In Alberta, you will now have to pay between $5 to $10 to obtain a rapid COVID-19 screening test in a pharmacy, as the federal government ended its program to supply the provinces and territories with tests on October 1. free antigens. According to an Alberta Health spokesperson, the province had already received its entire … Read more
Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson tore his right Achilles tendon Sunday against the Cincinnati Bengals and will miss the remainder of the season, the team confirmed Monday. Watson suffered a minor injury in the second quarter of the game which ended 21-14 in favor of the Bengals. Watson will go under the knife, said the … Read more
Manitoba becomes the second province to sign an agreement with the federal government for the national school food program after Newfoundland and Labrador. Manitoba will receive $17.2 million in federal funding over three years. In Budget 2024, the federal government committed $1 billion over 5 years to feed 400,000 more children each year. Finance Minister … Read more
The Ottawa dental care program will finally be available at the Sainte-Anne-des-Monts community clinic. This Annemont dental clinic was not eligible for the federal government’s dental care program, since it is administered by the Integrated Health and Social Services Center (CISSS) of Gaspésie. The situation was denounced in the region, but now Quebec is changing … Read more
Tim Houston’s government announced Tuesday that the ferry service between Yarmouth and Bar Harbor, Maine, would be extended until 2026. He cited in particular the economic impacts linked to tourism. According to the province, the ferry service benefits all regions of the province and is not more expensive than comparable services. The province had a … Read more
In rural communities, the future of hospitals is an issue that worries many citizens. Some hospitals do not have emergency rooms open 24 hours a day and others close emergency rooms regularly. Frustrated citizens hope the next government will remedy the situation. The emergency room at Memorial Hospital in Sackville is open 7 days a … Read more
A few days after celebrating her 80th birthday, Diane Dufresne announced a new opus on Wednesday, State of siegewhich will be published on Friday. Composer Michel Cusson wrote the music for the album’s 11 tracks, on which the singer writes lyrics featuring different characters whose destinies intersect. Diane Dufresne traces the genesis of this album … Read more
Albertans can now make their appointment online, go directly to a pharmacy or call 811, to be vaccinated against respiratory viruses. The respiratory virus vaccines that will be offered this fall are specifically designed to provide a strong defense, says Chief Medical Officer of Health Mark Joffe in a statement. Three vaccines, two dates The … Read more
The respiratory virus season is off to a strong start in Ottawa with very high levels of COVID-19 within health care settings, according to Ottawa Public Health (OPH). Free vaccination campaigns are being launched in both Ontario and Quebec to prevent the spread of seasonal viruses. As of October 7, 22 outbreaks of COVID-19 were … Read more
The election campaign in Saskatchewan is entering its second week. On Monday, outgoing Premier and Saskatchewan Party Leader Scott Moe said his party will make it easier to access fertility treatments and cancer screening tests if re-elected on October 28. If the Saskatchewan Party wins the next election, it will create a 50% refundable tax … Read more