Health officials urge Islanders to get flu shots, despite uncertainty around developing strain

With flu season beginning in Prince Edward Island, there are some concerns being raised around whether the influenza vaccine ...

CBC’s Cross Country Checkup is checking in on health care in P.E.I.

CBC's national call-in radio program Cross Country Checkup is coming to P.E.I. on Sunday as part of its 60th season. CBC News ...
Toronto Life

Canada has lost its measles elimination status

After nearly three decades, Canada no longer holds measles elimination status, according to a statement issued by the Public ...

Many private long-term care homes in P.E.I. 'only partially compliant' with standards, says MLA

About a dozen Islanders who have loved ones in privately operated long-term care homes in Prince Edward Island say they're concerned about the care their loved ones are getting in comparison to those ...

Uncertainty for P.E.I.'s federal public service employees as Carney plans to slash 16K jobs

The federal government is set to slash 16,000 positions — or about 4.5 per cent of the public service workforce — over the ...
My Prince George Now

Province rolls out updated flu and COVID-19 vaccines for fall

B.C. officials say it’s time to roll up your sleeves as we enter the fall virus season. “Immunization remains the best protection against severe disease, complications and hospitalization,” said Dr.
CBC.ca

Alberta parents still struggling to book COVID shots for kids as doctors raise alarm about access

Parents and doctors continue to push back against the Alberta government’s controversial COVID-19 vaccine rollout. The program has faced fierce and ongoing opposition since the province announced its ...