COVID-19

• It’s sick season. Here’s how to protect yourself from norovirus, COVID-19, flu and RSV

  Scientists think that the winter surge of flu and cold activity may be because we spend more time indoors and the cold, dry air may weaken our defenses.

  Health

  Jan 11
  
• Feds say provinces now responsible for buying COVID vaccines

  In addition to provinces and territories having to buy COVID-19 vaccines going forward, they will also be responsible for determining the timing of vaccinations.

  Canada

  Jan 10
  
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• Flu and RSV cases spike in B.C., but COVID-19 remains low

  New data shared by B.C.'s Centre for Disease Control shows the province has one of the worst flu rates in Canada, as a holiday-season spike in respiratory illnesses continues.

  Health

  Jan 10
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• Saskatchewan respiratory illness, vaccination numbers down

  COVID-19 positivity rates are down since November, says the Saskatchewan Health Authority's Community Respiratory Illness Surveillance Program report, but so are immunizations.

  Canada

  Dec 15, 2024
• Michael Gordon Jackson will not serve jail time after COVID-19 abduction

  The case of Michael Gordon Jackson, a Saskatchewan father who abducted his daughter to keep her from getting a COVID-19 vaccine, has come to an end.

  Crime

  Dec 6, 2024
• Ottawa’s pandemic small business loan program lacked checks and balances: AG

  Auditor general Karen Hogan says the Canada Emergency Business Account program wasn’t managed with 'due regard for value for money.'

  Money

  Dec 2, 2024
• Alberta Health Services preparing to handle increased respiratory illnesses

  Alberta's respiratory virus tracker shows lab-confirmed COVID cases have nearly doubled since September. AHS says some hospitals are experiencing high occupancy levels.

  Health

  Nov 13, 2024
• Windsor sues Ottawa over costs of 2022 Ambassador Bridge blockade

  The City of Windsor is suing the federal government over the costs incurred due to the so-called Freedom Convoy blockade at the Ambassador Bridge in early 2022.

  Canada

  Nov 4, 2024
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• Ontario residents can now get updated COVID-19 vaccine, flu shot

  The province says both vaccines are available at participating pharmacies, public health units and doctors' offices across the province, and it's safe to get them at the same time.

  Health

  Oct 28, 2024
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• Updated flu and COVID-19 vaccines now available for all B.C. residents

  Health Canada has approved updated mRNA vaccines targeting the KP.2 COVID-19 subvariant. These vaccines are approved for use for people six months and older.

  Health

  Oct 22, 2024