COVID-19 in Alberta: 124 new cases as province surpasses 70 per cent vaccination target
Stage 3, which removes almost all public health restrictions, will begin on July 1.
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Ontario surpasses 9,000 COVID-19 deaths, adds more than 350 new cases
COVID-19 deaths in Ontario have surpassed 9,000 as the province logged more than 350 new infections Saturday.
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The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases attributed to the highly contagious Delta variant jumped 66 per cent in Canada this week.
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Canada is extending a ban on nonessential travel with the United States and the rest of the world until July 21, officials said on Friday, prompting frustration from businesses and U.S. legislators.
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Canadians who have been vaccinated abroad are struggling to have their inoculation status registered upon their return, raising frustrations about not being included in tallies for provincial reopening plans that centre around vaccination rates.
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The theatre behind a Broadway production featuring Bruce Springsteen says it's now able to welcome audience members who received the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine.
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CRA estimates 30,000 self-employed people may not have to repay CERB
The Canada Revenue Agency says thousands of self-employed workers who received emergency benefits last year won't have to repay any of it, as long as they meet certain conditions.
CRA says it had 'two to three times' as many people calling with tax queries in 2021 tax season
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) says it has received a significantly higher volume of calls from taxpayers this tax season compared to a year ago and, as a result, wait times to access services have also increased.
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.
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Alberta to lift COVID-19 restrictions on Canada Day
Having immunized 70 per cent of its eligible population with at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine, Alberta will lift public health restrictions in two weeks, Premier Jason Kenney announced Friday.
Businesses, U.S. legislators fume as Canada extends travel ban; Trudeau stands firm
Canada is extending a ban on nonessential travel with the United States and the rest of the world until July 21, officials said on Friday, prompting frustration from businesses and U.S. legislators.
COVID-19 in Alberta: 124 new cases as province surpasses 70 per cent vaccination target
Stage 3, which removes almost all public health restrictions, will begin on July 1.
St. Albert to cancel Canada Day fireworks
The city of St. Albert says they will not be moving forward with their annual Canada Day fireworks display out of respect for survivors of the residential school system.
Armed and dangerous suspect dead following Alberta Mounties’ search.
RCMP say Lionel Grey is the subject of outstanding warrants. A further update is planned for 2:00 p.m.
EPS searching for man accused of sexually assaulting teen girl
Police are searching for the man a 14-year-old girl says sexually assaulted her in southeast Edmonton earlier this month.
Public health agency reports spike in confirmed cases of Delta variant
The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases attributed to the highly contagious Delta variant jumped 66 per cent in Canada this week.
Alberta man charged with historical sex crimes in N.W.T.
The alleged assaults happened in the summer of 2009 at tryouts for the 2010 Arctic Winter Games.
Edmonton-based Uproot supports local food products
Edmonton’s Uproot Food Collective supports local food products by assisting entrepreneurs with getting their product on the market.
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Businesses, U.S. legislators fume as Canada extends travel ban; Trudeau stands firm
Canada is extending a ban on nonessential travel with the United States and the rest of the world until July 21, officials said on Friday, prompting frustration from businesses and U.S. legislators.
Ontario surpasses 9,000 COVID-19 deaths, adds more than 350 new cases
COVID-19 deaths in Ontario have surpassed 9,000 as the province logged more than 350 new infections Saturday.
Public health agency reports spike in confirmed cases of Delta variant
The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases attributed to the highly contagious Delta variant jumped 66 per cent in Canada this week.
17th century European paintings found in roadside dumpster
Police are appealing for information on how two original paintings from 17th century European artists ended up in a roadside dumpster in southeast Germany.
Hubble telescope data confirms existence of galaxies without dark matter
Data from the Hubble telescope has confirmed the existence of galaxies without dark matter, once thought to be an essential part of the celestial body’s makeup, a new study suggests.
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Hiker found alive after fending off bears in Alaska
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