Alberta COVID hospitalizations up 73% since July: health minister
On Monday, Alberta’s health minister provided updated data on influenza, RSV and COVID-19 cases, and that the dashboard that should…
Quebec delayed preparation for COVID-19 in care homes, leading to deaths: lawsuit
A Montreal lawyer says that Quebec’s COVID-19 response in long-term care homes was marked by improvisation and that a pre-existing…
COVID-19, influenza vaccines available soon at Alberta pharmacies
Influenza vaccines will be available in Alberta pharmacies on Oct. 16, with the new Moderna XBB vaccine likely to be…
COVID-19 hospitalizations triple in Quebec over the past month, health minister says
Many of those patients are admitted for other reasons and contract the novel coronavirus during their hospital stay, according to…
Ontario ombudsman urges stronger enforcement of LTC rules
Ontario’s ombudsman says the Ministry of Long-Term Care needs to put in place clear rules for in-person inspections to prepare…
As cost of living soars, school food programs struggle to fill growing need
The Coalition for Healthy School Food and Breakfast Club of Canada are urging the government to implement a national school…
N.B. woman turns yard into vegetable garden to inspire others to grow food
A New Brunswick woman has turned her front yard into a vegetable garden, hoping to encourage more Canadians to grow…
Sexually transmitted infections on the rise in Alberta; massive spike in babies born with syphillis
‘This is a shocking number to experience in Canada today. Our expected number of cases should be zero.’
Edmonton schools to collect student data on race, sexual orientation
Edmonton’s largest school division wants to learn more about its students via demographic survey that asks questions about gender, religious,…
Montreal police investigate sexual assault reported at Dollard-des-Ormeaux high school
The sexual assault, reported to local police a week ago, is said to have happened inside the hallways of Des…