COVID-19: Volunteers respond in droves to help seniors through pandemic initiative
“When the chips are down, people really care,” says Isobel Mackenzie, B.C.’s seniors advocate, “and they really care about seniors.”
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Local News COVID-19 update for June 1: Here's the latest on coronavirus in B.C.
Here's your daily update with everything you need to know on the novel coronavirus situation in B.C. for June 1, 2020. -
Local News COVID-19: B.C. protesters need to check themselves for disease, says health officials
“We know that right now, large gatherings remain very high-risk, even outdoors,” Henry said. -
Local News B.C. bans evictions by commercial landlords who refuse rent assistance
Finance Minister Carole James said B.C.'s order is intended to nudge landlords to apply for federal relief and protect commercial tenants. -
Local News Narcotics Anonymous still offering support for addicts - online
OTTAWA — Now, more than ever, the Ottawa Area of Narcotics Anonymous believes it’s vital to get the message out that those struggling with addiction are not alone. -
Local News Hair, hair: That trim may not be too far off, EOHU suggests
Thinking of going for a cross-border coiffure?Dr. Paul Roumeliotis, the region’s medical officer of health, is advising against leaving locks in La Belle Province. -
Senior Living: Your TFSA is an essential tool
A TFSA, or tax-free savings account, was first introduced in 2009 for Canadians to create an investment savings account whereby all growth on their deposits are not taxed. -
Senior Living: Gardening does a body good
“Urban farming” is a wave of the future. Not long ago, I saw a picture of a 12-storey building in The Hague, my birth city.
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COVID-19: B.C.'s dual health crises lead to more deaths, and more demand for recovery services
The wait-list at Burnaby's Charlford House, which provides residential drug treatment programs for women, has grown, and workers fear that demand will continue as people continue to isolate due to ... -
Fitness: What will gyms look like when they reopen?
Prior to mid-March, gyms featured lots of shared equipment, people exercising close to one another and plenty of hands touching plenty of surfaces. -
Health Montreal extends state of emergency until June 4
The state of emergency has been renewed several times since it was first declared March 27. -
Business Loaned machine helps Outaouais boost COVID-19 testing capacity
Clinicians in the area can now get test results in as few as six hours after samples are taken, instead of having to wait for days while patient swabs are ... -
Local News COVID-19 update for May 30: Here's the latest on coronavirus in B.C.
Here's your daily update with everything you need to know on the novel coronavirus situation in B.C. for May 30, 2020. -
Local News COVID-19 outbreaks over within EOHU long-term care facilities
There are no longer any current COVID-19 outbreaks within long-term care facilities in the Eastern Ontario Health Unit. -
Local News COVID-19: B.C. health officials announce four new cases, no new deaths
Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry and Health Minister Adrian Dix also commended the federal government's decision to extend the ban on large cruise ships, which began in March, through ... -
News Study of GoFundMe campaigns reveals gaps in B.C. health-care system
Campaigns in Vancouver Coastal Health often received higher donation amounts than those in Fraser Health.
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Local News Moment of silence to honour those lost to overdose
Local group honours those struggling with substance use and those lost to overdose -
Local News John P. Larche Charity Golf Classic highlights the 1980s
An annual mixed-golf tournament went back in time celebrating the year of long mullets, neon colours and leg warmers. -
Health How much cannabis could you smoke and stay under the propose...
OTTAWA — Last month, at a city council meeting in Kelowna, B.C., the ranking RCMP officer was giving his quarterly update on policing when a councillor posed a question about ... -
Health Take a walk for health's sake
What better way to start the morning than with a good stroll and good company? “Oh, it was beautiful, it’s perfect,” said Jeannine Harwood, one of about a dozen urban ...
