Tag Archives: Health
Province announces new measures against Omicron COVID variant
As the number of cases of the new Omicron variant of COVID-19 continues to grow across the country, the province made a slew of announcements to help control the situation. EXPANDED RAPID TESTINGThe p...
Dec 15, 2021
Province doubles its commitment for addiction treatment spaces
EDMONTON, AB - The Government of Alberta says it has surpassed its commitment to boost addiction treatment spaces in the province.In 2019, the province committed to funding 4,000 annual treatment spac...
Dec 06, 2021
Grande Prairie surgeon suspended four months by CPSA
This story has been updated from its original versionThe College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta(CPSA) has suspended a Grande Prairie surgeon for four months after he was found guilty of unprofe...
Dec 06, 2021
How Do You Handle The Holidays When You've Lost Someone?
After the loss of a loved one, the season of light and song can be touched with a bittersweet sadness. How do you handle the various celebrations and events? How do you include the person you have los...
Nov 01, 2021
COVID-19's global death toll tops 5 million in under 2 years
The global death toll from COVID-19 topped 5 million on Monday, less than two years into a crisis that has not only devastated poor countries but also humbled wealthy ones with first-rate health care ...
Nov 01, 2021
To our health!
A needle is NOT a good surprise!! ***We interrupt this week’s e-news for an important announcement… I’m going to say this right upfront, I believe in the COVID vaccine. I believe eve...
Oct 25, 2021
What Kind Of Funeral Flowers Should You Send?
Sending flowers is a beautiful way to express your condolences. But how do you know which flowers to send? There are Three Types of Funeral Flower Arrangements: Vase and Basket Funeral Arrangements: T...
Oct 05, 2021
Poll: majority of Canadians favour vaccine passport for non-essential places
A new poll suggests eight out of 10 Canadians backed the notion of a COVID-19 vaccine passport in the days leading up to this week's rollout of a certificate system in Quebec and news that Ontario wou...
Sep 03, 2021
Are Hot Dogs Are Doing Joey Chestnut Dirty?
Featured in Ripley's Believe It or Not! BION of the Week Ripley's is constantly on the hunt to find the strangest Believe It or Not! stories, or BIONs, to share with our fellow fans of the bizarr...
Aug 27, 2021
COVID-19 vaccine to be mandatory for federal employees, many travellers
Ottawa will require federal employees, workers in federally regulated industries and many travellers to be vaccinated against COVID-19, marking an "evolution" in the government's position on vaccine m...
Aug 13, 2021