaccine as part of hopes that it can be approved by the U.N. health agency for emergency use against coronavirus, but said Tuesday that no
The Latest: Manufacturer recalling some at-home test kits
COVID-19 test kit maker Ellume is recalling some at-home tests after learning that they were reporting a higher-than-expected rate of false positive results indicating someone has the virus when they do not.
