Yesterday morning my husband woke up at 5am to get in line. The last time either one of us did anything like that was for concert tickets - and it was many years ago. This time it was for the H1N1 vaccine for our kids. All the conflicting news reports about the supply running out, and 9-hour … [Read more...]
News Headlines for Monday, May 12, 2009
In National News:Canada could be short 60,000 nurses in 15 years: studyIn our opinion: If you've ever been involved in our healthcare system, you know that nurses are the driving force behind it. Here's hoping more caring and talented young people turn their talents to this much-needed profession. … [Read more...]
News Headlines for Thursday, May 7, 2009
In National News: Harper touts development in surprise visit to Afghanistan (National Post) In our opinion: Harper is trying to convince Canadian troops and civilians alike that the mission in Afghanistan is more about aid and reconstruction than combat. Well, time will tell. Reports suggest elderly … [Read more...]
News Headlines for Wednesday, May 6, 2009
In National News: TSX over 10,000, back where it was 6 months ago (CBC)In our opinion: Although the TSX is not the be-all, end-all, it's comforting to see some signs of economic recovery. Canadian, Mexican flu strains match (Globe and Mail) Russia expels Canadian diplomats (National Post) In World … [Read more...]
News Headlines for Tuesday, May 5, 2009
In National News: Nova Scotia's swine flu total hits 48 (CBC)In our opinion: Lots of reported cases, but so far no deaths in Canada. Remember: wash your hands!New video released in Ont. missing girl case (National Post)Alberta girl recovering from swine flu symptoms (Globe and mail) In World News UN … [Read more...]
News Headlines for Monday, May 4, 2009
In National News: Alberta child hospitalized with severe case of swine flu (National Post)In our opinion: In Canada's first severe case of H1N1 flu, there is no known link to Mexico. Our thoughts are with the family of this seriously ill child. We hope for a speedy and full recovery. Police seek … [Read more...]
News Headlines for Friday, May 1, 2009
In National News: Halifax evacuations continue as wildfire burns (CBC) In our opinion: What scary images! Our thoughts are with the families who have lost their homes to the fire. Thankfully there have been no major injuries. 15 new cases of swine flu confirmed in Canada (National Post) The war over … [Read more...]
News Headlines for Wednesday, April 29, 2009
In National News: Pope apologizes for residential-school abuse (Globe and Mail)In our opinion: We once read that offering an apology brings grace. There can never be an excuse for what happened in residential schools - apologies are the only option and even that has been too long in coming. Taser's … [Read more...]
News Headlines for Tuesday, April 28, 2009
In National News: Baby survives after being abandoned in the woods (Globe and Mail)In our opinion: This is a really weird one - the father grabbed his 13 month old son from the mother, drove for hours and then abandoned his son in the woods, before being turned over to police hours later. … [Read more...]