A group of doctors says the Alberta government’s approach to curbing the spread of COVID-19 is gross negligence that will lead to more deaths. Cases of COVID-19 continue to rise in Alberta. A group of doctors are calling on the government to introduce more health measures to curb the spread of the virus. (Evan Mitsui/CBC)A group of…
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Statistics Canada says the economy added 90,000 jobs in August, the third consecutive monthly increase.A manager at Dunn’s Famous restaurant scans the COVID-19 QR code of a client in Montreal. Accommodation and food services led employment increases in August, the third consecutive month. (Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press)Statistics Canada says the economy added 90,000 jobs in…
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Spike of unvaccinated pregnant women in COVID-19 ICUs concerning, says Calgary doctor
by Sue JonesAn unvaccinated pregnant Alberta woman died from a COVID-related infection following admission into intensive care units, sources familiar with the death say.Medical experts say the fourth wave of the pandemic is hitting unvaccinated pregnant Alberta women harder than previous waves of COVID-19. (Hannah Beier/File Photo/Reuters)An unvaccinated pregnant Alberta woman died from a COVID-related infection following…
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Hurricane Larry ‘heading directly for us,’ as eastern Newfoundland braces for Category 1 storm
by Sue JonesHurricane Larry is nearing its descent toward the east coast of Newfoundland, and meteorologist Rob Carroll says the track is looking consistent Friday morning for what will be a Category 1 storm.Hurricane Larry will be a Category 1, expected to bring with it rough seas, heavy rainfall and strong winds. (Submitted by Alick Tsui) Hurricane Larry…
If fans hadn’t known before, they have now after Canada’s 3-0 destruction of El Salvador at Toronto’s BMO Field on Wednesday night in a crucial World Cup qualifying contest. It was also a win accomplished without Alphonso Davies.Players celebrate after Tajon Buchanan’s second-half goal put Canada up 3-0 over El Salvador on Wednesday. (Chris Young/The…
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Can Canada solve its housing crisis without making climate change worse?
by Sue JonesTwo ongoing crises have been consistent points of focus on the campaign trail: a dire shortage of affordable housing and climate change. The two are interconnected, and how Canada chooses to tackle a national housing shortage could have profound implications for its fight against climate change.The housing and climate change crises in Canada are interconnected, experts say,…
As people receive their voter information cards in the mail, some have been surprised to learn how far they’ll have to travel to vote on Sept. 20, as Elections Canada has had difficulty finding landlords to host polling stations during this pandemic.Canadians head to the polls on Sept. 20 (Justin Tang/The Canadian Press)Penny Finneron of…
The Supreme Court of Canada will not weigh in on the decision to deny Peter Nygard bail. Canada’s highest court on Thursday rejected an application from the former fashion mogul to hear an appeal of the decision.A court sketch from the first day of Peter Nygard’s bail hearing at Manitoba Court of Queen’s Bench on Jan. 19,…
Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall has ordered an investigation into cases involving alleged domestic violence following a two-year investigation by CBS News…
Washington — The Justice Department on Thursday filed suit against the state of Texas over its controversial law that bans abortion after about six…