Over $70,000 was raised yesterday during the Health Care Foundation Radiothon, in support of mental health supports for front line responders.
The radiothon ran from 1-5pm on VOCM, with all proceeds going to First Responder Mental Health and the First Responder Psychological Safety Collaborative.
The money will help provide those services for police officers, Rovers Search and Rescue.
Following an increase in reports to poison control centers, Health Canada has recalled rapid antigen test kits.
Here’s a link to the Public advisory issued February 24, 2022:
www.recalls-reppels.canada.ca/…/rapid-antigen-test…
“Many test kits include liquid solutions with chemical preservatives, such as sodium azide and proclin that maybe poisonous if swallowed or absorbed through the skin, particularly in children and pets. Small doses of sodium azide can lower blood pressure, and larger doses may cause more serious health effects. Proclin is also found in many kits. It contains chemicals that can cause skin and eye irritation, as well as allergic reactions.
World Tuberculosis (TB) Day, recognized on March 24 each year, is an official global public health campaign of the World Health Organization. Recognizing World TB day provides an opportunity to enhance public awareness and education of TB and reduce the stigma and fear associated with TB diagnosis.
“I would like to take this opportunity to formally acknowledge the strength of Nunatsiavummiut who sought treatment after being diagnosed with active or sleeping TB. By completing treatment, you have protected your friends, family and community from TB.”
“I would also like to recognize the compassion and dedication of all those involved in efforts to eliminate TB in Nunatsiavut, across the province, the country, and around the world. The COVID-19 pandemic has reversed years of progress globally towards TB elimination, making our commitment to end this disease more important than ever.”
This years theme for world TB day is “Invest to end TB. Save lives.” It calls on all of us to make TB elimination a priority by removing health disparities and inequity by focusing on the social determinants of Inuit health.
Together, we can make Nunatsiavut TB free.
I, Johannes Lampe, President of Nunatsiavut Government, DO HEREBY PROCLAIM, Thursday, March 24, 2022 as “World TUBERCULOSIS DAY” in Nunatsiavut.
Tuttusigiannik means to go caribou hunting in Inuktittut.
Mary Binky Andersen is the organizer for this event.
She says there are 8 participants that will be going on this trip.
She also adds that they will be camping out at Antalâk country or TikuatikKâk country for 4 nights and 5 days out on the land to experience caribou hunting, igloo making and ice fishing.
Click here to hear more from Andersen.
The first day for the 5th Gracie Flowers Ice Hockey Memorial Tournament turned out to be an exciting night after two years since COVID-19 have struck.
Edward Flowers is the organizer for the event.
He says Team Torngat went against Team Nunatsiavut Group of Companies(NGC) with team NGC who took the lead of 3 to nothing in a best four out of seven series.
Some players in the Atom, Peewee and Female division also received Player of the Game certificates.
The Female and Women Division will be playing today if the team in Makkovik decides to come, if not, our local female team will play against the atom/peewee boys at 6pm.
We will be providing updates with the tournament from Flowers as the tournament proceeds.
The Provincial Government has announced a Rising Cost of Living Plan to help Newfoundlanders and Labradorians with rising fuel and grocery costs.
Finance Minister Siobhan Coady made the announcement today in conjunction with John Abbott and Bernard Davis.
The five-point plan includes increased funding for some of the province’s most vulnerable and provides incentives toward the transition away from fossil fuels.
The Income Supplement, which is provided four times a year is being increased by 10 per cent, while the Seniors’ Benefit is also increasing by 10 per cent.
Those on income support will see a one-time benefit of $400 dollars per family and $200 dollar for individuals come the first week of April.
Meanwhile, funding is being provided to help with the transition away from fossil fuels.
She says an additional $1.9 million dollars is being provided for electric vehicle charging infrastructure, while a $2,500 rebate is being provided to consumers and a $1,500 dollar rebate for plug-in hybrid vehicles. $5,000 dollars is also being provided for Newfoundlanders and Labradorians who want to transition from home heating oil to electric.
The provincial budget is expected April 7.
Eastern Health has imposed visitor restrictions at a long-term facility due to COVID cases patients.
Restrictions are now in place at St. Patrick’s Home in St. John’s.
Each resident in the affected facilities or floors is allowed to have one designated visitor.
Families are asked to contact their assigned unit or facility. The measures in place are designed to reduce the spread of COVID-19.
Newfoundland and Labrador COVID-19 hospitalization rate hit a new high earlier this week, but the Minister of Health assures the numbers are not overwhelming the system.
On Monday, March 21, the province announced that there are 31 people in hospital because of the virus- the highest that numbers have been since the pandemic started. Of those cases, 3 of them are in ICU.
John Haggie, Minister of Health says numbers are currently bouncing around the mid 20’s and mid 30’s., which is not a cause for concern in terms of healthcare capacity.
Haggie explains that is “way less” than the numbers hospitalized with influenza during the peaks of that disease. He says the need is like other kinds of residuary disease.
The Nunatsiavut Government held their Assembly sitting on March 8 and 9, 2022.
Susan Onalik is the Speaker for the Nunatsiavut Government.
She says the housing initiative act was updated where buildings are provided to support Inuit families.
There was also financial statements and reports for the fiscal year that ended March 31, 2021.
Onalik adds that they’re looking at future options and initiatives that can reduce the harms of alcohol in Nunatsiavut communities.
Click here to hear more from Onalik on the discussions from the assembly.
The 5th Annual Gracie Flowers Memorial Ice Hockey Tournament starts today, March 22nd, 2022.
Edward Flowers is the organizer of this event.
He says the opening game will start with the atoms/peewee and the female divisions.
The puck with drop with team NGC versus team Torngat at 5pm at the Husky Centre.
The registration fee to participate is $15 per player.
The Female/women division will play tomorrow Wednesday, March 23, and the Men’s Division will play on Thursday, March 24th.
On Friday, March 25th, there will be an opening ceremony starting at 5:30pm with a game of the Redcats versus the Warriors.
Flowers adds that any travelling teams are also welcomed to attend the tournament.