Saskatchewan’s chief medical health officer says the province is working quickly to prevent the spread of…
Day: 9 October 2020
Alberta finance minister accuses nurses’ union of trying to ‘take advantage of a health crisis’
Finance Minister Travis Toews issued a blistering news release on Thursday afternoon, accusing an Alberta nurses…
Remdesivir cut coronavirus recovery time by 5 days, company’s final study suggests
Final data from Gilead Sciences Inc’s antiviral drug remdesivir showed the treatment cut COVID-19 recovery time by five…
City of West Kelowna moves forward with first-ever city hall
The City of West Kelowna announced that city council has approved a new plan for a…
Trump could return to public events as soon as Saturday, doctor says
WASHINGTON – U.S. President Donald Trump‘s physician said on Thursday that Trump had completed his course…
Sociocultural barriers in Quebec health care evidence of systemic racism: advocates
Health professionals and patient advocates in Quebec say the system of issuing permits for family doctors…
Community lockdown declared in Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation to stop COVID-19
A First Nation in northern Saskatchewan is under lockdown to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Peter…
Prince Edward Island activates federal COVID-19 exposure notification app
The federal government’s COVID-19 exposure notification application for smartphones is now live in Prince Edward Island.…
Man seriously injured after stabbing in west Mississauga: Peel police
Peel Regional Police say a man has serious injures after a stabbing in Mississauga on Thursday.…
Tory Lanez charged with assault with firearm in shooting of Megan Thee Stallion
Los Angeles prosecutors on Thursday charged Canadian rapper Tory Lanez with shooting artist Megan Thee Stallion…
Toronto duo turns to comedy to get through pandemic
Toronto actors, writers and comedians Christian Smith and Natalie Metcalfe have been doing comedy together for…
2 residents of Saskatoon retirement home test positive for COVID-19
The Preston Park II Retirement Residence in Saskatoon is working with the Saskatchewan Health Authority after…
Montreal’s Verdun borough ranked as world’s 11th ‘coolest’ neighbourhood
One of Montreal’s most iconic boroughs — founded as a city more than 350 years ago…
New made-in-the-Shuswap app aims to democratize access to water quality data for everyone
An Adams Lake Indian Band member has developed a new app with the goal of improving…
Six RCMP officers injured on the job in Southern Interior in four days
Six RCMP officers in B.C.’s Southern Interior region have been injured on the job in a…
Early childhood educator in Lethbridge recognized with prestigious award
The first few years in a child’s life are some of the most crucial, and it’s…
Manitoba throne speech lacks details on education reform: union
The president of Manitoba’s teachers’ union says details are still scarce on long-delayed provincial plans to…
Michigan governor Gretchen Whitmer links thwarted kidnapping plot to Trump
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer linked a plot to kidnap her to U.S. President Donald Trump, arguing…
What’s open and closed for Regina and Saskatoon civic services on Thanksgiving Day
Here’s a rundown of which civic services and facilities are open and closed, or have modified hours…
Manitoba premier says new testing sites, staff will cut COVID-19 lineups
Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister promised Thursday to open more COVID-19 testing sites and train more staff…