COVID-19 Coronavirus

Quebec COVID-19 hospitalizations rising as new variants gaining ground

MONTREAL - Quebec is seeing an increase in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations driven by new Omicron subvariants that account for about 75 per cent of infections, the province's public health director...

Jun 29, 2022

WHO adviser says G7 leaders need strong leadership to end COVID-19 pandemic

OTTAWA - A senior adviser to the director general at the World Health Organization says G7 leaders must make ending the COVID-19 pandemic a critical part of their summit in Germany or they risk losing...

Jun 27, 2022

Quebec's St-Jean Baptiste Day celebrations return after pandemic hiatus

MONTREAL - Quebec residents streamed into local streets, packed outdoor concert venues and geared up for a weekend of in-person celebrations on Friday as they marked the provincial holiday of St-Jean ...

Jun 24, 2022

Gilbert said De Grasse's big-game mentality will help him at post-COVID worlds

LANGLEY, B.C. - Glenroy Gilbert is confident Andre De Grasse's positive COVID-19 won't derail his performance at next month's world track and field championships. Athletics Canada's head coach said hi...

Jun 23, 2022

Alberta's health minister wants to reduce stress on health care after COVID-19

CALGARY, AB - Alberta's health minister says the province will remain vigilant despite lifting most restrictions in the province related to COVID-19.Alberta lifted the last few pandemic restrictions l...

Jun 23, 2022

Quebec begins releasing data on COVID-19 levels in wastewater

MONTREAL - Quebec's Health Department has begun releasing data on the presence of COVID-19 in wastewater. The government says the data can provide early warning of new pandemic waves or the emergence ...

Jun 22, 2022

Montreal Alouettes owner Gary Stern announces he has tested positive for COVID-19

MONTREAL - Owner Gary Stern will be forced to miss the Montreal Alouettes home opener Thursday night. Stern announced on social media he has tested positive for COVID-19. So he won't be in attendance ...

Jun 22, 2022

Some Quebec adults could get 4th or 5th COVID-19 shots this fall: vaccine committee

MONTREAL - Quebec's immunization committee is recommending that the province prepare for another round of COVID-19 vaccination that could see some adults receive a fifth shot by the fall. The committe...

Jun 21, 2022

Canadian sprint star Andre De Grasse withdraws from national championship with COVID

Sprint star Andre De Grasse will miss the Canadian track and field championships this week after testing positive for COVID-19. The six-time Olympic medallist was rounding into form, winning the 100 m...

Jun 21, 2022

Canadian summer camp operators facing post-pandemic staff shortages, climbing costs

Though health restrictions have lifted and demand has returned, summer camp operators across the country say they're grappling with staffing issues driven by the COVID-19 pandemic. Craig Douglas, exec...

Jun 18, 2022