Youth sports rules explained after latest round of COVID-19 restrictions in Alberta
Can children still play sports after the latest round of COVID-19 restrictions in Alberta? The answer is yes, but there are a number of rules to follow.
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Canadian researchers want to shift away from health risk and age-based vaccine rollout
Canadian researchers are calling for a more nuanced approach to vaccinating the population, shifting away from a focus on age and health risks and towards a more equitable rollout.
Alberta's vaccine rollout extends to more health-care workers Monday
The next phase of COVID-19 vaccinations in Alberta will begin Monday with more health-care workers being eligible to receive their immunization.
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Take-home COVID-19 gargle testing kits offered in Vancouver schools
Kids who develop symptoms of COVID-19 may be sent home from school with easy-to-use testing kits thanks to a new program through the BC Children’s Hospital.
Doctor urges Ford government, feds to coordinate transfer of ICU nurses from other provinces to Ontario
A critical care doctor in Toronto is urging the province and federal government to begin coordinating the transfer of intensive care nurses from other provinces to Ontario as the number of COVID-19 patients in ICU beds across the province approaches 600.
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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
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As millions of Canadians prepare to file their taxes this spring following an unusual year, it’s proving to be a trickier tax season than normal.
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After $500M of double CERB payments made, investigation needed into fraud: AG
Canada's auditor general said while she applauds the government's efforts to get money out the door quickly to Canadians who had been impacted financially by the COVID-19 pandemic, less rigorous eligibility screening did lead to cases of abuse.
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Record high variant of concern cases reported in Alberta alongside 1,293 new cases of COVID-19
Alberta reported another 1,293 new cases of COVID-19 and an additional 876 variant of concern cases.
April snowfall causes collisions, poor road conditions in Edmonton
Spring snowfall was behind a number of crashes in Edmonton and the surrounding area Saturday.
Friends and family remember Colby Cave
Friends and family remembered late Oiler Colby Cave at a celebration of life Saturday morning.
Beaver County resident faces $62,000 fire fighting bill
It was a cold day at the end of Jan. 2021, when Samantha Zemlak got a call from friends telling her the garage on her Beaver County property was on fire.
Crown and Anchor Pub & Grill in north Edmonton remains open for indoor dining
A local restaurant is keeping its indoor dining open to the public despite current public health restrictions.
Junior and senior high schools to receive rapid COVID-19 testing in Calgary, Edmonton, Lethbridge, and Grande Prairie
There will be 440,000 rapid test kits distributed to schools and testing will be offered to 220,000 students and staff in Alberta once the program is fully implemented.
Alberta's vaccine rollout extends to more health-care workers Monday
The next phase of COVID-19 vaccinations in Alberta will begin Monday with more health-care workers being eligible to receive their immunization.
Alberta Health Services vehicles ‘pelted’ with eggs and Edmonton office painted with graffiti
Alberta Health Services (AHS) has been targeted by acts of vandalism earlier this week that it calls “disturbing.”
Men's world curling championship in Calgary in COVID limbo
The men's world curling championship in Calgary remained suspended Saturday awaiting test results for the COVID-19 virus.
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Majority of Canadians not using COVID Alert app, study finds
A recent study by York University has found that the majority of Canadians are not using the COVID Alert app, citing accessibility issues and privacy concerns as the biggest obstacles.
Prince Charles pays tribute to 'my dear Papa' who gave such devoted service
Prince Charles on Saturday paid tribute to his 'dear Papa' who had given such remarkably devoted service to Queen Elizabeth, to the royal family, to Britain and to the Commonwealth, expressing gratitude for such touching praise of his father.
Funeral for Prince Philip to be held on April 17, Harry plans to attend
The funeral service for Prince Philip, the husband of Queen Elizabeth, will be held on April 17, Buckingham Palace said on Saturday, confirming that Prince Harry was planning to attend.
Too much Prince Philip coverage? BBC says complaints have been received
The British Broadcasting Corporation said on Saturday it had received complaints about the amount of coverage it dedicated to the death of Prince Philip after some viewers were upset that normal programming was cancelled.
Trudeau winds up Liberal convention with election campaign-style speech
Justin Trudeau wound up a three-day Liberal convention Saturday with a partisan speech that sounded much like the launch of an election campaign.
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Hours-long lineup for vaccine at Toronto hotspot clinic
Toronto Mayor John Tory welcomed new public health measures announced by the Ontario government on Thursday, saying it will help save lives.
Only family allowed at April 17 funeral for Prince Philip
The funeral service for Prince Philip, will be held on April 17, Buckingham Palace confirmed on Saturday.
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