coronavirus pandemic

• World just as vulnerable to future pandemics after COVID: WHO panel

  The world is no better prepared for a new pandemic threat than it was when COVID-19 emerged in 2019, according to a review panel set up to evaluate the global response.

  Health

  May 18
  
• Thousands of people line the streets in Toronto for St. Patrick’s Day parade

  It was green as far as the eye could see on Sunday as thousands of people came out to celebrate for the St. Patrick's Day Parade in downtown Toronto.

  Temp Category

  Mar 20
  
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• Durham business owner wants to help prevent lockdowns from happening

  Local business owner creates program with hope of bringing an end to lockdowns. It would help businesses create a safe space for their customers.

  Economy

  Mar 1
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• Alberta doctors call for more COVID-19 pandemic transparency

  Those who have spent more than two years on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic in Alberta say getting information from the province is harder than ever.

  Health

  Jan 19
• Child screen time leaped during 1st wave of COVID-19 pandemic: Western-led study

  The study found children spent roughly 5.9 hours a day looking at screens during the first wave, nearly three times the recommended amount.

  Health

  Oct 21, 2021
• ‘We’ve done this before’: Manitoba virologist says fourth wave will be different

  As the fourth wave of COVID-19 looms over the province, one virologist says Manitobans will fare better than before thanks to high vaccine uptake and long-practiced precaution.

  Health

  Aug 26, 2021
• Alberta government releases review of province’s initial response to COVID-19

  A review looking into Alberta's initial response to the COVID-19 pandemic has come up with recommendations for the province to consider going forward.

  Health

  Aug 6, 2021
• U.S. will not return to COVID-19 lockdowns despite Delta variant risks, Fauci predicts

  The average number of new COVID-19 cases reported each day in U.S. has nearly doubled in the past 10 days, according to a Reuters analysis. 

  Health

  Aug 1, 2021
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• How women could be the solution to Canada’s post-COVID skilled labour shortage

  Canada, like other developed nations, is facing a shortage of skilled trade workers just as a pandemic stimulus-backed building boom gets underway.

  Canada

  Jul 29, 2021
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• Google rolls out COVID-19 vaccine mandate, delays workers’ return to office

  The decision also affects tens of thousands of contractors who Google intends to continue to pay while access to its campuses remains limited due to COVID-19.

  World

  Jul 28, 2021