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An epidemic of overdiagnosis: Melanoma diagnoses sky rocket
Friday, January 8, 2021
"Melanoma is now the posterchild for overdiagnosis," said Welch. "Although the conventional response has been to recommend regular skin checks, it is far more likely that more skin checks are the cause of the epidemic -- not its solution." continue reading
Alberta COVID-19 restrictions remain in place until Jan. 21
Friday, January 8, 2021
Kenney said businesses will be given at least one week’s notice should changes be made to the current public health restrictions. continue reading
B.C.’s COVID-19 social gathering restrictions to be extended until Feb. 5, 2021
Friday, January 8, 2021
B.C.’s ban on social gatherings amid the COVID-19 pandemic has been extended until midnight on Feb. 5, 2021. continue reading
Manitoba Bridge Grant Beginning January 8, 2021 – second payment
Thursday, January 7, 2021
Beginning January 8, 2021, the Manitoba Government will begin issuing a second payment to eligible applicants that applied for a Bridge Grant during the period of November 16 - December 31, 2020. continue reading
RE-OPEN SASKATCHEWAN TRAINING SUBSIDY EXTENDED
Thursday, January 7, 2021
Today, the Government of Saskatchewan announced an extension of the application deadline for the Re-Open Saskatchewan Training Subsidy (RSTS) from December 31, 2020 to March 31, 2021. continue reading