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Between respiratory virus season and a critical nursing shortage, it’s the perfect storm for health care in the province, the Manitoba Nurses Union president says. Darlene Jackson told Global Winnipeg the holidays were slammed for nurses, with a record 77 patients waiting to be triaged in the Health Sciences Centre …
Read More »Inaugural PWHL season quickly approaching for Saskatchewan athletes
Just a few years ago, Prince Albert’s Kaitlin Willoughby stood on top of the women’s hockey world raising the Clarkson Cup with the Calgary Inferno. While she hasn’t raised a trophy since then, the former University of Saskatchewan Huskies captain is feeling the same euphoria these days. “Honestly I think …
Read More »Leafs D John Klingberg done for the season
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted December 6, 2023 2:56 pm Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – Maple Leafs defenceman John Klingberg’s season is over. Toronto general manager Brad Treliving told reporters after Wednesday’s practice the 31-year-old is set to undergo hip surgery in the coming …
Read More »Hellebuyck’s first shutout of season powers Winnipeg Jets to 3-0 win over Panthers in Bowness’ return – Winnipeg
It’s hard to imagine a return to the bench going any better for Rick Bowness Friday night in Sunrise. After missing 13 games to be with his wife after her seizure, Bowness stepped back behind the bench for the Winnipeg Jets as they knocked off the Florida Panthers 3-0 in …
Read More »West Island food bank holds drive to fill empty shelves, prepare for holiday season – Montreal
Descrease article font size Increase article font size One home at a time, dozens of volunteers and staff from the West Island Mission went door to door in Pointe-Claire on Sunday morning. They were collecting food from people’s porches to bring back to the food bank’s pantry. Usually, the West …
Read More »Manitoba advises preventive measures as flu season begins amid health-care recovery – Winnipeg
Flu and cold season is well underway in Manitoba and as the province still grapples with a struggling health-care system, experts are urging people to try and reduce transmission. “Washing our hands, physically distancing as we’re able, staying home when we’re sick — those are all things that we can …
Read More »Bombers dump Stamps in regular season finale, finish 14-4 – Winnipeg
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Despite sitting several starters, the Winnipeg Blue Bombers wrapped up another regular season full of wins on a victorious note. The Bombers picked up a 36-13 win over the Calgary Stampeders at McMahon Stadium to finish the season at 14-4, good for …
Read More »Seniors’ centres embrace temporary masking during flu season – Winnipeg
New direction from Manitoba Health about masking up during flu season is an “easy step” to help keep vulnerable people healthy this flu season, the Manitoba Association of Senior Communities says. As of Wednesday, Shared Health said, staff at Manitoba hospitals, personal care homes and other health-care facilities, as well as …
Read More »New season, new goal song for Maple Leafs
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted October 12, 2023 11:58 am Updated October 12, 2023 12:02 pm Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – After a five-year run, the Toronto Maple Leafs and Hall & Oates are out of touch. The pop duo’s hit “You Make My …
Read More »Here’s how to get COVID-19, flu shots in Toronto this fall season – Toronto
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Toronto Public Health said it is launching its “fight the flu and COVID-19” vaccination campaign this fall season “in anticipation of a surge in respiratory illnesses.” In a press release on Tuesday, Toronto Public Health (TPH) said it is now offering COVID-19 …
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