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Ontario extends stay-at-home order, restricts interprovincial travel as province loses battle against COVID-19
Ontario is restricting interprovincial travel, extending the state of emergency and stay-at-home order by two weeks, and placing new restrictions on recreational activities as COVID-19 cases soar.
Ontario gives police authority to stop people, vehicles, ask purpose of travel
Ontario announced Friday that police will have the authority to stop vehicles and ask individuals why they left their residence as part of the new measures introduced to curb the spread of COVID-19.
Health Canada reviewing submission to use Pfizer vaccine on children 12 and older
Health Canada is reviewing a submission from Pfizer-BioNTech to expand the use of its COVID-19 vaccine in children aged 12 and older.
Feds secure 8 million more Pfizer doses, as Moderna cuts coming shipments
The federal government has secured an additional eight million doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine coming over the next few months, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Friday, just as Moderna revealed coming shipments will be smaller than promised.
Menstrual changes to be expected after COVID-19 vaccine, during pandemic: experts
Social media reports of menstrual changes after receiving a COVID-19 vaccine has some women worried, but experts say any changes may be due to stress and are temporary.
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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.
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.
Tricky tax season shaping up as Canadians weigh pandemic benefits and income loss
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.
'What am I going to do now?': Entrepreneurs lose hope as COVID-19 rages on
As Canada enters a potential third wave of COVID-19, entrepreneurs across the country are left questioning the future of their businesses, with others mourning the loss of what was.
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COVID-19 in Alberta: More than 1K new infections reported for 10th straight day
Cases grew by 1,616 while actives increased to 16,759, the highest point since Christmas Eve.
Young, healthy Albertans are getting vaccinated at pharmacies. 'Should not be happening,' Hinshaw says
A 24-year-old Edmontonian with no health conditions says she got a COVID-19 vaccine dose at a pharmacy, something Alberta's top doctor said should not be happening.
Alberta's Kenney sowing distrust with misleading COVID-19 anecdotes, statements: NDP
Alberta's Opposition says Premier Jason Kenney is sowing distrust by recounting misleading anecdotes to illustrate COVID-19 policy decisions.
Edmonton refinery fined $100K after poisonous gas release
Suncor is facing a $100,000 fine after a refinery in the Edmonton-area released hydrogen sulphide gas in 2018.
Elders, trappers from Alberta First Nation ask province to protect bison herd
Some trappers and elders from Alberta's Little Red River Cree Nation are urging the province to protect a dwindling Wabasca wood buffalo herd.
Rollover near Anthony Henday under investigation
A semi-truck and trailer rolled over near the northwest leg of the Anthony Henday.
Long-time Edmonton Anglican Bishop retires after 13 years
Right Reverend Jane Alexander is one of a handful of female Anglican Bishops in the entire country.
Gateway Blvd. re-opens after multi-vehicle collision
The Edmonton Police Service (EPS) responded to a multi-vehicle collision that closed Gateway Boulevard for hours Friday.
Edmonton fire issues restrictions prohibiting fireworks and open burning
Edmonton Fire Rescue Services announced the fire restriction Friday based on dry conditions and a lack of spring precipitation
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Ontario extends stay-at-home order, restricts interprovincial travel as province loses battle against COVID-19
Ontario is restricting interprovincial travel, extending the state of emergency and stay-at-home order by two weeks, and placing new restrictions on recreational activities as COVID-19 cases soar.
Ontario gives police authority to stop people, vehicles, ask purpose of travel
Ontario announced Friday that police will have the authority to stop vehicles and ask individuals why they left their residence as part of the new measures introduced to curb the spread of COVID-19.
Hong Kongers say they're being targeted by Chinese agents on Canadian soil
Hong Kongers living in Canada report feeling harassed and targeted by Chinese agents on home soil, and say the federal government and law enforcement agencies aren’t doing enough to keep them safe.
Health Canada reviewing submission to use Pfizer vaccine on children 12 and older
Health Canada is reviewing a submission from Pfizer-BioNTech to expand the use of its COVID-19 vaccine in children aged 12 and older.
B.C. dad jailed 6 months after repeatedly exposing transgender son's identity, despite publication ban
The father of a transgender teenager has been sentenced to six months behind bars after exposing sensitive personal and medical information about his son, despite a publication ban intended to protect the boy's privacy.
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ICU doctor says Alta. COVID-19 cases are not far behind Ont.
Emergency room physician Dr. Joe Vipond says Alberta's COVID-19 situation could soon be as bad as Ontario's within the next few weeks.
'This wasn't what was asked for': Ont. doctor on measures
Dr. Kali Barrett, a critical care physical, says she does not know where the Ontario government got its evidence for some of the new measures.
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