Atlantic Provinces Still Waiting for Their First Shipments of COVID-19 Vaccine
As Ontario and Quebec began administering the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine Monday, leaders in the Atlantic provinces said their residents would have to wait a bit longer. Health… Read more »
Saskatchewan Bans Household Visits, Limits Retail Capacity at Christmas
The Saskatchewan government is tightening its public-health orders for the holidays. Starting Thursday, only immediate household members can gather inside the same home, with few exceptions
Alberta to Administer Nearly 29k COVID-19 Vaccines in December
Alberta Minister of Health Tyler Shandro says Alberta will receive 25,350 doses of Pfizer vaccine during the week of Dec. 21. As per the news release these are in addition to the 3,900 doses that are expected to arrive this week.
What You Need to Know About Canada’s First COVID 19 Vaccine Doses as Rollout Begins
A COVID-19 vaccine from Pfizer has arrived in Ontario and Quebec, with the first inoculations rolling out Monday in Toronto, Montreal, and Quebec City. Canada is set… Read more »
First Quebecer gets COVID-19 vaccine
A resident of a Quebec City long-term care home has become the first Quebecer to receive a COVID-19 vaccination, Premier Francois Legault said Monday. Legault announced on… Read more »
Nine Toronto Schools Closed Until January Amid COVID-19 Outbreaks: TDSB
The Toronto District School Board says nine of its schools will now be closed until after the winter break due to COVID-19 outbreaks at the facilities. The… Read more »
Quebec to Begin Inoculating Against COVID-19 as First Vaccines Arrive
Quebec’s first COVID-19 vaccinations will be administered Monday afternoon in Montreal, a public health official said, as health-care workers prepared for what is being called the “historic”… Read more »
Police Investigate Tampering to Four Railway Crossings in Nova Scotia in Past Week
RCMP in Nova Scotia are investigating after four incidents of tampering with railway crossings in the last week in Antogonish County.
Watch the Great Conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn this Holiday Season
You will be able to view the two planets together daily between December 12 and December 28. The closest approach of the great conjunction is on December 21, 2020.
Nightmare on COVID Street: Corona-Headed Party Provocateur Stars in New Alberta Ads
Alberta is rolling out ads showing a party animal with a head that looks like the novel coronavirus to warn of the dangers of COVID-19 this holiday… Read more »
Disney Plus to Hike Monthly Price by $3 in Canada, Introduces New Star Service
The Walt Disney Co.-owned streaming platform will raise its monthly subscription price in Canada by $3 in February 2021, while introducing Star, a new selection of TV series and films.
Prince Edward Island to Begin COVID-19 Vaccinations Next Week in Charlottetown
Prince Edward Island will begin vaccinating frontline health care workers and long-term care staff against COVID-19 on Wednesday.
Calgary Police Officer Guilty of Slamming Handcuffed Woman Face-First Into Floor
A Calgary police officer has been found guilty of assault causing bodily harm for slamming a woman into a floor face-first while she was in custody. Const…. Read more »
Shoppers Grab Last-Minute Items Before New Alberta Restrictions Kick In
New COVID-19 measures go into effect Sunday in Alberta and shoppers appear to be taking advantage of the last days of looser retail rules by hitting up… Read more »
Public Health Unit Orders Windsor-Essex Schools to Close as COVID Cases Rise
Public health officials have ordered all schools in the Windsor-Essex region to close due to the rapid rise of COVID-19 cases in the area. The Windsor-Essex County… Read more »
Revised Rules for Running Federal Election During Pandemic Proposed in New Bill
A federal government bill to ensure safer voting during a pandemic election will likely not come into force until May at the earliest, potentially jeopardizing Canadians’ health… Read more »
Woman Says She’d Clean Toilets to Work at B.C. Care Home and See Husband
Smith has applied for a job at a long-term care facility in Abbotsford, B.C., and says she’ll even clean toilets so she can see her husband.
Alberta COVID-19 Vaccinations to Start Next Week With Hospital, Care Staff
Alberta will start distributing the COVID-19 vaccine next week to front-line health workers and caregivers. Shandro says the first round of the vaccine will be administered in Alberta on Dec. 16.
‘Alberta Bashing:’ Kenney Rejects Criticism He Waited Too Long on COVID Rules
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney is rejecting criticism he waited too long to bring in tighter COVID-19 measures as “Alberta bashing.” The comment came in a radio interview… Read more »
Canada and Britain Sign Agreement for Post-Brexit Trade, Legislation to Follow
Canada and Britain say they’ve signed a deal to keep trade flowing smoothly after the U.K. leaves the European Union at the end of the year.
Saskatchewan Could Start Vaccinating Health-Care Workers for COVID-19 Next Week
The Saskatchewan government says it’s ready to begin immunizing critical health-care workers against COVID-19 starting next week. The Ministry of Health says it expects to receive 1,950… Read more »
Police in Nova Scotia Investigating Small, Late-Night Explosions in Amherst
Police in northern Nova Scotia are asking for the public’s help after two explosive devices were detonated on the streets of Amherst, and a third unexploded device… Read more »
Bank of Canada Keeps Key Interest Rate Target on Hold at 0.25 per Cent
The Bank of Canada will deliver a rate announcement today with observers watching if news about vaccines gives a shot in the arm to the bank’s outlook on the economy.
New COVID-19 Restrictions in Alberta Announced on December 8th
Alberta has announced strict measures to prevent the rapid spread of COVID-19. The province is shutting down restaurants, casinos, gyms, recreation centres, libraries, theatres and personal service… Read more »