Source: The Canadian Press Staff, ctvnews.ca, September 14, 2020 Behind the scenes Aline was Chretien’s confidante and most trusted adviser. OTTAWA — Aline Chretien may have been the most influential political figure Canadians never knew. She was often seen at political events — a petite, elegant figure standing demurely at the side of her gregarious… Continue reading Aline Chretien, wife and adviser of former PM Jean Chretien, Passes Away At 84
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Canadian Man With Texas Plates Has His Truck Vandalized
Source: Simon Little, globalnews.ca, September 11, 2020 The truck’s hood and windshield were damaged, and the licence plates were also stolen. Police are investigating an incident of vandalism in Victoria, B.C., targeting a Canadian man with U.S. licence plates. Keith Vidalin awoke Thursday morning to find his pickup truck, which has Texas plates, spray-painted with… Continue reading Canadian Man With Texas Plates Has His Truck Vandalized
Saskatoon Police Unveil New Tool to Detect Drivers Under the Influence
Source: Janella Hamilton, saskatoon.ctvnewsnews.ca, September 11, 2020 The unit costs $100,000 to operate, and much of this cost has come from the provincial government’s Criminal Property Forfeiture fund. SASKATOON — After a year of planning, Saskatoon Police Service has unveiled its new Mobile Alcohol and Drug Testing Unit. The van will allow officers to conduct… Continue reading Saskatoon Police Unveil New Tool to Detect Drivers Under the Influence
Possible COVID-19 Exposure at Old Navy and Hudson’s Bay in Saskatoon
Source: David Giles, globalnews.ca, September 10, 2020 Saskatchewan Health Authority says a person who may have been infectious with the novel coronavirus was at two different stores in Saskatoon. The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) says a person who has tested positive for the novel coronavirus may have been infectious when they were at two stores… Continue reading Possible COVID-19 Exposure at Old Navy and Hudson’s Bay in Saskatoon
First Sask. Drive-Thru COVID Test Site Produces 260 Swabs in 4 Hours
Source: Thomas Piller & Roberta Bell, globalnews.ca, September 10, 2020 Currently, the site will continue to do tests from 4-8 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays and from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays. Saskatchewan’s first drive-thru COVID-19 testing site opened on Tuesday night — and it was busy. Over the course of the inaugural… Continue reading First Sask. Drive-Thru COVID Test Site Produces 260 Swabs in 4 Hours
Free Goat Parasite Testing for Saskatchewan Producers
By Dr. Wendy Wilkins, DVM PhD, Disease Surveillance Veterinarian, Livestock Branch Starting this spring, the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture will be paying the laboratory costs associated with monitoring the internal parasite burden and/or treatment efficacy in Saskatchewan goats. This project is in collaboration with Dr. Fritz Schumann and Dr. Fabienne Uehlinger from the Western College… Continue reading Free Goat Parasite Testing for Saskatchewan Producers
Universal Testing Available for Saskatchewan Starting Today
By Mallorie Rast Starting today, anyone in the province can request a test for COVID-19–whether or not you are currently experiencing symptoms. The testing is not available for walk-ins, but by referral only. Interested parties should apply for a referral through either the HealthLine 811, or through a family physician or a nurse practitioner. Priority… Continue reading Universal Testing Available for Saskatchewan Starting Today
Airline Temperature Checks Mandatory for Travelers in Canada
Source: Ryan Patrick Jones,cbc.ca, June 13, 2020 If a first check finds a fever, the person’s temperature will be taken again in 10 minutes. Anyone found with a fever in both checks will not be allowed to fly unless they have a medical document providing a reason. Passengers travelling by plane to, from or within… Continue reading Airline Temperature Checks Mandatory for Travelers in Canada
Rare Kawasaki-Like Disease Affecting Children
Source: bbc.com, May 14, 2020 The syndrome is very rare, but could possibly be something related to the build up of antibodies after having the coronavirus infection. Scores of UK and US children have been affected by a rare inflammatory disease linked to coronavirus. In a tiny number of children it can cause serious complications,… Continue reading Rare Kawasaki-Like Disease Affecting Children
Wuhan Wants to Test 11 Million Residents for COVID-19
Source: bbc.com, May 12, 2020 The testing plan comes after six new cases emerged over the weekend. The Chinese city of Wuhan is drawing up plans to test its entire population of 11 million people for Covid-19, state media report. The plan appears to be in its early stages, with all districts in Wuhan told… Continue reading Wuhan Wants to Test 11 Million Residents for COVID-19