'You have to let the paint dry before you sit on the bench': ICU doctor urges people to give vaccine time to build antibodies
Staff in Edmonton intensive care units are treating patients for COVID-19 even after they’ve received a dose of a vaccine.
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'No significant growth': Wildfire near Tomahawk, Alta. spread slowed, evacuation orders lifted
The wildfire near Tomahawk continues to burn as firefighters wrestle to get it under control.
St. Albert RCMP seeking missing teen
RCMP in St. Albert are asking for the public’s assistance in finding a missing 14-year-old boy.
Alberta physician offers rare glimpse inside COVID-19 wards with pandemic photography
An Alberta-based physician is documenting life on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic by sharing photographs taken inside a Calgary hospital.
Police hand out tickets to dozens leaving anti-lockdown protest in Alberta
An anti-lockdown protest went ahead outside a cafe in central Alberta on Saturday, despite pouring rain and a pre-emptive court injunction.
COVID-19 in Alberta: 2,042 new cases reported, province has over 25K active cases
The total number of active cases in Alberta is growing as the third wave continues to spike.
Week-long fundraiser for Stollery Children’s Hospital in Edmonton kicks off Saturday
Hundreds of Albertans started competing in challenges Saturday that will benefit the Stollery Children’s Hospital in Edmonton.
Organizers of Calgary church service arrested for violation of COVID-19 public health orders
Calgary police have arrested two men, identified as organizers of a gathering that was in violation of Alberta's public health orders.
Community hosts drive-thru shopping event for kids to get Mother’s Day gifts
A drive-thru event on Saturday gave kids the chance to treat their moms in advance of Mother’s Day.
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BREAKING | Ontario reports more than 3,000 new COVID-19 cases, 47 additional deaths
Ontario health officials are reporting more than 3,000 new COVID-19 cases and 47 additional deaths related to the disease, which marks the highest death tally since mid-February.
Quebec reports 960 new COVID-19 cases, six more deaths
Quebec reported Sunday that 960 more people have tested positive for COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of infections since the start of the pandemic to 358,134.
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New | Some universities say no to proof of vaccination requirement
A COVID-19 vaccine likely won't be a requirement to return to the physical classroom at some universities in September, with several large schools saying they have no intention of mandating proof of immunization for students.
Minister suggests with Bill C-10, regulations could apply to accounts with a large enough following
While the government continues to insist that individuals' online audio or video content won't be subject to federal regulations under Bill C-10, the Canadian Radio-television and telecommunications Commission (CRTC) could impose regulations on accounts that have a large enough following or are making enough money off of it, according to Heritage Minister Steven Guilbeault.
For a view of a COVID-19 future, Canadians should look across the pond
Britain, like Canada, is one of the only countries in the world to delay second doses for several months, so that more people can get protected from at least one dose faster. Now, after half the British population has had a single vaccine dose, new cases, hospitalizations and deaths are all down significantly.
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