Covid19

• Doctors say staff shortages in Ontario ICUs continue as COVID-19 admissions climb

  “It is an atmosphere of stress, stress is in the air in ICU,” said Birgit Umaigba, an ICU nurse based in Toronto.

  Health

  Apr 10
• A seemingly quiet start of the day at Breakwater Park, after Kingston officials fenced it off

  City Park, Tindall Field, and Victoria Park have little activity on Saturday. Breakwater Park's fenced-off portion is obeyed. Kingston Police say it's a quiet day.

  Canada

  Apr 10
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• Coronavirus: Public alerted to COVID-19 case at Kingston, Ont. Walmart Supercentre

  KFL&A Public Health has issued a public notice about a positive case of COVID-19 at Kingston's Walmart Supercentre.

  Canada

  Apr 7
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• Indigenous artists face unique challenges, opportunities in the COVID-19 pandemic

  Indigenous local artists encounter unique changes and challenges as the COVID-19 pandemic devastates the entertainment industry, leaving many artists struggling to find work.

  Canada

  Apr 6
• KHSC unveiled its Union Street alternate health facility in case of COVID-19 spike

  Kingston Health Sciences Centre unveiled its Union Street alternative health facility, a 24,500-square-foot space with 70 beds and equipment on standby for a COVID-19 surge.

  Health

  Mar 31
• COVID-19: Pregnant women in Alberta seek changes to vaccine rollout within Phase 2B

  With the rollout based on year of birth, many pregnant women who fall between the ages of 20 and 40 will not be able to book for some time.

  Health

  Mar 31
• COVID-19: At least 3 pharmacies in HKPR Health Unit to carry vaccine, the province says

  According to the Ontario government, at least three pharmacies within the health unit's jurisdiction will soon carry the AstraZeneca vaccine.

  Health

  Mar 31
• Alberta doctors concerned sector-specific COVID-19 transmission data still not public

  On Jan. 20, Dr. Hinshaw said the data, which would break down the different sectors where COVID-19 has been found to spread, would be shared “in the coming weeks.”

  Health

  Mar 26
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• Inside the ICU: Alberta physicians share COVID-19 experiences one year later

  One ICU doctor remembers the 'fear' he saw on the face of patients as they were about to be put on a ventilator because they didn't know what was going to happen next.

  Health

  Mar 25
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• COVID-19: Norwood Fair cancelled for second straight year

  The annual Thanksgiving weekend tradition typically draws approximately 50,000 people through the gates at the Norwood Fairgrounds.

  Economy

  Mar 24