Surgeons in Toronto have successfully completed the first double lung transplant in Canada for a person whose lungs were devastated by COVID-19. The recipient, who had no prior comorbidities that put him at higher risk for infection or severe disease,… »
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Survey finds more than half of Canadians say they are on brink of insolvency
A new survey suggests that more than half of Canadians are on the brink of insolvency. The survey, taken by Ipsos for MNP Ltd., found that 53 per cent of respondents said they were $200 or less away from not… »
Ontario reports 4,227 new cases of COVID-19, 2nd highest daily count
Ontario reported 4,227 cases of COVID-19 on Friday, the second-highest on a single day at any point during the pandemic. Canada’s most populous province logged 4,249 new infections on January 8, but 450 of those were attributed to a delay… »
Canada gets 1st batch of COVID-19 vaccines through vaccine-sharing initiative
Canada has received the first shipment of COVID-19 vaccines from the global vaccine-sharing initiative known as COVAX, federal officials announced Thursday. Speaking to reporters at a technical briefing in Ottawa, Maj.-Gen. Dany Fortin, the military commander leading Canada’s national vaccine… »
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Quebecers aged 55 and over eligible for AstraZeneca vaccine at walk-in clinics
Starting today, Quebecers aged 55 and over were able to receive the AstraZeneca-Oxford COVID-19 vaccine at walk-in clinics across the province and the population responded well to the new initiative. According to a report from CBC News, many Quebecers across… »
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British Columbians bought electric vehicles in record numbers in 2020
A record number of people have switched to electric vehicles in British Columbia according to the 2020 annual zero-emission update the B.C. government. The report, released Tuesday, said that over 54,000 light-duty electric vehicles (EV) were registered in the province… »
Alberta authorities fence off church they say violates COVID restrictions
A long-running battle between the pastor and members of an Alberta church, who say their Charter rights are being threatened by provincial restrictions designed to fight COVID-19, and health authorities, who say the church is breaking the law, has taken… »
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Good oral health reduces risk of fatal outcomes from COVID-19: study
COVID-19 patients who have infected and inflamed gums run a much higher risk of death and severe complications than those with healthy gums, according to a new international study led by Canadian researchers at McGill University. The study published in… »
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Junos get a new stamp to mark 50th anniversary
Canada’s music recording industry awards, the Junos, are being honoured with a special stamp to help celebrate their 50th anniversary. The black-and-gold stamp, created by Montreal-based design studio Paprika and illustrated by Amanda Arlotta, was unveiled today. It features the… »
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Cancer patients need second vaccine on time, say pharmacists
Health authorities in Canada have opted to delay giving people their second dose of COVID-19 vaccine in order to inoculate more people with a first dose. Pharmacists say delaying the second vaccine for cancer patients puts THEM at risk. They… »
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