It’s been said that rather than splurge on big-ticket items in times of crisis, consumers will indulge themselves by buying lipstick. COVID-19 may have turned that wisdom on its head, since masks are covering people’s mouths.
Manitoba’s prioritization of traditional healers and knowledge keepers for COVID-19 vaccination is setting an example for other provinces to follow, according to Indigenous health experts.
The site of the largest COVID-19 outbreak in Canada is now facing a new spate of cases. Alberta Health Services confirmed there are 11 cases linked to the Cargill meat-processing plant near High River, Alta., as of Saturday. Of those, seven cases are active.
Amanda Robichaud was a province away from her home and family when she gave birth to her micro-preemie son. What she didn’t know was that her entire community was mobilizing, with family, friends and even strangers rallying to help her.