South Korea sticks to flu vaccine plan despite safety fears after 13 deaths
bySouth Korean officials refused to suspend a seasonal influenza inoculation effort on Thursday, despite growing calls for a halt, including an appeal from a…
Alberta sets record for new COVID-19 cases as MLA tests positive
byArticle content continued The 406 new cases mark the first time Alberta has exceeded 400 infections in a single day. It continues an acceleration…
Municipal Affairs Minister Tracy Allard tests positive for COVID-19; Premier Jason Kenney and others self-isolating
byArticle content continued She participated in a Monday government announcement remotely via video conference, and has not been in the legislature since session began…
NASA, Energy Department Boost Cooperation In Space Projects
byThe U.S. Department of Energy and NASA signed on Tuesday a memorandum of understanding to expand their cooperation in civil energy-related activities in space. …
Manitoba posts 3rd-highest daily increase in COVID-19 cases, with 135 on Wednesday
byManitoba announced its third-highest one-day increase in COVID-19 cases, with 135 on Wednesday. Most of those cases — 102 — are in the Winnipeg health…
Today’s coronavirus news: St. Michael’s Hospital declares outbreak in emergency department; Trudeau Liberals face confidence vote Wednesday; Statscan says consumer price index up 0.5% in September
byKEY FACTS 8:49 a.m. Trudeau Liberals face confidence vote over proposed anti-corruption committee 8:32 a.m. A crowd of 11,388 attended Tuesday night’s World Series…
Why getting COVID-19 vaccines approved in Canada won’t be ‘overnight solution’ to pandemic
byFor months, more than 150 teams around the world have been working at an unprecedented pace to develop a vaccine against the new coronavirus. …
Raising the flag for World Polio Day
byMembers of the Rotary Club of Oshawa and Rotary Club of Oshawa-Parkwood, along with members of Oshawa City Council, took part in a recent…
At least 24 COVID cases confirmed in Manitoba poultry plant
byWINNIPEG — At least 24 cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in a poultry plant in southern Manitoba, according to the union representing workers…
Ontario to provide COVID-19 liability protection to businesses, workers and some organizations
byOntario will provide liability protection to some workers, businesses and non-profits against COVID-19 exposure-related lawsuits. Attorney General Doug Downey introduced the new bill Tuesday…