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
‘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
6 hours
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
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
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
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
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
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
Kingston Health Sciences Centre looks to ‘ramp up’ ranks of volunteers
The hospital says its volunteer ranks have dropped more than 50 per cent since the COVID-19 pandemic.
Health
Apr 15
‘Distrust of police’: Michael Gordon Jackson abduction trial continues in Regina
Jackson is accused with abducting his daughter to prevent her from getting a COVID-19 vaccine.
Crime
Apr 11
Peterborough will keep Canada Day Parade for 2024 but its future is unknown
There were 25 float entries in Peterborough's 2023 Canada Day Parade, up from 21 in 2022 and 16 in 2019. The parade was cancelled in 2020 and 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Entertainment
Apr 23
Three men found guilty of mischief for roles in Coutts border blockade
Three men accused by the Crown of helping lead and coordinate the COVID-19 protest blockade at Coutts, Alta., in 2022 have been found guilty of mischief.
Canada
Apr 17
Regina Exhibition Association Ltd. needs to repay $8M following CRA audit
REAL will need to repay the federal government $8 million following an audit from the CRA in funding for businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Canada
Apr 5