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B.C. COVID-19 vaccination call centre receives more than 1.7 million calls in first 3 hours

Published 10 hours ago

The appointment booking line is only providing reservations for those born in 1931 or earlier and for Indigenous people born in 1946 and earlier.

COVID-19 emergency benefits including CRB, sickness benefit, to be extended: Trudeau

Published February 19, 2021 12:17 pm

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says emergency COVID-19 benefits are getting a top-up, as the pandemic continues to rage across the country.

COVID-19 health and safety protocols postpone Raptors-Pistons game

Published March 1, 2021 6:59 pm

The Raptors game against the Pistons scheduled for Tuesday at Amalie Arena has been postponed and tentatively rescheduled for Wednesday, pending additional COVID-19 test results.

Head of Canada Pension Plan board received COVID-19 vaccine in Dubai: reports

Published February 25, 2021 11:25 pm

Multiple reports say Mark Machin, CEO of the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board, flew to Dubai and received a dose of the vaccine while on what he called a "very personal" trip.

U.K. speeds up COVID-19 vaccinations, aims to have all adults receive 1st dose by July 31

Published February 21, 2021 8:18 am

The new target also aims for everyone over 50 or with an underlying health condition to get a vaccine shot by April 15, rather than the previous target of May 1.

Alberta Health reports 341 new COVID-19 cases, 1 more death on Saturday

Published March 6, 2021 5:58 pm

The province now has 4,649 active cases, 128,974 recoveries and 1,914 deaths.

COVID-19: 15 new cases for Peterborough area, outbreak at Trent Champlain College; presumed variants spike

Published March 4, 2021 5:36 pm

Peterborough Public Health reported 15 new cases of COVID-19, another student-related outbreak and more presumed variant of concern cases over the last 24 hours on Thursday.

26 global experts call for new investigation into COVID-19 origins

Published March 5, 2021 8:02 am

"At this point we are no further advanced than we were a year ago," said an Australian expert in vaccines and one of 26 global experts who signed the open letter.

Alberta to begin Phase 2A of COVID-19 vaccine rollout March 15; plan for AstraZeneca vaccine released

Published March 4, 2021 1:28 pm

Alberta is speeding up its COVID-19 vaccine rollout by opening up bookings to eligible Albertans in Phase 2A of the vaccine program earlier than first anticipated.

COVID-19: Could Albertans choose which vaccine they get?

Published March 5, 2021 1:54 pm

Health Canada has approved the Pfizer, Moderna, AstraZeneca and Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 vaccines for use in Canada.

Guelph reports 13 new COVID-19 cases, active cases rise to 107

Published March 4, 2021 2:09 pm

A COVID-19 outbreak was declared at Westwood Public School on Wednesday after two students tested positive for the novel coronavirus.

COVID-19 vaccine portal to have ‘soft launch’ in 6 Ontario regions this week: source

Published March 1, 2021 6:09 am

But the website will not be available to the general population in those regions, said a senior government source not authorized to speak publicly about the plan.

COVID-19: Low-intensity indoor fitness allowed as Alberta ‘cautiously’ enters Step 2

Published March 1, 2021 11:01 am

Effective immediately, the province will move forward "safely and cautiously" with parts of Step 2 of its COVID-19 reopening plan.

Study to probe level of COVID-19 transmission in Vancouver schools

Published March 4, 2021 8:22 pm

The study will use blood tests from staff members in the Vancouver School District to see how many have been exposed to COVID-19 at some point during the pandemic.

Extended gap between COVID-19 vaccine shots could fast-track vaccination: feds

Published March 4, 2021 4:45 pm

Several provinces across Canada have given nod to the NACI advisory to fast-track the vaccination process.

As more COVID-19 vaccines arrive, provinces look to revise vaccination timeline

Published March 5, 2021 7:21 pm

The recent arrival of COVID-19 vaccines and the extended gap between first and second doses will allow provinces to speed up vaccination.

‘A frightened workforce’: Union worries as Olymel reopens after COVID-19 shutdown

Published March 4, 2021 10:40 am

The plant was shut down in mid-February, after an outbreak that has caused three deaths and infected over 500 employees.

COVID-19: Calgary rec facilities, libraries reopening with restrictions

Published March 4, 2021 6:26 pm

Calgary's fitness centre and library locations are reopening with various changes to their operations to comply with provincial COVID-19 restrictions.

New research aims to discover how many teachers and staff contracted COVID-19 in Canada

Published March 4, 2021 12:45 pm

About $2.9 million will be spent on the research in British Columbia, Ontario, and Quebec as part of the work of the national COVID-19 immunity task force.

COVID-19: 415 new cases, 6 more deaths in Alberta on Saturday

Published February 27, 2021 4:02 pm

Alberta Health confirmed 415 more cases of COVID-19 and six additional deaths from the disease on Saturday.

New death connected to Olymel COVID-19 outbreak as Alberta Health removes previous fatality

Published March 3, 2021 6:22 pm

The union that represents the workers at the Olymel facility in Red Deer facing a COVID-19 outbreak confirmed Wednesday that another person connected to the plant has died.

So you got a COVID-19 shot. Now what can you do?

Published March 3, 2021 2:37 pm

Which activities become safe after a dose or two of a COVID-19 vaccine? Can you hug, visit or travel with other vaccinated people? Experts weigh in.

COVID-19: Some businesses disappointed by Alberta’s Step 2 reopening plan

Published March 1, 2021 11:02 pm

The Alberta government says the province is entering Step 2 of its reopening plan, but some businesses are disappointed that more restrictions aren't yet being lifted.

Guelph reports 21 new cases of COVID-19, active cases increase to 75

Published February 25, 2021 3:18 pm

In February, Guelph has reported 283 new COVID-19 cases, including 15 fatalities, while 465 people have recovered.

Downtown Eastside residents offered $5 after getting COVID-19 vaccine

Published March 1, 2021 7:12 pm

Dix called the incentive "practical" and left the door open when asked if similar incentives will be available to other sections of the population.

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