Ottawa businesses nervous as public health asks Ontario to cut down list of essential businesses
Operating a business during Ontario's stay-at-home order has been a tough go for many owners, like Patti Taggart.
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Canada imposes ban on passenger flights from India, Pakistan for 30 days
The federal government is imposing a 30-day ban on all commercial and private flights from India and Pakistan effective Thursday at 11:30 p.m. EST, as COVID-19 infections continue to surge in those countries.
1.9M vaccine doses coming next week, but Canada could administer 3.1M: PHAC head
Canada could be administering 3.1 million COVID-19 vaccine doses a week, but well into what the federal government has coined the 'ramp-up' phase of Canada's vaccine rollout, the number of shots coming into Canada most weeks is still below what provinces and territories are capable of putting into arms, according to the head of the Public Health Agency of Canada.
N.S. announces 'near full-lockdown measures' for Halifax area as COVID-19 cases continue to climb
As Nova Scotia reports 38 new cases of COVID-19 – the largest single-day case increase in nearly one year – the province's premier announced tighter restrictions in the Halifax area and some surrounding communities in order to help curb the spread of the virus.
Risk of getting COVID-19 after full vaccination extremely low: new study
For fully vaccinated people, the risk of still getting COVID-19 -- described as 'breakthrough infections' -- remains extremely low, a new study out of New York suggests.
COVID-19 variant of interest vs. variant of concern: What does it mean?
A variant that appears to be wreaking havoc in India has been detected in Canada and sparked a temporary ban on direct passenger flights from India and Pakistan on Thursday. But experts say it's too early to know how concerning this new version of the COVID-19 virus is.
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Filing 2020 taxes late could lead to months of delays for COVID-19 financial aid, says CRA
With income tax deadlines approaching, the federal government is warnings that filing late could mean delays of up to two months for anyone hoping to receive any of the various COVID-19 financial relief benefits.
Why doctors, advocates are calling for permanent paid sick days for Canadian workers
Worker and patient advocates in multiple provinces are calling for permanent paid sick days, arguing that the federal COVID-19 sick leave benefit has too many restrictions for lower-income, precarious and migrant workers.
Sickness benefit available, feds willing to help provinces vaccinate: PM Trudeau
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is reminding front-line workers about the availability of a federal sick leave benefit, and is offering premiers more help to speed up their vaccine rollouts as the country faces a third major surge in new cases.
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The place of gig workers has become a key issue in ongoing deliberation on how the decades-old employment insurance system will be updated.
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Canada imposes ban on passenger flights from India, Pakistan for 30 days
The federal government is imposing a 30-day ban on all commercial and private flights from India and Pakistan effective Thursday at 11:30 p.m. EST, as COVID-19 infections continue to surge in those countries.
Ottawa's top doctor waiting to book a COVID-19 vaccine appointment
While Ottawa residents in their 40s race out to get the COVID-19 vaccine at pharmacies, the city’s medical officer of health will wait to receive her first dose because she is able to work from home.
Ottawa sees spike in new COVID-19 cases on Thursday
The COVID-19 dashboard shows 281 new cases of COVID-19 in Ottawa on Thursday, along with two new deaths linked to the virus.
Ottawa businesses nervous as public health asks Ontario to cut down list of essential businesses
Operating a business during Ontario's stay-at-home order has been a tough go for many owners, like Patti Taggart.
Driver with licence suspended in 2011 stopped for speeding on Hwy. 417
Ontario Provincial Police say the driver passed a cruiser on Highway 417 at The Nation Municipality going 151 km/h in a 110 km/h zone.
ORNGE now using ambulance buses to transport COVID patients to Kingston and other cities
The multi-patient buses are on loan from York Paramedic and Toronto Paramedic Services.
Two OC Transpo bus drivers, Para Transpo operator test positive for COVID-19 on Thursday
OC Transpo has reported 109 cases of COVID-19 involving staff since the start of the pandemic.
Ottawa Hospital moving non-COVID patients to other hospitals
The hospital has implemented its Level 2 surge plans to increase bed capacity and free up staff to treat the increasing number of COVID patients.
Patient transfers in Cornwall, Brockville hospitals help handle COVID patient surge from larger cities
Smaller hospitals in eastern Ontario are feeling the impact of the third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, with some receiving patient transfers from larger cities.
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Canada imposes ban on passenger flights from India, Pakistan for 30 days
The federal government is imposing a 30-day ban on all commercial and private flights from India and Pakistan effective Thursday at 11:30 p.m. EST, as COVID-19 infections continue to surge in those countries.
1.9M vaccine doses coming next week, but Canada could administer 3.1M: PHAC head
Canada could be administering 3.1 million COVID-19 vaccine doses a week, but well into what the federal government has coined the 'ramp-up' phase of Canada's vaccine rollout, the number of shots coming into Canada most weeks is still below what provinces and territories are capable of putting into arms, according to the head of the Public Health Agency of Canada.
N.S. announces 'near full-lockdown measures' for Halifax area as COVID-19 cases continue to climb
As Nova Scotia reports 38 new cases of COVID-19 – the largest single-day case increase in nearly one year – the province's premier announced tighter restrictions in the Halifax area and some surrounding communities in order to help curb the spread of the virus.
'We got it wrong': Doug Ford apologizes for some of Ontario's enhanced public health measures
Premier Doug Ford apologized and said the province moved 'too fast' in announcing sweeping new measures aimed at curbing the third wave of COVID-19 in Ontario and said his government is working on a provincially-run sick leave benefit to curb the spread of infection.
Why India is shattering global infection records
The world's fastest pace of spreading infections and the highest daily increase in coronavirus cases are pushing India further into a deepening and deadly health care crisis.
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Canada banning flights from India and Pakistan for 30 days
Transportation Minister Omar Alghabra announces restrictions a ban on air travel from India and Pakistan for the next 30 days.
Only 3 cases of vaccine blood clots reported in Canada: Njoo
Canada's top doctor Theresa Tam says Canadians should avoid travelling, even domestically, to stop the spread of variants.
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No public celebration for Queen Elizabeth's 95th birthday
There will be no public celebration as Queen Elizabeth II marks her 95th birthday just days after the funeral for her husband Prince Philip.
