Category Archives: Health
Who have provinces pegged to receive COVID-19 vaccines in the coming weeks?
As COVID-19 vaccine supplies ramp up across the country, most provinces and territories have released details of who can expect to receive a shot in the coming weeks. The military commander handling logistics for Canada's vaccine distribution program ...
Ontario to reveal 2021 budget today, expected to announce more pandemic spending
TORONTO — Ontario will deliver its 2021-22 budget today, its second spending package during the COVID-19 pandemic. Premier Doug Ford says the budget will focus on economic recovery and fighting the pandemic. Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy says the...
Indigenous communities need more mental health support in wake of COVID-19: report
OTTAWA — Many Indigenous communities are struggling to cope with dual states of emergency, thanks to the pandemic and its effects on those with mental illness and addictions. That's according to a new report from a committee of MPs who spent
A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Wednesday, March 24, 2021
The latest numbers on COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada as of 4 a.m. ET on Tuesday, March 24, 2021. In Canada, the provinces are reporting 124,271 new vaccinations administered for a total of 4,222,115 doses given. Nationwide, 637,426 people or 1.7 per
COVID vaccine shipments to Canada won’t be affected by possible E.U. restrictions: Ng
OTTAWA — The federal government says it does not believe COVID-19 vaccine shipments to Canada would be affected by export restrictions being considered by the European Union. A report in the New York Times says the E.U. is finalizing emergency legislat...
A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Tuesday, March 23, 2021
The latest numbers on COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada as of 10:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday, March 23, 2021. In Canada, the provinces are reporting 124,271 new vaccinations administered for a total of 4,222,115 doses given. Nationwide, 637,426 people or 1.7 p...
Homeless shelter future fuels simmering dispute between province, Penticton council
PENTICTON, B.C. — The future of a homeless shelter at the centre of a dispute between the British Columbia government and the City of Penticton was debated by council today without any immediate change in the municipality's position. Earlier this month...
Ontario to reveal budget Wednesday, spending will focus on COVID-19 recovery
TORONTO — Ontario will unveil a budget Wednesday that's expected to focus on recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic, although it remains unclear if it will chart a path to balance. The fiscal blueprint will be the province's second pandemic
Alberta health minister says 2020 changes to doctor billing wrong, won’t be repeated
EDMONTON — Alberta’s health minister says it was a mistake to try to change how doctors bill for extended patient visits — a move that was disputed in a bitter year-long labour relations war with 11,000 physicians. “We heard the concerns
Liberals to unveil federal budget on April 19, Freeland says
OTTAWA — The federal government will release a highly anticipated budget in about four weeks, giving Canadians a detailed accounting of pandemic spending and how the Liberals plan to spend billions more on the road out of COVID-19. Finance Minister Chr...