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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Canada sets new single-day vaccination record logging more than 400,000 doses
Canada broke a new single-day record Friday, logging 400,489 COVID-19 vaccines doses as provinces expand eligibility.
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BREAKING | Ontario reports fewer than 2,900 new COVID-19 cases as positivity rate continue to dip
Ontario health officials are reporting fewer than 2,900 new cases of COVID-19 as the province’s positivity rate continues to dip.
EU says U.S. stand on patent virus waiver is no 'magic bullet'
European Union leaders cranked up their criticism of the U.S. call to waive COVID-19 vaccine patents Saturday, arguing the move would bring no short or midterm relief. They instead urged Washington to lift export restrictions if it wants to have a global impact on the pandemic.
India's surge hits southern states, prompts more lockdowns
Two southern states in India became the latest to declare lockdowns, as coronavirus cases surge at breakneck speed across the country and pressure mounts on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government to implement a nationwide shutdown.
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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.
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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.
Storm water drain covers 'purposefully removed' in east Edmonton: EPCOR
EPCOR is issuing a warning to Edmontonians to watch their step after hundreds of storm water drain covers have gone missing.
'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.
Beaumont wins contest to build community baseball “Field of Dreams”
The city of Beaumont will be getting a new community baseball diamond after winning the Toronto Blue Jays Field of Dreams contest.
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.
Motorcyclist killed in crash near Fairview, Alta.
A motorcyclist died following a collision on Highway 2 between Range Road 33 and Range Road 34.
Wildfire in Lac La Biche County nearly contained, evacuation alerts suspended
A wildfire in Lac La Biche County that firefighters have been battling for over 24 hours is now nearly contained.
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.
Weekend protest planned at Whistle Stop Café deemed 'illegal' under new injunction
Alberta Health Services (AHS) has further sanctioned a rule-breaking restaurant for an upcoming event it plans to host this weekend.
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Canada sets new single-day vaccination record logging more than 400,000 doses
Canada broke a new single-day record Friday, logging 400,489 COVID-19 vaccines doses as provinces expand eligibility.
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BREAKING | Ontario reports fewer than 2,900 new COVID-19 cases as positivity rate continue to dip
Ontario health officials are reporting fewer than 2,900 new cases of COVID-19 as the province’s positivity rate continues to dip.
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NEW | Feds won't ask NACI to scale back public messaging after confusing advice: LeBlanc
The federal government has no plans to request that the National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI) reduce or eliminate their presence on the national stage, after mounting criticism they've provided unclear advice on the administration of COVID-19 vaccines.
Amazon pauses Prime Day event in Canada amid COVID-19 outbreaks at warehouses
Amazon is pausing its Prime Day marketing event in Canada this year amid ongoing COVID-19 outbreaks at its facilities in Ontario's Peel Region.
'It doesn't seem real': COVID-19 patient reunited with family after spending 120 days in hospital
An Ontario man has been reunited with his wife and family after spending 120 days in the hospital following a battle with COVID-19.
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Man returns home after 4 month hospital after COVID-19
CTV’s Omar Sachedina has the details on an Ont. man’s four month fight to stay alive after contracting COVID-19.
PM’s chief of staff testifies before defence committee
The Prime Minister’s Chief of Staff, Katie Telford, testified Friday regarding sexual misconduct allegations against a former top soldier.
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