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- 2/13/2022
Manitoba doctor receives national recognition for work on Indigenous healthcare
Since October 2020, Dr. Lavallee has served as the CEO of Keewatinohk Inniniw Minoayawin, a not-for-profit that works closely with Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Inc. - 2/13/2022
Black women's disproportionate role in Quebec healthcare source of community pride
When 26-year-old nurse Stephanie Bumba looks at herself in the mirror wearing her uniform, she feels pride and sees a past she wants to honour. - 2/13/2022
First phase of plan to ease COVID-19 restrictions begins today in Nova Scotia
The limit for informal gatherings has increased to 25 people from 10 people, but formal events such as weddings, funerals and faith services can still only operate at 50% capacity. - 2/13/2022
Canada's PM Justin Trudeau to invoke Emergencies Act as blockades drag on
Trudeau consulted premiers about using the Emergencies Act earlier Monday about the use of the act, which could give the federal government temporary and extraordinary powers to curtail the demonstrations. That followed an urgent meeting with his cabinet Sunday night. - 2/13/2022
Trudeau, premiers discussing Emergencies Act to battle blockades across Canada
The Emergencies Act allows a government to invoke temporary measures, including barring people from gathering or travelling to certain locations, to protect national security, public order and public welfare. - 2/10/2022
Regina woman says she's going blind after doctor stigmatized her for past drug use
Melanie Hodge of Regina filed a complaint last week, helped by a support worker, with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan. - 2/10/2022
Alberta plan to phase out all COVID-19 restrictions 'reckless': Public health faculty
In an open letter sent to Premier Jason Kenney and top-ranking United Conservative officials, about 25 people with varied experience in public health, infectious diseases and social epidemiology say the government is using selective data to support its desired policies. - 2/10/2022
New Brunswick judge rejects 'rambling' anti vax arguments from four public servants
In a scathing decision that takes aim at basic anti-vaccination arguments, Court of Queen's Bench Justice E. Thomas Christie said the court had no jurisdiction in this case. - 2/10/2022
In reversal, FDA puts brakes on COVID shots for kids under 5
The Food and Drug Administration had urged Pfizer and its partner BioNTech to apply for authorization of extra-low doses of its vaccine for the youngest children before studies were even finished—citing the toll the Omicron variant has taken on children.