The rush to get vaccines to combat COVID-19 has left many wondering about the safety of the medicine and possible side effects. In past surveys of Canadians there had been a substantial percentage of resistance with some saying they will… »
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Could antidepressant slow the progression of COVID-19, ask researchers
Researchers in Montreal are studying whether the antidepressant fluvoxamine can reduce the severity of lung problems suffered by people COVID-19 infection. The Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre in Montreal has been testing different drugs already approved for… »
Older than the Titanic, community seeks to keep SS Keewatin
Built in 1907 in, years before the Titanic, it is said to be the last Edwardian era passenger liner still afloat. The SS Keewatin built in Glasgow’s River Clyde, was originally purchased by Canadian Pacific Railway for its service across… »
Looking ahead, Trudeau delivers some numbers on Canada’s vaccine rollout
Following his meeting yesterday with his provincial and territorial counterparts aimed at finding ways to supply more momentum to Canada’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau today provided an update of where things stand. “We agreed that it is… »
Black Theatre Workshop kicks off 50th season online
Billing itself as Canada’s oldest Black theatre company, Black Theatre Workshop will launch its 50th anniversary season online on January 15, 2021 at 3pm ET. It starts with the annual Discovery Series which features a reading of a new work… »
Streak of monthly Canadian job gains ends in December
For the first time since April, when COVID-19 was beginning to make its presence felt and restrictions to fight the virus were being put in place, the Canadian economy has suffered a decline in jobs. Statistics Canada released its Labour… »
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2020 ties for hottest year on record: E.U. analysis
Late last year, indications were that 2020 was going to be one of the world’s hottest years. Now figures from the EU’s Copernicus Climate Change Service with its Earth observation satellite programme has announced in a press release today that… »
First Nations in Manitoba to receive initial shipment of COVID-19 vaccine
First Nations in Manitoba will receive the first shipment of the Moderna vaccine for COVID-19 according to a statement from Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister. Starting on Thursday, Manitoba will be sending 5,300 doses of the Moderna vaccine to support the… »
First ministers meet to try to juice Canada’s lagging vaccine rollout
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his provincial and territorial counterparts were set to meet virtually today. They are expected to focus on how Canada can pick up the pace of its COVID-19 vaccination campaign–a campaign that Trudeau said in December… »
Ontario launches new testing program at Toronto Pearson International Airport
The Province of Ontario launched a new COVID-19 testing program on Wednesday at Toronto’s Pearson International Airport for international travellers in order to quickly identify and stop the spread of the virus. According to a press release from the Ontario… »
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