Alberta reports 1,980 COVID-19 cases, 4 deaths
Alberta is reporting 1,980 COVID-19 cases on Friday after nearly 19,000 tests.
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Feds open portal for employers to access free rapid COVID-19 tests
With a fraction of the rapid COVID-19 tests Canada has procured actually being used, the federal government is planning to begin offering them directly to more businesses and organizations, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced on Friday.
Why some people might want to get a COVID-19 shot in their thigh instead of their arm
While the majority of Canadians will roll up their sleeve for a COVID-19 vaccine when it’s their turn, there are some who may want to consider an alternate injection site, such as the thigh.
Manitoba launches COVID-19 paid sick leave program, offers up to 5 days off
Manitoba has created a new paid sick leave program for employees who have to miss work due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Canada's not on Britain's latest quarantine-free travel list
The British government on Friday announced a 'first tentative step' toward resuming international travel, saying U.K. citizens will be able to travel to countries including Portugal, Iceland and Israel later this month without having to quarantine on their return.
'You feel naked': Some Americans hesitate to shed masks despite eased outdoor rules
Even under the eased U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention rules, which say people who are vaccinated against COVID-19 need not wear masks outside in most cases, some Americans say they would keep it on around others as a courtesy.
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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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Alberta reports 1,980 COVID-19 cases, 4 deaths
Alberta is reporting 1,980 COVID-19 cases on Friday after nearly 19,000 tests.
About 20 Alberta MLAs refuse to say if they're planning on getting vaccinated
As the province gets set to open up COVID-19 immunizations to every adult in Alberta, some elected officials are keeping tight-lipped on their vaccine decisions.
'The winds hammered us': Active wildfire near Tomahawk, Alta., swells to 2,200 hectares
Dozens of people were told to leave their homes Thursday night because of the threat posed by a wildfire west of Edmonton.
Ontario man pleads guilty to dangerous driving causing death in Edmonton crash that killed 3
Oscar Benjumea, 26, entered the pleas in Alberta Court of Queen's Bench in Edmonton on Friday.
Edmonton mother found guilty of manslaughter in death of five-year-old girl
A judge has found an Edmonton woman guilty of manslaughter in the death of her five-year-old daughter.
Homicide detectives investigating death of 64-year-old man
The death of a 64-year-old man in a northeast Edmonton home is suspicious, police say.
110 seniors homeless after fire causes 'excessive damage' to St. Albert retirement complex
A seniors’ retirement home and a nearby continuing care facility were evacuated Thursday evening due to a fire.
'Gut wrenching': Red Deer restaurants brace for third COVID-19 shutdown
Red Deer Restaurant owners are calling on the provincial government to provide additional supports to help them through the upcoming restrictions.
Alberta premier urges federal government to push U.S. for surplus COVID-19 vaccines
Premier Jason Kenney is urging the federal government to push hard to bring surplus COVID-19 vaccines in from the United States.
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Why some people might want to get a COVID-19 shot in their thigh instead of their arm
While the majority of Canadians will roll up their sleeve for a COVID-19 vaccine when it’s their turn, there are some who may want to consider an alternate injection site, such as the thigh.
Pfizer Canada vaccine lead says lifting patents isn’t solution to inequity
The vaccine lead for Pfizer Canada says temporarily waiving intellectual property rights and patents isn’t the solution to COVID-19 vaccine inequity.
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UPDATED | 'Significant restrictions' in Manitoba to take effect on Sunday
Manitoba said “significant restrictions” coming this weekend will implement widespread closures of businesses, and prohibit community, cultural and religious gatherings.
Rising wood prices may make toilet paper more expensive
The price of toilet paper is rising as wood prices become more expensive.
As MPs urge support, Trudeau demurs on whether government backs COVID-19 waiver
Justin Trudeau stopped well short Friday of endorsing efforts to lift the veil on the trade secrets behind COVID-19 vaccines, insisting instead that Canada is already doing plenty to improve access to doses around the world.
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Prince William and Duchess Kate launch YouTube channel
Prince William and Duchess Kate have launched their own YouTube channel in a push to modernize the monarchy. CTV’s Joy Malbon reports.
