Toronto’s medical officer of health, who led COVID-19 fight, to resign
Dr. Eileen de Villa, Toronto's medical officer of health who led the fight against COVID-19, says she will leave the post by year's end.
Canada
May 14
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
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
‘Vernon is home for us’: COVID-19 pandemic changes course of Nigerian man’s life
The Nigerian man was visiting his sister in Fort McMurray, Alta., and was scheduled to fly home in April 2020. But when the pandemic hit, Canadian borders closed.
Lifestyle
May 9
COVID-19 attacked one lung, cancer the other. A double transplant saved him
One lung ravaged by COVID-19, the other damaged by lung cancer — this was the daunting reality facing 56-year-old Arthur Gillespie, a former police captain from Chicago.
Health
May 13
‘FLiRT’ COVID-19 subvariant dominant in Canada. What to know about the strain
Canada's lull in COVID-19 cases faces a potential disruption with the emergence of a new family of subvariants, playfully dubbed the 'FLiRT' variants.
Health
May 10
Toronto fire chief who played key role in COVID-19 response announces retirement
Toronto Fire Chief Matthew Pegg, who was a key figure in the city's COVID-19 response, has announced his retirement.
Canada
May 10
Saint John, N.B., airport offers new regional routes after COVID-19 disruption
PASCAN Aviation will offer two daily flights between Saint John and Halifax from Monday to Friday, as well as one return flight between Bathurst and Saint John every weekday.
Canada
May 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
Multiple friends testify at COVID-19 abduction trial in Regina
The 53-year-old man, who is representing himself, allegedly contravened a custody order by taking the child with intent to keep her from her mother.
Canada
Apr 10
AstraZeneca says it’s withdrawing COVID vaccine amid low demand
AstraZeneca says a surplus of other available COVID-19 vaccines and declining demand are the reasons behind why it's withdrawing Vaxzevria.
Health
May 8
Canada’s tourism sector rolls out road map to boost visitor numbers to pre-pandemic levels
The tourism industry rolled out a road map Thursday it hopes will bring more visitors to Canada after the bruising it took during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Consumer
8 hours
‘Freedom Convoy’ organizer Pat King pleads not guilty as criminal trial begins
King was part of the original group of organizers that brought thousands of big-rig trucks and other vehicles to Ottawa in January 2022 to protest COVID-19 public health measures.
Canada
May 13
East Vancouver’s Wise Hall at risk of closing amid pandemic debt, inflation
Venue operators say the space is at risk primarily due to struggles to repay COVID-19 pandemic-related debt and rising operating costs, including a growing property tax bill.
Entertainment
May 14
Court offers look into final moments before arrest in COVID-19 abduction trial
RCMP officers Spencer Hornoi and Toril Romailler arrested Jackson in Vernon, B.C., on Feb. 24, 2022.
Canada
Apr 12
Mother testifies in trial of man accused of abducting child to avoid COVID-19 vaccine
The mother told the courtroom she and Michael met in 2013 and after three and a half years of marriage, the couple separated.
Canada
Apr 9
Mischief trial begins for 3 men charged in Alberta COVID-19 border blockade
The protest over COVID-19 pandemic health restrictions ground traffic through Alberta’s main border crossing with Montana to a halt for more than two weeks in 2022.
Canada
Apr 3
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
Regina Humane Society sends out urgent plea to adopt dogs
According to RHS, dogs are waiting 64 per cent longer to be adopted than the average for dogs in its care, after COVID-19 saw very high adoption rates.
Canada
Apr 25
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
