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Alberta reports largest number of COVID-19 variant cases on Sunday

Alberta reported 300 cases of COVID-19 on Sunday, and 54 cases of the B.1.1.7 COVID-19 virus variant.

Thousands sign petition calling on feds to recognize COVID-19 long-haulers

As more information about COVID-19 and its long-term effects become known, many who have recovered from the disease are now calling on the federal government to recognize long COVID as a condition and provide financial help for people who can’t work because of it.

Terrabrie Stewart is a COVID-19 long-hauler.

Finished mural illustrates 'complicated' themes of working on the front lines of a pandemic

New art at the University of Alberta Hospital pays tribute to the effort of health-care workers.

"Hero Haven," by AJA Louden, was inspired by the testimonies of frontline health-care workers. The piece was installed at McMullen Gallery on March 7, 2021.

New poll shows only 1 in 5 Edmontonians support restoring shisha smoking in lounges

Shisha smoking in lounges will be back up for debate in Edmonton next month and see council consider a proposal to allow shisha smoking in hookah bars once again.

CP Rail police arrest 2 after rail yard fire

Two people were arrested at the scene of a fire at the CP rail yard in Old Strathcona Saturday night, according to officials.

'It kind of clicks:' Text4Hope program helps with depression, anxiety during pandemic

Kiara Robillard says she was in a really bad place. During the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, after she was struck by a truck and her spine broke in two places, she moved home to Alberta from California.

Vaccine passport for international travel 'very live' discussion among G7 countries: Hajdu

As countries continue to vaccinate larger segments of their populations, federal Health Minister Patty Hajdu says that discussions about introducing some form of vaccine passport are 'very live' among the G7 countries.

McDavid snaps three-game pointless streak in 3-2 Oilers win over Flames

The latest installment of the Battle of Alberta ended up being the perfect place for Connor McDavid to snap his pointless streak, and help his team snap a losing streak.

COVID-19 in Alberta: Hospitalizations fall below 250 on Saturday for first time in months

The number of Alberta patients hospitalized due to COVID-19 dipped below 250 for the first time in months on Saturday as the province reported 341 new cases.

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UPDATED | Meghan and Harry interview with Oprah lays bare royal rift

In a wide-ranging interview aired Sunday, Harry and Meghan described painful discussions about the colour of their son's skin, losing royal protection and the intense pressures that led the Duchess of Sussex to contemplate suicide.

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Prince Harry and Meghan opened up about their life both in and out of the Royal Family during a wide-ranging interview with Oprah Winfrey that aired on Sunday.

COVID-19 survivors struggle with nightmares, anxiety and other PTSD symptoms, research shows

New evidence suggests that up to a third of those who fought COVID-19 and recovered are now battling something else — symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder.

'It's been a good week': Tam hopeful on vaccines as pandemic anniversary nears

Several provinces were preparing to loosen COVID-19 restrictions on Sunday, as Canada's chief public health officer expressed optimism over vaccines ahead of the one-year anniversary of the COVID-19 crisis.

EU regulator urges caution on Sputnik COVID-19 vaccine

A senior European Medicines Agency (EMA) official urged European Union members on Sunday to refrain from granting national approvals for Russian COVID-19 vaccine Sputnik V while the agency reviews its safety and effectiveness.