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Descrease article font size Increase article font size Winnipeg’s mayor has appointed a new advisor to help support some of the city’s most vulnerable. Scott Gillingham announced Friday that Jarred Baker will serve as Winnipeg’s senior advisor on homelessness, beginning June 5. The mayor said Baker has more than 15 …
Read More »Lake Winnipeg’s future worries Manitoba’s fishing industry after zebra mussel invasion – Winnipeg
A new species is making its home in Lake Winnipeg, leaving fishers and local residents worried. Zebra mussels are seen as an invasive species in Manitoba’s largest lake, clogging up fishing boats, nets, and ropes. The government of Canada defines the species as invasive, seen not just along Lake Winnipeg …
Read More »N.B. government to table budget as province sees surge in population – New Brunswick
By The Staff The Canadian Press Posted March 21, 2023 8:32 am Descrease article font size Increase article font size New Brunswick’s finance minister is scheduled to table a provincial budget today as the government grapples with problems in health care and housing and the effects of a population surge. …
Read More »Birdhouse project raises funds for Oliver, B.C. homeless population – Okanagan
A community art project in Oliver, B.C., has been raising funds for the local homeless population. Oliver Councillor Dave Mattes, his wife, along with local organizations helped bring his idea to life nearly two years ago. The project includes 40 unique birdhouses located on the corner of Main Street and …
Read More »Population of Kingston, Ont. region jumped in 2022 – Kingston
The Kingston area’s population took a big jump last year during the height of the pandemic. Over 3,000 people moved to the Limestone City. While population growth can be good in some aspects, it can lead to growing pains in other areas. Kingston is building new housing across the city, …
Read More »Ambulance use in Ontario has grown far faster than population, study finds
A new study finds ambulance use in Ontario increased significantly in the years leading up to the pandemic, outpacing the growth in both population and hospital emergency room visits by other means. The study was led by researchers at Hamilton’s McMaster University and it looked at the yearly numbers of patients transported by …
Read More »Centre Raises Concern Over ‘Unsatisfactory’ COVID-19 Vaccination Among 60+ Population In North Eastern States
New Delhi: The Union government on Saturday directed eight northeastern states along with Uttarakhand, Ladakh and Jammu and Kashmir to increase focus on second dose vaccination among the 60-plus population. According to the Union Health Ministry’s release, this came as the Centre deemed the vaccine coverage in some of these …
Read More »Vaccination of 60-plus population sluggish after initial high; experts raise concerns, Health News, ET HealthWorld
The pace of vaccination of the 60-plus population has become sluggish in the past few weeks after an initial high, with healthcare experts attributing it to mobility issues and misinformation and unsubstantiated apprehensions about the jabs. According to Health Ministry data, 2.29 crore elderly people have been fully vaccinated so …
Read More »Harsh Vardhan | COVID Vaccination: India will be able to vaccinate entire population soon, says Harsh Vardhan
Chennai: Union Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan on Friday said soon it would be a reality to vaccinate the entire population in the country against COVID-19 after prioritising risk groups. The Centre has started a new COVID platform to track particulars of potential vaccine beneficiaries and also …
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