'Very jealous': Canadian teams unable to take advantage of relaxed COVID-19 rules
The league eased some of its tight COVID-19 health and safety protocols over the weekend for clubs that have been fully vaccinated.
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Federal public health agency doesn't know how many Canadians have received COVID-19 vaccines abroad
Amid a push to have as much of the Canadian population vaccinated as quickly as possible, the federal public health agency says it doesn't know how many Canadians have received COVID-19 vaccines in other countries.
COVID-19 hospitalizations rising as Alberta records another 1,597 cases
Hospitalizations surged Monday to 690 after being 668 on Sunday and 661 on Saturday.
Pfizer COVID-19 shot expanded to U.S. children as young as 12
U.S. regulators on Monday expanded the use of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine to children as young as 12, offering a way to protect the nation's adolescents before they head back to school in the fall and paving the way for them to return to more normal activities.
'We want to survive': Indigenous children in Toronto receive COVID-19 vaccines at school clinic
Indigenous children in Toronto are celebrating after becoming some of the first kids in Ontario to receive one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
B.1.617 variant first identified in India classified as variant of global concern
The World Health Organziation said on Monday that the B.1.617 variant first identified in India was being classified as a variant of global concern.
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Accountants, politicians call on Canada Revenue Agency to delay income tax deadline
The federal government has not extended the April 30 tax deadline for 2020 returns, and accountants say that’s leaving some Canadians in a lurch.
Filing 2020 taxes late could lead to months of delays for COVID-19 financial aid, says CRA
With income tax deadlines approaching, the federal government is warnings that filing late could mean delays of up to two months for anyone hoping to receive any of the various COVID-19 financial relief benefits.
Why doctors, advocates are calling for permanent paid sick days for Canadian workers
Worker and patient advocates in multiple provinces are calling for permanent paid sick days, arguing that the federal COVID-19 sick leave benefit has too many restrictions for lower-income, precarious and migrant workers.
Sickness benefit available, feds willing to help provinces vaccinate: PM Trudeau
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is reminding front-line workers about the availability of a federal sick leave benefit, and is offering premiers more help to speed up their vaccine rollouts as the country faces a third major surge in new cases.
As Liberals consider EI update, gig workers hope to qualify for social safety net
The place of gig workers has become a key issue in ongoing deliberation on how the decades-old employment insurance system will be updated.
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Wildfire near Tomahawk, Alta. at 50 per cent containment as of Monday
Fire crews in Parkland County are dousing hotspots of a wildfire near Tomahawk, Alta. that has been burning since Thursday.
Family physicians in Fort McMurray deliver COVID-19 vaccines through pilot project
A pilot project in Fort McMurray is allowing family doctors to administer COVID-19 vaccines to their patients.
COVID-19 hospitalizations rising as Alberta records another 1,597 cases
Hospitalizations surged Monday to 690 after being 668 on Sunday and 661 on Saturday.
Tens of thousands of Albertans book COVID-19 vaccines as eligibility expands to 12 and up
Thousands of newly eligible Albertans spent time online Monday securing a COVID-19 vaccine appointment, now that anyone 12 can book.
Artists join coal fight, supporting southern Alberta landowners with online art auction
More than two dozen artists have banded together to support a group of landowners fighting proposed coal mining projects in the foothills and Eastern Slopes of the Rocky Mountains.
McDavid scores winning OT goal as Oilers defeat Canadiens
The Montreal Canadiens clinched a post-season spot Monday night despite dropping a 4-3 overtime decision to the Edmonton Oilers at Bell Centre.
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NEW | Series of Edmonton pharmacy robberies believed to be committed by one man: police
Edmonton police believe the same man is responsible for a string of pharmacy robberies that happened on the city's east side last month.
2 Edmonton grocery stores to become FreshCo next spring
Grocery store shoppers in Edmonton and Fort McMurray will have another store to choose from as FreshCo plans to open three new stores in Alberta.
Controversial Calgary pastor released from custody
A controversial Calgary pastor and his brother have been released from custody after being arrested for organizing a gathering that violated Alberta's public health orders.
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Military report details 'horrifying' conditions at two Toronto long-term care homes
The Canadian military claims that more than two dozen residents at a Toronto long-term care home died due to dehydration prior to their arrival amid the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic while feces and vomit were reportedly found on the floors and walls of another, according to a newly obtained report.
Canadian couple stuck in India after travelling to adopt baby girl
Hari Gopal and Komal Garg have been stuck in India since Canada banned flights from the country as it battles a deadly second wave of COVID-19 infections.
Queen re-emerges to outline U.K. government's new agenda
Queen Elizabeth II on Tuesday makes her first public appearance since the funeral of her late husband, Prince Philip, to open a new session of the United Kingdom's parliament.
Ontario's stay-at-home order will likely be extended into June to avoid fourth COVID-19 wave
Ontario has been advised to 'stay the course' with the province's pandemic restrictions, which could see the stay-at-home order extended until June.
Woman accused of using bear spray to abduct Ottawa newborn on Mother's Day
A Quebec woman is facing charges after allegedly breaking into the Ottawa home of a new mother and using bear spray on the occupants before abducting an eight-day-old infant.
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