Tag Archives: Health

Questions remain over Canada's vaccination drive amid delays and fresh applications
Canada's national vaccine rollout seems poised to dominate COVID-19 discussions in the coming week as the country enters the 11th month of life during a global pandemic. The federal government, which ...
Feb 1, 2021

COVID-19 clinics for 'long haulers' aim to treat patients stuck in limbo
VANCOUVER - Lorraine Graves barely has the energy to hold a pen some days as "brain fog" leaves her forgetful and sudden worsening vision has her increasing the font size on her computer.Then there's ...
Jan 31, 2021

COVID-19 positivity rate causing concerns in Northern Health
PRINCE GEORGE - There is a growing concern in Northern BC about a recent trend of the COVID-19 positivity rate which is almost double that of Fraser Health during its peak."It is definitely something ...
Jan 28, 2021

38 new cases of COVID-19 in Northern Health, 407 in BC
PRINCE GEORGE - There are 38 new cases of COVID-19 reported, as provincially BC Health Officials report 407 new cases of the virus.14 more people have died due to complications related to the virus, f...
Jan 26, 2021

Cancel travel plans, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau urges Canadians
OTTAWA - Canadians should cancel any non-essential travel plans they might have, whether it's abroad or even between provinces, as new restrictions are on the way, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said T...
Jan 26, 2021

Canada's vaccine deliveries further threatened as Europe mulls export controls
OTTAWA - Canada's anxiety-laden COVID-19 vaccine programs are facing further threats as Europe warns drug makers it might impose export controls on European-made vaccine doses.All of Canada's current ...
Jan 26, 2021

New social media campaign targets COVID-19 misinformation with science
EDMONTON - A group of Canadian scientists and health experts is starting a campaign to debunk misinformation about COVID-19.The scientists involved are using the hashtag #ScienceUpFirst to provide inf...
Jan 25, 2021

The end of hugs: How COVID-19 has changed daily life a year after Canada's first case
MONTREAL - On January 25, 2020, Canadians were still living their lives like they always had: commuting to the office, visiting friends, dining out, hugging loved ones, vacationing. But the announceme...
Jan 25, 2021

Your One Thing
Oh, picking one thing is tough! I recently joined a virtual book club and it’s unlike anything I’ve been a part of in the past. This is a non-fiction book club where each person reads what...
Jan 18, 2021

Harvest Meats recalls sausages over undercooking
OTTAWA - Harvest Meats is recalling a brand of Polish sausages due to undercooking that may make them unsafe to eat. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says the recall affects customers in Alberta, B...
Jan 15, 2021