COVID-19 Coronavirus

NHL reschedules 98 postponed games, moves 23 more after COVID-19 disruptions

The NHL's plan to shoehorn nearly 100 pandemic postponements into its jam-packed schedule window came into focus Wednesday. The league unveiled new dates for 98 games scrubbed during a two-month stret...

Jan 19, 2022

A look at the latest COVID-19 developments in Canada

A look at the latest COVID-19 news in Canada: - A Canadian study suggests the antiviral medication remdesivir could have a "modest but significant effect" on COVID-19 patient outcomes, including decre...

Jan 19, 2022

First shipment of COVID-19 antiviral pill on its way across Canada; prime minister

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the first shipment of an oral COVID-19 pill is making its way across Canada but is no substitute for vaccination against the rapidly spreading virus.The anti-viral d...

Jan 19, 2022

Quebec needs action on health system, not another COVID-19 inquiry, commissioner says

MONTREAL - Quebec's health and welfare commissioner says the province doesn't need a public inquiry into the high death toll in long-term care homes during the pandemic's first wave. Joanne Castonguay...

Jan 19, 2022

Red Deer restaurant warned by AHS after accepting dog photos as vaccine proof

RED DEER, AB - A central Alberta restaurant was closed temporarily after public health inspectors say some of its staff accepted photos of patrons' dogs instead of their vaccine passports to dine insi...

Jan 19, 2022

Inflation numbers, COVID rates peaking in some provinces : In The News for Jan. 19

In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of Jan. 19 ... What we are watching in Canada ......

Jan 19, 2022

Immunocompromised Albertans eligible for fourth dose

EDMONTON, AB.-- With the number of COVID patients in hospital and ICU rising, the province's chief medical officer of health warned Albertans of the effects that has on the entire health system.There ...

Jan 18, 2022

A look at the latest COVID-19 developments in Canada

A look at the latest COVID-19 news in Canada: - Ontario schools are starting to distribute COVID-19 rapid tests and ramp up on-site vaccination clinics as more students head back to class in-person. T...

Jan 18, 2022

Active COVID cases fall in Alberta Tuesday for first time in weeks

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The province has released its latest report on COVID-19 for Tuesday, covering statistics from the past 24 hours.3,279 cases were confirmed across the province, bringing the total to 4...

Jan 18, 2022

A Paxlovid primer: what to know about the new oral antiviral treatment for COVID-19

OTTAWA - Health Canada authorized the first at-home, oral treatment for COVID-19 Monday. But what is Paxlovid, how does it work and who can get it? Here are some answers. Q: What is Paxlovid? A: Prono...

Jan 18, 2022