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Statistics Canada has released a new survey on children and mental health, the first national survey on the topic since the COVID-19 pandemic. Children First Canada CEO Sara Austin joins Global News Morning Calgary to talk about the findings, and what can be done to improve mental health.

Boxing Canada will be holdings its first Canada Cup in Calgary later this week, including the first national championships for the youth and junior category since the COVID-19 pandemic. Executive director Christopher Lindsay tells Global News Morning Calgary the competition could feature future 2028 Summer Olympians.

Masks are back on at some long-term care centres in Calgary as COVID-19 outbreaks are occurring again. As Carolyn Kury de Castillo reports, some seniors’ advocates are demanding more information on where those outbreaks are happening.

Covid-19 cases are on the rise, and Quebec’s hospitals are under pressure yet again. Plus, a surge in E. coli cases in Calgary is worrying parents. Global’s Laura Casella asks Dr. Mitch Shulman how to behave during these outbreaks.

Schools have traditionally been common places for polling stations, and with both federal and civic elections coming to Calgary in the fall, there are some concerns about opening schools up amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Jackie Wilson reports.

The Travel Lady Lesley Keyter joins Global News Morning Calgary live via Skype to explain what travellers need to know about COVID-19 tests.

Three of Alberta’s major universities will require unvaccinated students, staff and faculty to undergo rapid testing in order to attend campus in person this fall. Fletcher Kent has more on the COVID-19 policy and speaks to the president of the University of Alberta’s Non-Academic Staff Association.

As councillors push for an emergency meeting on the COVID-19 situation in Calgary, the city is discussing new measures for city employees. Adam MacVicar reports.

Calgary police chief Mark Neufeld joins Global News Morning Calgary live via Skype to discuss members being involved in COVID-19 vaccine protests, immunization mandates and the effect of the civic and federal elections on the police service.

Dozens of protesters gathered outside the Foothills Medical Centre in Calgary Monday afternoon, expressing their opposition to the idea of mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policies. Carolyn Kury de Castillo reports.

Calgary mayor Naheed Nenshi says there are people getting a thrill out of protesting the Alberta government’s COVID-19 restrictions, stating: “If you don’t quit it, you’re going to get a ticket.”

Dr. Christopher Mody, an infectious disease expert and a department head at the University of Calgary’s Cumming School of Medicine, says he believes Alberta needs to find “a very narrow sweet spot” when it comes to implementing COVID-19 restrictions aimed at stopping the spread of the novel coronavirus.

Shaw Charity Classic executive director Sean Van Kesteren joins Global News Morning Calgary via Skype to discuss the donations raised for Alberta children’s charities in 2020 despite the COVID-19 pandemic.

Calgary mayor Naheed Nenshi recounts 2020 and the impact the COVID-19 pandemic had on the city.

Officials working to contain an outbreak at a long-term care home say they received a heartwarming New Year’s Eve gift. AgeCare Skypointe has been selected by AHS to start receiving the vaccine for its senior residents. Jill Croteau reports.

Dozens of cars were recently parked outside of the Flores & Pine restaurant west of Calgary to watch a couple get married on Zoom, something the couple thinks others should think about during the COVID-19 pandemic. Michael King reports.

COVID-19 patients are filling Alberta hospitals and placing unprecedented stress on ICUs. Heather Yourex-West reports on how health-care workers are changing the way they deliver care, and how Calgary has now mandated vaccine passports.

Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi joins Global News Morning Calgary live via Skype to discuss the issues facing the city and its taxpayers during the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic.

Alberta’s Dr. Hinshaw says a Calgary condominium has seen 32 cases of COVID-19 and management is doing what they can to protect residents.

Alberta will soon begin offering COVID-19 asymptomatic testing at 20 community pharmacies, mainly in Calgary and Edmonton, and more locations will be added in the weeks to come. Julia Wong has more from Dr. Deena Hinshaw’s Thursday update.