News

Hosted by Alex Massé

Stories written by Kris Eugenio, Marilla Steuter-Martin and Hannah Besseau

Produced by Saturn De Los Angeles

There will soon be help for new First Nations mothers.

CBC News reports that much needed aid will be provided to new mothers and their babies from Confederation College and Sioux Lookout hospital to assist with the birthing procedure and aftermath.

Heavy snowfall over the weekend into Sunday night means driving on Quebec roads will be difficult until snow clearing operations are completed.

According to CTV, about 35 centimetres of snow have fallen on Montreal since the pre-official-winter snowstorm began Saturday.

And while there have been accidents and closures, the Sûreté du Québec and Transport Quebec have reported no fatalities.

Transport Quebec spokesperson Denis Arsenault advised drivers to delay their trips until Monday if possible to avoid possible accidents.

The city of Montreal is about to lose around 500 beds from its public-sector nursing homes.

According to the Gazette, Montreal and Quebec city have an excess amount of nursing home beds compared to the rest of the province.

Quebec Health Minister Réjean Hébert said that Montreal currently has 4.2 long-term beds per 100 elderly people. Roughly 2.2 beds more than elsewhere in Quebec.

The majority of the bed cuts will be in nursing homes with four or more people per room, whittling them down to double or single occupancy rooms.

Hosted by Jocelyn Beaudet, with a contribution from Alex Massé

Stories written by Catlin Spencer, Hannah Besseau and  Brendan Adams

Produced by Saturn De Los Angeles

Hosted & Produced by: Carlo Spiridigliozzi

Stories by: Saturn De Los Angeles, Marilla Steuter-Martin & John Toohey