Murray Wood: Marking the anniversary of Germany's surrender in the Netherlands
Murray Wood says May 5 is an important date that not many recognize. The day marks the anniversary of the surrender of t...
Tag Archives: health
Officials in Tokyo alarmed as cases hit record highs
TOKYO (AP) - Japanese officials sounded the alarm Thursday as Tokyo reported record-breaking coronavirus cases for the third straight day with the Olympics well underway. "We have never experienced th...
Jul 29, 2021
Demand increasing: Canadian Blood Services watching supply as COVID-19 rules eased
CALGARY - A return to a somewhat normal summer as COVID-19 restrictions are eased is putting a strain on Canada's blood supply. Several provinces have started lifting restrictions - most notably Alber...
Jul 29, 2021
A look at COVID-19 reopening plans across the country
As COVID-19 vaccination rates increase and case numbers drop across the country, the provinces and territories have begun releasing the reopening plans for businesses, events and recreational faciliti...
Jul 29, 2021
Settlement proposed in lawsuit against fertility doc alleged to have used wrong sperm
Families alleging that an Ottawa fertility doctor used his own sperm as well as that of the wrong donors in performing artificial inseminations are poised to share millions in compensation after a pro...
Jul 28, 2021
Some restrictions back in one area of B.C. as COVID-19 cases rapidly rising
KELOWNA, B.C. - Officials have reinstated some COVID-19 restrictions in part of a health region in British Columbia's Interior after an outbreak led to rapidly spreading infection driven primarily by ...
Jul 28, 2021
Latest COVID update July 28: 50 new cases, no new deaths
The province is reporting its lowest amount of hospitalized patients suffering from COVID-19 in more than eight months. In it's daily COVID-19 update, the province said there were 43 people in hospita...
Jul 28, 2021 (Lisa Schick/980 CJME file photo)
Nunavut to drop its mask mandate Friday, more than a month after COVID-19 outbreak
IQALUIT, Nunavut - Nunavut's chief public health officer says people living in the territory will no longer be required to wear masks starting Friday, but he says they are still strongly encouraged. D...
Jul 28, 2021
Alberta to end isolation rules for COVID-19 cases, close contacts as cases rise
CALGARY - Alberta is ending isolation requirements for people who test positive for COVID-19 and their close contacts as cases climb in the province. Dr. Deena Hinshaw, Alberta's chief medical officer...
Jul 28, 2021
Province planning for hundreds more long-term care beds in Regina
The province is is planning to add hundreds of long-term care beds in Regina. "The province is moving forward with a plan to develop approximately 600 long-term care beds in Regina, to meet the needs ...
Jul 28, 2021 (980 CJME file photo)
England, Scotland exclude Canadians from new exception to quarantine measures
OTTAWA - Fully vaccinated Canadian travellers have been left out of plans to ease quarantine restrictions for entry to England and Scotland. The United Kingdom countries announced Wednesday that trave...
Jul 28, 2021
OPINION
Sarah Mills: Speeding tickets three months after the fact are no deterrent
Sarah Mills says photo radar tickets that come from Calgary months after the offence is not going to teach anyone a less...
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The Evan Bray Show - Tuesday, May 5
8:30 - As central Saskatchewan is dealing with flooding, the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency is working closely with m...