'You saved my day': Edmonton man finds fix to vaccine portal glitch
Social media users praised the work of an Edmonton man Wednesday who shared a workaround to a glitch on the province's online vaccine sign up form.
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A new study has found that the novel coronavirus can survive on some forms of fabric and transmit to other surfaces for up to 72 hours in a laboratory setting.
Nunavut community declares state of emergency over rising COVID-19 numbers
The Nunavut community of Arviat has declared a state of emergency over rising COVID-19 case numbers.
Moderna is developing booster shot for new coronavirus variants, increases vaccine production target
Moderna says it is working with U.S. government scientists to study an experimental booster shot that targets a concerning new variant of the coronavirus and has raised its global COVID-19 vaccine production goal for this year by 100 million doses.
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COVID-19 patients who experience symptoms months after infection are heading to “post COVID-19 clinics” for treatment and to hopefully discover why their illnessis prolonged.
Your Finances During the Crisis
Feds extending Canada Recovery Benefit eligibility by 12 weeks
The federal government announced it will extend the Canada Recovery Benefit eligibility period by an additional 12 weeks, as some recipients face a cut-off by end of March.
Everything you need to know about COVID-19 and your taxes, explained
Canadians will soon be filing their 2020 taxes, an unprecedented tax year that experts say will have several moving parts to consider, such as loss of income and government financial aid.
Think you may need to repay CERB? Best to start planning now, experts say
Experts say filing taxes now will help clear up whether you owe the government money if you accidentally received both employment insurance and CERB.
A rural-urban divide: Data gives most detailed look yet at where CERB went
Data from Employment and Social Development Canada show that 6.5 million people received the $500-a-week CERB during the first four weeks it was available in a largely rural-urban split, with higher proportions of populations relying on the CERB in cities compared to rural parts of the country.
Some ineligible self-employed CERB recipients won't be forced to repay, government says
The federal government says some ineligible self-employed Canadians who received the Canada Emergency Response Benefit won't be forced to repay the money due to the Canadian Revenue Agency's unclear messaging in the application.
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Alberta records its largest daily case count since early February, adds 430 new infections
Alberta recorded its largest daily increase in new COVID-19 cases since near the start of the month with 430 new infections reported on Wednesday.
Firefighters battle blaze in northeast Edmonton apartment
A fire on the second floor of a northeast Edmonton apartment building has fire crews evacuating residents with a ladder truck.
'Historic investments': Alberta's healthcare sector anxiously await Thursday budget
Alberta healthcare advocates are anxiously awaiting Thursday's budget. After a year of dealing with COVID-19 patients in large numbers, for people in the sector, the pandemic still isn't the only source of stress.
EPS officer charged with sexual assault
Alberta's police watchdog began to investigate after the officer allegedly assaulted a woman he knows while off duty on Jan. 20.
'It's about showing solidarity': Pink Shirt Day celebrated at Red Deer schools
Students and faculty at Lindsay Thurber Comprehensive High School were wearing their brightest pink shirts today to stand up against bullying.
Black Somali woman wearing hijab threatened at LRT station, hate crimes unit investigating
The Edmonton Police Service is investigating after a young Black Somali woman wearing a hijab was threatened by a man at the Century Park LRT Station on Feb. 17.
Have you seen these men? RCMP release surveillance photos of St. Albert thieves
St. Albert RCMP are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying three thieves involved in a robbery on Feb. 10.
'You saved my day': Edmonton man finds fix to vaccine portal glitch
Social media users praised the work of an Edmonton man Wednesday who shared a workaround to a glitch on the province's online vaccine sign up form.
New coach in her corner: Edmonton boxer Jelena Mrdjenovich looks to defend WBA title in upcoming bout
Edmonton boxer Jelena Mrdjenovich is getting ready to defend her WBA title once again.
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Some travellers from Toronto Pearson International Airport violating Quarantine Act
Several international travellers arriving at Toronto's Pearson International Airport have refused to comply with a new rule requiring a three-day hotel quarantine, local police said Wednesday.
Man charged with sexual assault at Montreal quarantine hotel; woman says she felt 'helpless'
A man has been charged with sexual assault after an incident last week at a Montreal COVID-19 quarantine hotel. The alleged victim told CTV News that the man came into her room, partially undressed, and touched her, only leaving when she threatened to scream.
A front-line worker became homeless just before the pandemic hit. He’s still living in his van
As a full-time pharmacy technician in a busy Toronto hospital, Tim MacFarlane has been on the front lines in the fight against COVID-19. But since February of last year, he’s also been living in his minivan after he became one of the roughly 235,000 Canadians who experience homelessness every year.
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A real-world test of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine in more than half a million people confirms that it's very effective at preventing serious illness or death, even after one dose.
'I don't recognize the person that I am': COVID-19 long hauler hopes new clinic will provide treatment, answers
COVID-19 patients who experience symptoms months after infection are heading to “post COVID-19 clinics” for treatment and to hopefully discover why their illnessis prolonged.
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A train carrying liquid petroleum exploded after a collision with an 18-wheeler in Cameron, Texas.
PM appears to take a shot at Trump during meeting with Biden
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says U.S. leadership has been 'sorely missed' over the past few years.
