Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Two New COVID-19 Cases In N.B., Nine Have Recovered
The chief medical officer of health is urging New Brunswickers not to become complacent even if few new cases of COVID-19 are being reported. Dr. Jennifer Russell has confirmed two new cases in the pr...
Allan Dearing Mar 31, 2020
Feds Set Aside $2B For Protective Equipment
Canada has set aside $2 billion to buy personal protective equipment for frontline health-care workers. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said they are working with companies to make medical supplies such...
Brad Perry Mar 31, 2020
J.D. Irving, McCain Foundation Each Donate $1-Million To N.B. Food Banks
J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) and the McCain Foundation are each giving $1-million to help food banks that are struggling during the COIVD-19 outbreak. The donations will support the Food Depot Alimentai...
Trevor Nichols Mar 31, 2020
N.B. Releases More Details About COVID-19 Testing, Cases
New Brunswick health officials have provided more details about their testing for the COVID-19 virus. Dr. Jennifer Russell and senior health department staff held a technical briefing with media on Mo...
Brad Perry Mar 31, 2020
Respiratory Therapist Says He Feels Prepared For Pandemic
A respiratory therapist is feeling encouraged by the social distancing he sees people doing to avoid the spread of COVID-19. Michael Campbell has worked as a respiratory therapist for 22 years and is ...
Stephanie Sirois Mar 31, 2020
Retired Doctors, Students Helping During Pandemic
The Horizon Health Network says 900 retirees and students have reached out asking how they can help during the COVID-19 pandemic. Maura McKinnon, chief human resource officer, said they were overwhelm...
Brad Perry Mar 31, 2020
Armed Forces Ready To Help In COVID-19 Crisis
There are assurances from the country’s minister of defence the military will be there to help in the COVID-19 crisis. Harjit Sajjan notes there are three top priorities for the Canadian Armed F...
Vic Krasowski Mar 31, 2020
People Still Disobeying State Of Emergency: Higgs
New Brunswick’s premier said the province will issue tickets and fines if people do not comply with the state of emergency. Blaine Higgs made the comments Monday during the province’s dail...
Brad Perry Mar 31, 2020
Virus Presence Possible Without Identified Cases
There are more than 7,400 confirmed or probable cases of COVID-19 here in Canada. That’s the latest update from Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada’s chief public health officer, who adds that at any ...
Stuart Walter Mar 31, 2020
COVID-19 Death Toll Climbs To 89
The number of confirmed or probable cases of COVID-19 in Canada has jumped to more than 7,400. Quebec has more than 3,400 cases, followed by Ontario with more than 1,700 and British Columbia with more...
Brad Perry Mar 31, 2020
