Researchers say more support, education needed to help B.C. long-COVID patients
A SFU-backed study says more education is needed for health-care professionals when it comes to treating and helping patients who are living with long COVID.
Health
Apr 5
Nicotine patches and long COVID? Why some are trying it out
While long COVID treatments are still being studied, some unapproved remedies are being touted on social media, including the latest idea to catch trend: nicotine patches.
Health
Feb 9
New Canadian Covid Society aims to address long-term effects
The Canadian Covid Society launched on Wednesday, with co-founders saying the organization is needed as public health agencies have pulled back on COVID-19 prevention measures.
Health
Mar 6
‘We’re stuck’: Only elevator in Toronto apartment building broken for days
A Toronto resident who uses a wheelchair says she has been stuck inside for days since her landlord took an elevator out of service, leaving her with no way to leave.
Canada
Feb 28
Fall COVID-19 vaccine guidelines are out. Here’s what NACI recommends
The National Advisory Committee on Immunization released its updated guidelines on Friday for a COVID-19 vaccine rollout in the fall.
Health
May 3
‘Proud of where we are right now’: REM team defends delays
After latest delay for Montreal's new REM rail project, officials took reporters on a tour of the completed work in the tunnel they call the 'core' of the new network.
Canada
May 1
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith defends choice of ‘contrarian’ chair to lead COVID-19 data review
The premier says Dr. Gary Davidson was selected to lead the data review because she wants to hear a range of viewpoints, including from those "shouted down in the public sphere."
Health
Apr 24
Vaccine injury compensation fund gets additional $36M from feds
The federal government has added $36.4 million to a program designed to support people who have been seriously injured or killed by vaccines since the end of 2020.
Health
Apr 24
B.C.’s vulnerable urged to get COVID-19 booster as peak of illness season passes
It will be available throughout the provinces at pharmacies, regional health-authority clinics, some primary-care offices, and community health centres.
Health
Apr 8
London, Ont. drivers rejoice! First two lanes of Adelaide St. underpass now open
The long-awaited underpass on Adelaide Street opened it's first two lanes to traffic Friday morning. The remaining lanes are expected to open later this summer.
Canada
Apr 19
Jurors in Coutts blockade public mischief trial will hear final arguments next week
The Crown and defence lawyers have wrapped up their cases in the trial of three men accused of orchestrating the border shutdown at Coutts, Alta., in early 2022.
Crime
Apr 12
Trial begins for Saskatchewan man accused of abducting daughter to prevent COVID-19 vaccination
The trial is centered around Michael Gordon Jackson, a 53-year-old who pleaded not guilty to abduction in contravention of a child custody order.
Canada
Apr 8
Michael Gordon Jackson found guilty in COVID-19 abduction trial
Jackson was found guilty after being on trial for contravention of a custody order, after allegedly abducting his daughter in Nov. 2021 until Feb. 2022 to avoid a COVID-19 vaccine.
Canada
Apr 19
Crude oil flowing into B.C. through Trans Mountain pipeline expansion
Wednesday marks the first official operational day for the Trans Mountain expansion pipeline in both B.C. and Alberta.
Canada
May 1
Threat level for public officials drops to ‘low’ after pandemic-era surge
The threats faced by Canada’s public officials have ebbed since the pandemic to the point attacks are now considered "unlikely," according to documents obtained by Global News.
Canada
Apr 30
RCMP officer testifies on conversations with accused at Coutts border blockade trial
An RCMP officer testified Tuesday that it was difficult to find anyone in charge in the early days of the COVID-era border blockade at Coutts, Alta., two years ago.
Crime
Apr 10
Uncertain future for Banff pedestrian zone after vehicle-friendly petition validated
The decision to turn a section of Banff Avenue into a summer season pedestrian zone will undergo another council vote after a petition opposing the plan was declared valid.
Canada
Apr 15
Closing arguments presented in Michael Gordon Jackson abduction case
Infront of a full courtroom Thursday, Jackson told his side of the story first in what he called a “historic criminal case” in Saskatchewan.
Canada
Apr 18
Early bird train between Ottawa and Toronto returns with Kingston stop: Via Rail
The new early bird train is scheduled to start running May 27.
Traffic
Apr 30
Hot Docs left out of budget 2024 funds as financial woes cloud arts organization
Left out of the budget is Hot Docs, the nation's largest documentary film festival, which organizers said is in dire financial straits and may not be able to do an event next year.
Entertainment
Apr 18