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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Leaders lauded as COVID numbers decline in Canada’s Indigenous communities
Despite fears expressed by many in Canada and around the world about the heightened vulnerability Indigenous communities faced from COVID 19, members of those communities–at least the ones living in Canada, it appears–have managed to sidestep the worst of those… »
Health, Internet, Science & Technology
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… »
Source of Vancouver Canucks COVID-19 infections confirmed as variant
The Vancouver Canucks confirmed on Wednesday that 25 individuals have tested positive for the COVID-19 virus and that the source of the infection is confirmed to be a variant. In a statement, Canucks’ team physician Dr. Jim Bovard and Dr.… »
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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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Justice minister orders new trial of retired Quebec judge convicted of murder
Federal Justice Minister David Lametti has ordered a new trial for a retired Quebec judge convicted of first-degree murder in the 2009 death of his wife after finding that “there is a reasonable basis to conclude that a miscarriage of… »
Health, Internet, Science & Technology, Society
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… »
Health, Internet, Science & Technology
Canadian scientist honoured with international award for diabetes research
A Canadian scientist is being recognized for collaborative research that has helped revolutionize treatments for Type 2 diabetes, obesity and intestinal disorders for millions of patients worldwide. Daniel Drucker, a scientist at the University of Toronto, has been jointly awarded… »
Immigration & Refugees, Politics, Society
Naheed Nenshi will not seek a fourth term as Calgary’s mayor
Naheed Nenshi, the first Muslim to ever serve as mayor of a major North Amerian city, is stepping away from politics. Nenshi said Tuesday he won’t run for a fourth term in Calgary, the city where he grew up–the son… »
More restrictions are announced as COVID refuses to let up
As COVID caseloads rise and more transmissible variants continue to spread across Canada, people in three provinces–Ontario, Quebec and Alberta–are facing increased public-health restrictions to combat the virus’s third wave. Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced this afternoon he was imposing… »
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