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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Canada hits important target with 20 per cent of the eligible population now fully vaccinated
Canada has hit a major milestone with 20 per cent of the eligible population now fully vaccinated, a target government officials have said was needed before the country could proceed with the easing of COVID-19 health restrictions.
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.
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.
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.
'Springsteen on Broadway' clears way for AstraZeneca recipients to attend show
Canadians fully immunized with two shots of the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine may now attend a highly anticipated Broadway production featuring Bruce Springsteen, but at least one Canadian hoping to take in the show still has questions about whether or not he can attend.
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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 reports 127 new COVID-19 cases Saturday, six deaths
Alberta currently has 2,170 active cases of COVID-19 after the province reported 127 new cases on Saturday.
Concern over Alberta lifting public health restrictions
Parents of kids too young to be vaccinated are expressing concern as the province prepares to lift restrictions on July 1.
Pop-up COVID-19 vaccine clinic opens at Edmonton mosque
A southwest Edmonton mosque is serving as a temporary vaccine clinic this weekend.
Edmonton moves ahead with Canada Day fireworks
Mayor Don Iveson announced Saturday that the city will putting on a firework display July 1.
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.
Border restrictions extension means a tough month for some Alberta businesses
Some Alberta businesses say they're feeling left behind following an announcement that travel restrictions at the Canada-U.S. border will remain in place for at least another month.
No $70M LOTTO MAX winner yet, but more than $2.5M in prizes handed out in Alberta
Another LOTTO MAX draw has come and gone this week, but the $70 million grand prize has yet to be claimed.
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.
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Canada hits important target with 20 per cent of the eligible population now fully vaccinated
Canada has hit a major milestone with 20 per cent of the eligible population now fully vaccinated, a target government officials have said was needed before the country could proceed with the easing of COVID-19 health restrictions.
Shooting at Toronto birthday party leaves three children, man injured: police
A 'brazen' shooting at a child's birthday party in Rexdale Saturday evening left a man and three children, including a one-year-old boy, injured, Toronto police say.
Racially profiled sickle cell disease patients say they face poor care
Some 5,000 Canadians suffer from sickle cell disease that can leave them in excruciating and paralyzing pain during an attack, and when left untreated, can be deadly. But many patients who seek medical help are instead racially profiled and discriminated against, resulting in poor health care and potentially deadly consequences.
Driver crashes into crowd at Pride parade in Florida; 1 dead
A driver slammed into spectators Saturday evening at the start of a Pride parade in South Florida, killing one man and seriously injuring another, authorities said
U.S. economic recovery driving up prices, hampering global supply chains
Roaring back from shutdowns related to the COVID-19 pandemic, Americans are on an unprecedented spending spree that is driving up prices and hampering global supply chains.
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