COVID-19 in Alberta: 73 new cases as province moves within a week of reopening
Stage 3 reopening, which removes almost all public health restrictions, is scheduled for Canada Day.
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What to know about relaxed travel measures for fully vaccinated Canadians
Relaxed travel rules for fully vaccinated Canadians may make visiting the United States easier for some, but uncertainly around travelling with unvaccinated children is already causing frustration for others, travel experts say.
Canadians must be savvy in navigating COVID-19 expertise: observers
As scientific and medical discourse plays out in real time online and in the media during the COVID-19 pandemic, observers specializing in science and risk communication say Canadians must be even more discerning in choosing which expert voices they listen to and amplify.
What should I know about the Delta variant?
Experts say the Delta variant spreads more easily because of mutations that make it better at latching onto cells in our bodies.
WHO estimates COVID-19 boosters needed yearly for most vulnerable
The World Health Organization forecasts that people most vulnerable to COVID-19, such as the elderly, will need to get an annual vaccine booster to be protected against variants, an internal document seen by Reuters shows.
No evidence linking COVID-19 vaccinations for children and fertility issues later in life: experts
Concerns about whether COVID-19 vaccines will cause long-term fertility-related issues have rekindled as more children aged 12 and over are vaccinated in Canada and elsewhere, but experts say time-tested scientific research around vaccines shows these claims are baseless.
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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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COVID-19 in Alberta: 73 new cases as province moves within a week of reopening
Stage 3 reopening, which removes almost all public health restrictions, is scheduled for Canada Day.
St. Albert, Alta., RCMP investigating hate-motivated knife attack on 2 sisters wearing hijabs
A man wearing a mask approached the pair and yelled racial slurs towards them before grabbing one of the women by her hijab and knocking her to the ground, leaving her unconscious, police say.
'Years of work ahead': Alberta's Indigenous communities to search for and document unmarked graves
The work to search for and document Alberta's unmarked graves and deaths at residential schools will take "years," say those who are partnering with communities on the work.
Vulgar language used in public hearing as Coun. Mike Nickel escapes sanction once again
In a hearing that heard explicit language uttered from a fellow councillor's mouth, Ward 11 Coun. Mike Nickel once again avoided sanction from his colleagues at city hall on Thursday.
Historic heat wave set to grip Alberta
A potentially record-setting heat wave will begin in Alberta over the next two days.
Bring on the finals! Montreal eliminates the Vegas Golden Knights with overtime goal
After an up-and-down season, a seven game NHL playoff win streak and being repeated underdogs, the Canadiens will play for the Stanley Cup.
Cowessess First Nation says 751 unmarked graves found near former Sask. residential school
Cowessess First Nation says it has found an estimated 751 unmarked graves on the grounds of the former Marieval Indian Residential School in Saskatchewan.
Warrants issued by police for suspect of Southgate LRT station assault
Police have issued several warrants in Alberta and the Northwest Territories for the arrest of a man they believe to be connected to an assault at the Southgate LRT transit station in late May.
Police search for 21-year-old suspect wanted in 2 Edmonton homicides
The Edmonton Police Service (EPS) is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a suspect they believe to be connected to two homicides.
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Cowessess First Nation says 751 unmarked graves found near former Sask. residential school
Cowessess First Nation says it has found an estimated 751 unmarked graves on the grounds of the former Marieval Indian Residential School in Saskatchewan.
'Is he here amongst all these graves?': Survivors recall abuse after hundreds of remains found near Sask. residential school
With hundreds more unmarked graves discovered on the grounds of a former residential school in Saskatchewan, survivors of the system are once again speaking out about their experiences.
This is what it will take to identify hundreds of remains in unmarked graves at residential schools
Forensic experts say identifying the remains of Indigenous children and adults buried at former residential schools is a painstaking process that could take decades.
'I was floored': Wilson-Raybould calls out Crown-Indigenous Minister Bennett for sending her 'racist' text
Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Carolyn Bennett has admitted to, and apologized for, sending Independent MP and former Liberal justice minister Jody Wilson Raybould a text message that Wilson-Raybould called 'racist' and 'misogynist.'
'Canada's responsibility to bear': PM on unmarked graves found near former Sask. residential school
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says that the hurt and trauma being felt by Indigenous people as a result of the Cowessess First Nation announcing the discovery of an estimated 751 unmarked graves near the former Marieval residential school in Saskatchewan is 'Canada's responsibility to bear.'
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Bennett apologizes for 'insensitive' text to Wilson-Raybould
Wilson-Raybould says Bennett's text is part of 'pattern of behaviour' from Trudeau government
Some who ran residential schools are still alive: Cameron
FSIN Chief Bobby Cameron says that some of the priests and nuns who ran residential schools are still alive and should be held accountable.
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Indigenous Circle: Drawing on horror, healing and hope
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A three-year-old boy, suffering from a terminal illness, was able to meet his heroes in heavy metal band Metallica.
95-year-old message in a bottle reunited with owner's family
A diver in Michigan found a message in a bottle nearly 100 years old, and reunited the note with the owner's daughter after searching on Facebook.
Massive fire destroys 12 homes at an Ont. construction site
From CTV Kitchener: Officials are investigating the cause of a massive fire that destroyed 12 under-construction homes and damaged others.
