Category Archives: Health
Victoria MLA’s son, 4, diagnosed with brain tumour; announces step back from duties
VICTORIA — A member of the British Columbia legislature says she's stepping back from her duties because her four-year-old son has been diagnosed with a brain tumour. Victoria-Beacon Hill MLA Grace Lore says in a message on her constituency Facebook
‘Shepherd ought to protect his flock:’ Judge fines, releases jailed Alberta pastor
STONY PLAIN, Alta. — An Alberta pastor who was kept in jail for violating a bail condition to comply with COVID-19 health orders was to be freed Monday without conditions. James Coates of GraceLife Church pleaded guilty to a charge of
Cases of COVID-19 variants on the rise in Canada, fuelling concerns over third wave
The number of cases of variants of concern in the country is rising, Canada's chief public health officer said Monday as provinces ramped up their vaccination programs in the hopes of heading off a possible third wave of COVID-19. Dr. Theresa
Saskatchewan shipping 100,000 COVID-19 rapid tests to schools provincewide
REGINA — The Saskatchewan government is shipping 100,000 rapid antigen tests to schools across the province as concerns grow over the number of more infectious COVID-19 strains, particularly in the capital. Last week, some school divisions in the Regin...
Ontario opens vaccines to more people, expands pharmacy pilot amid supply uncertainty
TORONTO — Ontario pledged to further expand its COVID-19 vaccine rollout Monday, but questions remained about the dwindling supply of doses and the government's ability to deliver on its promised timelines. Premier Doug Ford said Ontario was expecting ...
Quebec extends vaccines to 60-plus in Montreal as pharmacies join inoculation effort
MONTREAL — Quebec lowered the COVID-19 vaccine eligibility age in Montreal to those 60 and up as pharmacies in the city began administering shots Monday in the city.Health authorities announced the change for the Montreal region late Sunday while keepi...
Federal NDP calls on government to eliminate for-profit long-term care
OTTAWA — New Democrats are seeking the support of the House of Commons in calling on the Liberal government to eliminate for-profit long-term care. The NDP tabled a motion Monday that calls on the government to take the complex step of
Vaccine rollout set to shift into high gear with major surge in expected deliveries
OTTAWA, Ill. — Canada's COVID-19 vaccination drive is poised to shift into high gear this week as the federal public health agency prepares to take delivery of the largest number of doses since the launch of the immunization effort. Nearly 1.2
Alberta nixes further easing of COVID-19 health rules, blames federal government
EDMONTON — Alberta’s health minister says the province won’t further ease COVID-19 health restrictions for now — and he says it’s Ottawa’s fault. Tyler Shandro says if the federal government had negotiated a better deal for vaccines, Alberta and other ...
A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Mar. 22, 2021
The latest numbers on COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada as of 4:00 a.m. ET on Monday March 22, 2021. In Canada, the provinces are reporting 91,952 new vaccinations administered for a total of 3,954,285 doses given. Nationwide, 629,956 people or 1.7 per