COVID-19

• Michael Gordon Jackson will not serve jail time after COVID-19 abduction

  The case of Michael Gordon Jackson, a Saskatchewan father who abducted his daughter to keep her from getting a COVID-19 vaccine, has come to an end.

  Crime

  Dec 6
  
• Ottawa’s pandemic small business loan program lacked checks and balances: AG

  Auditor general Karen Hogan says the Canada Emergency Business Account program wasn’t managed with 'due regard for value for money.'

  Money

  Dec 2
  
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• Alberta Health Services preparing to handle increased respiratory illnesses

  Alberta's respiratory virus tracker shows lab-confirmed COVID cases have nearly doubled since September. AHS says some hospitals are experiencing high occupancy levels.

  Health

  Nov 13
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• Windsor sues Ottawa over costs of 2022 Ambassador Bridge blockade

  The City of Windsor is suing the federal government over the costs incurred due to the so-called Freedom Convoy blockade at the Ambassador Bridge in early 2022.

  Canada

  Nov 4
• Ontario residents can now get updated COVID-19 vaccine, flu shot

  The province says both vaccines are available at participating pharmacies, public health units and doctors' offices across the province, and it's safe to get them at the same time.

  Health

  Oct 28
• Updated flu and COVID-19 vaccines now available for all B.C. residents

  Health Canada has approved updated mRNA vaccines targeting the KP.2 COVID-19 subvariant. These vaccines are approved for use for people six months and older.

  Health

  Oct 22
• ‘It’s a complete upturn of the way you live’: Saskatchewan woman shares struggle to find long COVID supports

  The COVID-19 pandemic is a thought of the past for many people but for others, COVID forever altered their lives. In Saskatchewan there have been very limited resources available

  Health

  Oct 20
• Long COVID patients suffer high rate of autonomic disorders, researchers say

  October marks Dysautonomia Awareness Month, raising the profile for a condition affecting body functions such as heart rate and sweating. It is common in long COVID patients.

  Health

  Oct 19
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• Canada must fix pandemic gaps before next health crisis, experts warn

  An expert panel of doctors and researchers say Canada needs to learn from the COVID-19 pandemic and take action before the next health emergency strikes. 

  Health

  Oct 16
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• Vancouver Island winery to close, citing pandemic-era debt

  Rocky Creek Winery took on $60,000 in Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) debt when the COVID-19 pandemic hit. 

  Economy

  Oct 9