Nova Scotia health officials closely watching New Brunswick’s COVID-19 cases
HALIFAX — Nova Scotia's chief medical officer said Thursday he is keeping a close eye on rising COVID-19 cases in New Brunswick, a week after that province lifted all of its pandemic-related health restrictions. Dr. Robert Strang said there is a
Some federal workers may be required to get COVID-19 vaccine: Prime Minister Trudeau
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he is considering making COVID-19 vaccinations mandatory for some federally regulated workplaces in a bid to boost Canada's vaccination levels. But the prime minister refused to say whether he will delay any ...
Baa Baa Black Sheep is back: Ontario allowing singing, visitors in child care centres
TORONTO — Baa Baa Black Sheep is back in Ontario child-care centres as new provincial COVID-19 guidance for the sector allows the return of singing indoors, eases cleaning rules and lets visitors inside. The updated guidance follows calls from parents...
U.S. considers requiring foreign visitors to be vaccinated as travel pressure mounts
WASHINGTON — The United States is actively exploring how to welcome back international visitors, including whether they will need to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, as stakeholders keen to reopen the Canada-U.S. border set their sights squarely o...
Ambulance system, health care issues dominate Nova Scotia leaders roundtable
HALIFAX — Nova Scotia's overburdened ambulance service was offered up Thursday during a televised party leaders' roundtable as one of the key reasons why the province's health system isn't providing timely care to patients. Earlier this year, a study ...
Nova Scotia election: New Democrats promise to reduce ambulance wait times
HALIFAX — Nova Scotia's New Democrats are promising to open more collaborative emergency centers to improve wait times for ambulances if the party is elected to govern on Aug. 17. NDP Leader Gary Burrill, speaking on Day 20 of the provincial
Ottawa announces $6-billion transfer to Quebec aimed at strengthening child care
MONTREAL — The federal government will transfer about $6 billion to Quebec over five years in connection with Ottawa's national child-care program, but the money comes without conditions and Quebec's government can spend it how it pleases. Prime Minist...
Ottawa announces $6 billion transfer to Quebec aimed at strengthening child care
MONTREAL — The Canadian government is giving Quebec about $6 billion over five years, a significant portion of which will go to the province's child-care network. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made the announcement today alongside Premier François Lega...
Hinshaw backs Alberta’s COVID plan amid criticism
CALGARY — Alberta's top doctor is defending the province's plan to lift all its COVID-19 public health restrictions despite mounting concerns from physicians and political leaders across Canada, including federal Health Minister Patty Hajdu. In a lette...
Quebec premier announces vaccine passport system after rise in COVID-19 cases
MONTREAL — Warning the province appears to be entering a fourth wave of the novel coronavirus, Premier François Legault announced Thursday his government is imposing a vaccine passport system to curb the spread of COVID-19. Health Minister Christian Du...