7 d. ago Prince Edward Island’s chief public health office confirms two new cases of measles

Prince Edward Island is reporting two cases of measles in unvaccinated or partially vaccinated people.

Economics

2 w. ago Lethbridge police chief accused of breaking health rules during pandemic has complaint dismissed

In his decision, Presiding Officer Brett Carlson concluded the chief did not mean to break the rules, apologized and didn't do it again.

Science

3 w. ago U.S. weather presenter’s coverage of Canadian wildfires has intensified

This year's fire season — the second worst since the 2023 wildfire season — has seen wildfires consume 3.7 million hectares, six times the area of Prince Edward Island.

Events

3 w. ago Canada’s top doctor Theresa Tam leaving position when term ends June 20

TORONTO — Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Theresa Tam is leaving her position at the end of next week. Tam has been in the role since June 2017, but became a household name in the last five years as she led the country’s public health response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Tam says her term […]

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3 w. ago Canadian premiers turn to New England governors for support on Trump tariffs

FREDERICTON — A group of Canadian premiers appear to be setting high expectations as they pursue negotiations with American governors to mitigate the impacts of United States-imposed tariffs on their economies. Premiers from New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland and Labrador, Ontario, and Quebec’s economic minister are scheduled to meet with New England […]

Politics

3 w. ago Postmedia Parcel Service Expands National Delivery Network to Better Serve Canadians in Newfoundland and Saskatchewan

TORONTO — Postmedia Network Inc. (“Postmedia”) today announced the expansion of Postmedia Parcel Service, which will further connect Canadians across Newfoundland and Saskatchewan. This strategic growth builds on Postmedia’s existing parcel services in Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick and British Columbia, strengthening the company’s commitment to delivering reliable service to communities that are […]

Society

4 w. ago Don’t know if you’ve been vaccinated against measles? Get a shot, doctors urge

Public health doctors say if people don’t know if they’ve been vaccinated against measles, they should get a shot. Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada’s chief public health officer, says people should try their best to find their vaccine records and ask their doctors. People born before 1970 are presumed to have been exposed to measles and […]

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