Alberta's top doctor says her department is contacting people who've recently arrived from one of the southern Africa countries of interest for the Omicron COVID-19 variant and they must quarantine for two weeks.
Officials have confirmed the first cases detected in Canada of the Omicron COVID-19 variant in Ottawa, Ont., amid warnings that it remains unclear just how transmissible and severe infection by the highly-mutated variant might be.
The World Health Organization on Monday is pushing for an international accord to help prevent and fight future pandemics amid the emergence of a worrying new omicron COVID-19 variant.
The World Health Organization says it could still take some time to get a full picture of the threat posed by Omicron, a new variant of the coronavirus as scientists worldwide scramble to assess its multiple mutations. Here's a look at we we know about the variant and why scientists are worried.
The World Health Organization (WHO) said on Sunday that it is not yet clear if the new omicron coronavirus variant is more transmissible compared to other SARS-CoV-2 variants or if it causes more severe disease.
Ontario's top doctor said he wouldn't be surprised to discover more cases of the Omicron variant but doesn't see the province implementing further public health measures at this time.
Two people from Ottawa who returned from a trip to Nigeria have tested positive for the new COVID-19 variant of concern that was first detected in southern Africa, Ontario health officials reported Sunday.
Japan said on Monday it would shut its borders to foreigners to prevent the spread of the Omicron variant of coronavirus, joining Israel in imposing some of the strictest border controls since the variant's discovery in southern Africa.
Australian authorities announced on Monday that they would delay plans to relax border restrictions by at least two weeks, as the country reported its fifth case of the Omicron COVID-19 variant.
Alberta's top doctor says her department is contacting people who've recently arrived from one of the southern Africa countries of interest for the Omicron COVID-19 variant and they must quarantine for two weeks.
The World Health Organization on Monday is pushing for an international accord to help prevent and fight future pandemics amid the emergence of a worrying new omicron COVID-19 variant.
Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos says Canada supports the development of a new global convention on pandemic preparedness and response that will be debated at a special meeting of the World Health Assembly today.
Two people from Ottawa who returned from a trip to Nigeria have tested positive for the new COVID-19 variant of concern that was first detected in southern Africa, Ontario health officials reported Sunday.
Alberta's ombudsman says she doesn't have the power to investigate a complaint about the decision to consolidate ambulance emergency dispatch services in the province.
The Nooksack River in Washington state has overtopped its dike, and the City of Abbotsford is expecting floodwaters to cross the U.S. border, Mayor Henry Braun said Sunday afternoon.
Officials have confirmed the first cases detected in Canada of the Omicron COVID-19 variant in Ottawa, Ont., amid warnings that it remains unclear just how transmissible and severe infection by the highly-mutated variant might be.
Ontario's top doctor said he wouldn't be surprised to discover more cases of the Omicron variant but doesn't see the province implementing further public health measures at this time.
One of Canada's most high-profile weather forecasters says the extreme storms that have pummelled parts of the country over the past month may be a sign of what lies ahead for the upcoming winter.
A fully vaccinated 62-year-old male who travelled from Canada to Hong Kong is confirmed to be the second case of the COVID-19 Omicron variant identified by authorities there, according to Hong Kong’s Department of Health.
The World Health Organization on Monday is pushing for an international accord to help prevent and fight future pandemics amid the emergence of a worrying new omicron COVID-19 variant.
Residents of another handful of properties in Abbotsford, B.C., were ordered to evacuate late Sunday night while some others were placed on evacuation of alert due to the continuing flood threat.
Prince Charles' spokesman on Monday rejected a claim made in a book that the heir to the British throne had questioned what the skin tone of Prince Harry and Meghan's child would be.
Twitter Inc Chief Executive Officer Jack Dorsey will step down from his role and Chief Technology Officer Parag Agrawal will become his successor, Twitter announced on Monday.
Newfoundland and Labrador aims to complete repairs this week of the Trans-Canada Highway, including two 'crater-sized' washouts, after last week’s storm ravaged the province’s main thoroughfare.
Dr. Deena Hinshaw says there are presently no known cases of the Omicron variant in the province, but confirmed Alberta Health is working with health officials across the country to monitor the spread of the altered virus.
RCMP officials say the Alberta Serious Incident Response Team will not be investigating an officer whose actions during a recent arrest on a southern Alberta First Nation have been criticized online.
Alberta's ombudsman says she doesn't have the power to investigate a complaint about the decision to consolidate ambulance emergency dispatch services in the province.
The World Health Organization says it could still take some time to get a full picture of the threat posed by Omicron, a new variant of the coronavirus as scientists worldwide scramble to assess its multiple mutations. Here's a look at we we know about the variant and why scientists are worried.
The basis of a lawsuit between Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. and the Saskatchewan government moves to the floor of the provincial legislature Monday, before possibly heading to Ottawa in a bid to amend the Constitution.
Ontario's top doctor said he wouldn't be surprised to discover more cases of the Omicron variant but doesn't see the province implementing further public health measures at this time.
Toronto will host a mass vaccination clinic for school-aged children at Scotiabank Arena next month as it seeks to use the home of the Maple Leafs for a different type of shot than the ones that usually come off the stick of Auston Matthews.
Montreal Canadiens owner, president and CEO Geoff Molson addressed the media Monday after 'relieving' Marc Bergevin of his general manager duties along with assistant GM Trevor Timmins and senior VP of public affairs and communications Paul Wilson. Two people will replace Bergevin's position.
The Quebec City Police Department (SPVQ) announced Saturday evening that it has opened an investigation into a violent arrest involving young Black teenagers. The video of the event circulating on social networks shows police officers hitting and forcing snow into the face of minors.
Ontario's top doctor said he wouldn't be surprised to discover more cases of the Omicron variant but doesn't see the province implementing further public health measures at this time.
