COVID-19 Pandemic

• NDP calls on Nova Scotia to waive all ambulance fees for COVID-19 emergencies

  Nova Scotia NDP leader has called on Premier Iain Rankin to waive all ambulance fees for COVID-19 patients regardless of when they became sick.

  Health

  Jun 16
• Waterloo Warbirds plan flight to honour Canadians fighting COVID-19 pandemic

  The Waterloo Warbirds will take to the skies across Waterloo Region, Guelph and the GTA on Saturday to honour the efforts of essential workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

  Canada

  Jun 15
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• Calgary seniors celebrate ‘fantastic’ success of COVID-19-free care home

  Seniors and staff at the Calgary care home feel fortunate to have avoided the coronavirus.

  Health

  Jun 14
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• Alberta’s positivity rate drops below 3% as province announces 165 new COVID-19 cases Sunday

  Alberta's COVID-19 positivity rate dropped to 2.8 per cent on Sunday, down from 3.3 per cent a day earlier, according to the province's chief medical officer of health.

  Health

  Jun 13
• Calgary agency provides ‘very healing’ support for first responders during pandemic

  The pandemic brings added stresses for police, firefighters and paramedics. "We are afraid we'll bring COVID home to our families."

  Crime

  Jun 10
• Ontario unlikely to balance budget by 2030 despite post-COVID pandemic growth: report

  Ontario's fiscal watchdog says the province's economy will rebound over the next two years but the government is unlikely to reach its goal of a balanced budget by 2030.

  Politics

  Jun 10
• Calgarians tackle serious business in the front with ‘Mullets for Mental Health’

  An Alberta group is growing mullets to raise money for the Canadian Mental Health Association.

  Features

  Jun 8
• Calgary seniors bring joy with online music during COVID-19 pandemic

  Listening to music is easing the stress for many Canadians during the COVID-19 pandemic, and a Calgary man is helping out with an event featuring seasoned performers.

  Features

  Jun 7
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• Mental health visits for new moms rose 30% during COVID-19 pandemic, study shows

  Postpartum visits to family physicians and psychiatrists were 30 per cent higher last year in Ontario than before the pandemic, according to new research.

  Health

  Jun 7
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• ‘Explosion of fury and violence and blood:’ Toronto’s shelters see increase in violence

  New data shows violent incidents in Toronto shelters has more than tripled during the COVID-19 pandemic, which some say is partially driving a rise in outdoor encampments.

  Crime

  Jun 6