Coronavirus: Surge in High River cases believed to be result of in-home transmissions
From Monday to Friday, the number of confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus in the southern Alberta town of High River jumped from just 60 […]
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‘What comes next should have you petrified:’ Lethbridge physicians pen letter over provincial funding woes
A group of concerned physicians in Lethbridge have written a four-page letter in lieu of a previously-planned town hall, outlining concerns over funding changes under […]
Read moreCoronavirus: No new deaths in B.C. as hospital numbers continue to trend down
British Columbia has reported no new deaths from COVID-19, as hospitalization numbers maintained their steady downward trend Friday. It is the first time since March […]
Read moreLobster fishers who decline work due to COVID-19 are eligible for federal benefits: Ottawa
As the start of the spring season approaches, Fisheries and Oceans Canada has confirmed that fishers who turn down work due to COVID-19 concerns will […]
Read moreCoronavirus: Air travellers required to wear non-medical masks under new rules
The federal government says that all air travellers must cover their nose and mouth with a non-medical mask to curb the spread of the novel […]
Read moreCoronavirus confirmed at B.C. women’s prison
The first case of COVID-19 at a federal women’s prison in B.C. has been confirmed. The Union of Canadian Correctional Officers said Friday that one […]
Read moreNorthern travel restrictions due to coronavirus frustrating but necessary: The Pas, Man. mayor
Leaders in the North say travel restrictions to northern Manitoba communities, intended to help protect more vulnerable health systems from the coronavirus, are necessary, even […]
Read moreNSHA issues coronavirus exposure warnings in Dartmouth
The Nova Scotia Health Authority has issued another advisory of potential coronavirus exposures in the Halifax Regional Municipality. Officials have announced two new areas of […]
Read moreB.C. health officials to unveil latest forecast of coronavirus spread
Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry is set to present the latest data the province is using to make decisions in response to the COVID-19 […]
Read moreHamilton Burlington SPCA offers compassionate boarding for those hospitalized with coronavirus
The Hamilton Burlington SPCA wants to ensure pets are looked after, in the event their owners are hospitalized for treatment related to the novel coronavirus. […]
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