COVID-19 spread 'extremely high' as Alberta reports 2,211 cases: Hinshaw
In a live update, Dr. Deena Hinshaw reported 2,211 new cases of COVID-19. No new deaths were reported in the province as 654 people remain in hospital, including 146 in ICU.
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Top U.S. Democrat calls on U.S., Canada to release detailed plan for reopening border
U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is calling on the Biden administration to release a detailed plan explaining what rules and health-related benchmarks will guide the reopening of the Canada-U.S. border to non-essential travel, in an effort to provide clarity 'to a confusing and frustrating process.'
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One-third of studied individuals who were hospitalized due to COVID-19 still experienced the aftermath of the virus on their lungs a year after they were discharged, new research shows.
Pfizer/BioNTech jab confirmed to protect 95 per cent in largest study yet
The largest real-world study yet of the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine on Thursday confirmed that the jab provided more than 95 per cent protection against COVID-19, but found that the level dropped significantly when people received just one of the two prescribed doses.
With deliveries expanding, Canada on track to offer doses to all, even those newly eligible: Fortin
The military general leading the logistics of Canada's COVID-19 vaccine rollout says that even with the number of Canadians who are now eligible to be immunized expanding, the country is expecting to have enough doses arriving to offer vaccines to everyone who wants them in the months ahead.
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Emergency room doctors and nurses in Canada are growing increasingly frustrated that many of them have yet to receive a second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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St. Albert retirement home evacuated as flames engulf it
Residents of a seniors’ retirement home were evacuated Thursday evening due to a fire.
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A fire in the vicinity of Tomahawk, Alta. is forcing the evacuation of nearby residents as plumes of smoke are visible.
COVID-19 spread 'extremely high' as Alberta reports 2,211 cases: Hinshaw
In a live update, Dr. Deena Hinshaw reported 2,211 new cases of COVID-19. No new deaths were reported in the province as 654 people remain in hospital, including 146 in ICU.
Kenney declines Ottawa’s initial offer of help, instead requests assistance to acquire vaccine doses from U.S.
As MPs traded shots and talking points in an emergency debate on Alberta's COVID-19 response Wednesday night, the Prime Minister called Premier Jason Kenney.
Canucks snap six-game losing skid with dominant 6-3 win over Oilers
Travis Hamonic had a goal and an assist Thursday, helping the Vancouver Canucks snap a six-game losing skid with a decisive 6-3 victory over the Edmonton Oilers.
Weekend protest planned at Whistle Stop Café deemed ‘illegal’ under new injunction
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A driver in north Edmonton had a rough ride when the front wheel of her SUV collapsed into a fresh sinkhole Thursday afternoon.
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An active wildfire is affecting traffic along Highway 855 and has prompted evacuation notices.
100,000 millennial Albertans book COVID-19 shots on first day of eligibility
Albertans born in 1991 or earlier were able to book a COVID-19 vaccine appointment starting Thursday.
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Front-line medical workers call for vaccine prioritization as many remain with one dose
Emergency room doctors and nurses in Canada are growing increasingly frustrated that many of them have yet to receive a second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
With deliveries expanding, Canada on track to offer doses to all, even those newly eligible: Fortin
The military general leading the logistics of Canada's COVID-19 vaccine rollout says that even with the number of Canadians who are now eligible to be immunized expanding, the country is expecting to have enough doses arriving to offer vaccines to everyone who wants them in the months ahead.
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Researchers in Saskatchewan, along with others around the globe, are working to create a universal vaccine that might be able to work against all future coronavirus-related viruses.
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Canada has now administered at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine to 36.12 per cent of the country's total population.
Statistics Canada to say how labour force fared in April
Statistics Canada will say this morning how the labour market fared last month as governments imposed lockdowns and renewed restrictions aimed at slowing the rising spread of COVID-19.
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NHL urged to tone down the aggression after week of brawls
Questions over player safety have led to growing calls for the NHL to tone down the aggression. CTV’s Genevieve Beauchemin explains.
N.S. premier eyes tougher restrictions as variants surge
Nova Scotia's premier warned he might impose tougher restrictions to reduce the rapid spread of COVID-19. CTV's Todd Battis reports.
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