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Quebec authorities ponder lowering age of eligibility for AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine
The Quebec government is still pondering whether to lower the eligibility age for the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine to 40, according to the province's Health Minister.
Ontario lowering age eligibility for AstraZeneca vaccine to 40
Ontario says the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine will be offered to individuals 40 years old and over in pharmacies and primary care settings starting on Tuesday.
Federal government to send health-care workers, rapid COVID-19 tests to Ontario
The federal government announced it was mobilizing its own resources and co-ordinating with lesser-hit provinces to send health-care workers and other support to help Ontario as it battles record-breaking COVID-19 numbers.
Nothing stopping provinces from offering AstraZeneca vaccine to all adults: Hajdu
Provinces are free to offer the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine to all adults, Canada's health minister said Sunday as calls mounted in at least one province hard hit by COVID-19 to lower the age restriction on the shot.
Vaccines offer ray of hope to Que. long-term care facility for veterans
As vaccine programs expand across the country, those 80 and up are making up an increasingly smaller percentage of new cases — welcome news in a Quebec long-term care unit for veterans.
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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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Prominent local fertility doctor admits to taking kickbacks from pharmaceutical companies
A prominent Edmonton fertility doctor is under scrutiny for profiting off the drugs he prescribed.
COVID-19 in Alberta: More than 1,000 cases reported for 12th day in a row
Alberta has 1,516 more COVID-19 cases reported with 800 variant of concern cases.
Man found dead on sidewalk in Lloydminster, RCMP investigating
Lloydminster RCMP are investigating after a man was found dead on a sidewalk Sunday afternoon.
'It was wonderful': Surprise drive-by birthday party for long-time legion member
A long-time member of the Royal Canadian Legion was treated to a surprise birthday drive-by on Sunday.
'The moment I saw them, I said holy smoke, I will die!': Alberta hiker escapes grizzly encounter
A hiker had a harrowing encounter while on Mount Crandell this weekend and wants hit experience to serve as a warning.
‘Put it in perspective’: Albertans continue to receive AstraZeneca vaccine
Despite news of Canada’s second reported instance of rare blood clots linked to the AstraZeneca vaccine, many Albertans continued to receive vaccinations in Edmonton.
Protester charged with mischief, obstruction at GraceLife Church
Parkland RCMP arrested one person in connection with mischief and obstruction to the perimeter fence around GraceLife Church.
Government action needed to help support schools as COVID-19 cases rise: ATA president
The province says keeping students learning in-person is a priority for them. Critics say more needs to be done to support teachers and staff so that students can have safe in-person learning.
Unknown if J&J vaccine rare blood clots will lead to Alberta vaccine delays: Hinshaw
Alberta’s top doctor said it is unknown if the rare issue of blood clots linked to the Johnson & Johnson vaccine in the United States would lead to delays of Albertans receiving it.
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Federal budget to put more than $2B into child care, offer new and extended business supports: source
From child care, to extended pandemic aid programs and a new hiring incentive, Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland’s 2021 budget will be a full update on Canada’s finances and is set to outline key measures to start rebuilding the economy.
Ontario lowering age eligibility for AstraZeneca vaccine to 40
Ontario says the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine will be offered to individuals 40 years old and over in pharmacies and primary care settings starting on Tuesday.
Quebec authorities ponder lowering age of eligibility for AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine
The Quebec government is still pondering whether to lower the eligibility age for the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine to 40, according to the province's Health Minister.
Community grieves together one year after Nova Scotia mass shooting
Friends and family are gathering for a special ceremony to reflect on a year of grief and to remember the loved ones lost in the Nova Scotia mass shooting last April.
Federal government to send health-care workers, rapid COVID-19 tests to Ontario
The federal government announced it was mobilizing its own resources and co-ordinating with lesser-hit provinces to send health-care workers and other support to help Ontario as it battles record-breaking COVID-19 numbers.
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