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
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
Edmonton fire chief Joe Zatylny resigns effective May 10
After nearly four years as the city’s fire chief, Joe Zatylny has resigned. His last day with Edmonton Fire Rescue Services will be May 10.
Fire
May 1
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
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
Sunshine, warm weather brings return of patio season in Lethbridge
The City of Lethbridge says there were 13 permits issued for patios, street vendors and parklets last year and the city is anticipating more as summer approaches.
Canada
May 10
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
Calgary artists turn Porsche hood into canvas for charity
A one-of-kind painted Porsche hood is being raffled off to support CUPS Calgary. It'll be the centrepiece at Rita Thorpe and Michele Doucette's art show in May.
Features
May 14
‘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
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
Cases of chlamydia and syphilis are up, other STIs down: health unit
Associate medical officer of health says people don't have to show symptoms to have STIs.
Health
May 5
ANALYSIS: Retiring coach Rick Bowness left indelible mark on the game of hockey
It was fitting that on a day when the ice was being removed from Canada Life Centre for the season, Rick Bowness removed himself from the game for good.
Sports
May 8
Toronto sees huge revenue jump from parking fees. Here’s how much you paid
The Toronto Parking Authority is reporting a 20 per cent jump in revenue for 2023 largely due to more people paying for parking, it says.
Canada
Apr 25
As flu season fades, spring and summer viruses emerge. What are they?
As Canadians bid farewell to the aches and chills of the respiratory virus season a new question looms: what other microbial menaces will appear as days grow warmer?
Health
May 1
Lynx Air says passenger refunds will hurt investors because of defiant contractor
Lynx's shutdown comes as the budget airlines that have cropped up in recent years face ongoing financial pressures.
Consumer
Apr 15
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
Public service unions will fight 3-day in-office mandate. What to know
The Public Service Alliance of Canada says it will be filing an unfair labour practice complaint and looking into other legal options.
Canada
May 2
Ontario midwives can now administer routine vaccines, prescribe more drugs
Sylvia Jones announced the expanded scope for midwives, saying it will connect more people to convenient care and reduce the need for referrals to other professionals.
Health
May 3
‘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
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
