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Second doses of COVID-19 vaccines can be given up to 4 months after first, NACI now says
The panel of medical experts advising the federal government on vaccination now says that the second dose of COVID-19 vaccines can be given up to four months after the first, if Canada wants to maximize the number of people being immunized.
PM 'optimistic' Canada's vaccination timeline could speed up
While U.S. President Joe Biden pledges that there will be enough COVID-19 vaccine supply for every adult in America by the end of May, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he's not ready yet to say Canada’s immunization timeline will speed up, but he's 'very optimistic' it will.
Chief medical adviser says Health Canada preparing for quick approval of boosters
Canada's chief medical adviser says her department is constantly receiving and reviewing any data on vaccines and COVID-19 variants and will be ready to quickly authorize needed boosters when they're available.
Feds extending COVID-19 wage and rent subsidy until June
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the government will extend the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy and the Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy until June of this year as the country grapples with the COVID-19 pandemic.
Less fur, better conversation: Quebec veterinarians are giving humans COVID-19 vaccines
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Feds extending COVID-19 wage and rent subsidy until June
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the government will extend the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy and the Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy until June of this year as the country grapples with the COVID-19 pandemic.
CRA says 'rare' error in some tax slips lists repaid CERB as taxable income
The Canada Revenue Agency says some taxpayers who repaid COVID-19 related benefits in 2020 are getting incorrect tax slips.
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March is fraud prevention month and on CTVNews.ca, financial commentator Pattie Lovett-Reid highlights the 5 most popular scams Canadians are falling victim to during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Feds extending Canada Recovery Benefit eligibility by 12 weeks
The federal government announced it will extend the Canada Recovery Benefit eligibility period by an additional 12 weeks, as some recipients face a cut-off by end of March.
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Canadians will soon be filing their 2020 taxes, an unprecedented tax year that experts say will have several moving parts to consider, such as loss of income and government financial aid.
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Banff photographer captures the beauty of Alberta's wild ice
A Banff photographer's photos are gaining popularity online after he posted photos of 'wild skating' in the Rockies.
Dr. Hinshaw reports 1st COVID-19 variant outbreak at continuing care facility
There are 19 cases of the COVID-19 variant at an Edmonton continuing care facility, Dr. Deena Hinshaw said Wednesday afternoon.
City of Edmonton rec centres reopening for 'low intensity' activities
The City of Edmonton announced Wednesday afternoon it will gradually reopen rec centres under new rules, starting Friday.
Man wanted on Canada-wide warrant for first-degree murder arrested in B.C.: EPS
A man wanted on a Canada-wide warrant in connection to a fatal shooting in Edmonton in 2019 has been arrested.
Arrest at Edmonton Convention Centre turns violent
The arrest of man at the Edmonton Convention Centre turned violent when bystanders surrounded and threw items at police.
2 American hunters facing 1-year ban after black bear killed illegally in Alta.
Two Americans have been banned from hunting in Alberta for one year and the local company that hosted their hunt owes thousands in fines after a black bear was illegally killed.
Special avalanche advisories issued for mountains in western Alberta and eastern B.C.
Avalanche Canada, Parks Canada and Kananskis Country officials have issued special warnings for mountain ranges in eastern B.C. and western Alberta this weekend as warm temperatures could destabilize snow packs.
Kenney downplays apparent UCP disharmony after government MLAs take to social media
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney is downplaying apparent disharmony inside his governing United Conservative Party after multiple elected officials took to social media criticizing the province's reopening plan.
Alberta government will increase camping fees for 2021 season
Spying another busy season for Alberta, the government has decided to increase fees slightly for campsite users, but officials say there's nothing secret about the move.
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Prince Philip undergoes procedure for heart condition
Prince Philip, the 99-year-old husband of Queen Elizabeth II, underwent a medical procedure for a heart condition on Wednesday, Buckingham Palace said in a statement Thursday.
Chief medical adviser says Health Canada preparing for quick approval of boosters
Canada's chief medical adviser says her department is constantly receiving and reviewing any data on vaccines and COVID-19 variants and will be ready to quickly authorize needed boosters when they're available.
Second doses of COVID-19 vaccines can be given up to 4 months after first, NACI now says
The panel of medical experts advising the federal government on vaccination now says that the second dose of COVID-19 vaccines can be given up to four months after the first, if Canada wants to maximize the number of people being immunized.
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Three years after Broncos bus crash, Logan Boulet still inspiring organ donation
Six people across Canada benefited from Boulet's organs and the Logan Boulet Effect soon followed. Nearly 147,000 Canadians registered to be donors in the two months after learning the player had signed his donor card.
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