COVID-19

• Winnipeg ER wait times inched up in April, according to Share Health data

  Health officials say recent efforts to reduce emergency room wait times in Winnipeg appear to be working.

  Health

  18 mins
  
• COVID-19: Cases in B.C. hospitals drop again, admissions trending downward

  As of Thursday there were 473 COVID-19 cases in hospital, a one-week decline of 67, and 42 cases in intensive care, a one-week drop of seven.

  Health

  50 mins
  
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• COVID-19: Saskatchewan reports 12 new deaths, 376 cases; 52% of residents had 1 booster

  According to the latest provincial health data, there are currently five confirmed COVID-19 outbreaks in long-term care homes, three of which are in Saskatoon. 

  Health

  2 hours
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• Folklorama looking to ‘re-ignite’ popular festival after two years away

  The popular Winnipeg event, now in its 51st season, will feature 24 pavilions of authentic food, displays and more, representing cultures around the world.

  Entertainment

  6 hours
• COVID-19: Peterborough risk index remains at ‘moderate’ as active cases decline

  Peterborough Regional Health Centre as of Wednesday afternoon reported eight inpatients with COVID-19.

  Health

  7 hours
• COVID-19 deaths, hospitalizations down in Manitoba

  There was a slight uptick in the number of COVID-19 patients admitted to ICU May 8 to 14.

  Health

  7 hours
• Nova Scotia reports 13 more COVID-19 deaths in latest weekly update

  Since the start of the Omicron variant, there have been a total of 279 deaths linked to the virus, and the median age of those who died is 81. 

  Health

  7 hours
• Boardwalk COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic in Waterloo to close on June 12

  David Aoki, who also currently leads the area’s vaccination efforts, told Waterloo Regional Council that The Boardwalk Vaccination Clinic will be shut down on June 12.

  Canada

  8 hours
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• Some Nova Scotia beaches may go unsupervised because of lifeguard shortage

  The director of the Nova Scotia Lifeguard Service says that with beaches set to open July 1, the service has six unfilled positions.

  Canada

  8 hours
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• Churchill tour operators call for clarity around border rules amid industry struggles

   The Churchill Beluga Whale Tour Operators Association says confusion over COVID border restrictions continues to impact international tourism to the area.

  Lifestyle

  9 hours