Fired by Smith, Hinshaw finds public health job in British Columbia
British Columbia has picked up Premier Danielle Smith’s scraps by hiring Alberta’s former chief medical officer Deena Hinshaw.
Unvaccinated woman wins employment insurance after feds tried to deny it
A woman fired for failing to provide proof of Covid-19 vaccination won her plea to receive employment insurance after taking her case to the Social Security Tribunal of Canada (SST).
Tam tells Canadians to inquire about relatives’ health status before gathering for Christmas
The federal Chief Public Health Officer, Teresa Tam, is once again warning Canadians that a new wave of Covid-19 could be coming down the chimney soon, saying Canadians should think twice about who they socialize with this Christmas.
Unvaccinated drivers pose a safety risk, finds researcher given $50k to encourage vaccination
Unvaccinated drivers pose a safety risk, finds researcher given $50k to encourage vaccination
How Canadians could be impacted by the WHO Pandemic Treaty
Last week, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced that member states inched closer to developing a legally binding global pandemic treaty.
CTV bolsters study suggesting increased heart attacks due to extreme weather
A recent study published by CTV News suggests that one in 100 cardiovascular deaths result from extreme cold or hot weather. The solution, the article suggests, is more climate change policies. “The study found that for every 1,000 cardiovascular deaths, extreme hot days accounted for 2.2 additional deaths, while extreme cold days accounted for 9.1 […]
Denmark stops testing those hospitalized with a respiratory infection for Covid-19
Denmark has decided that Covid-19 is as relevant as any other respiratory illness, scrapping all quarantine requirements and discontinuing testing those hospitalized with a respiratory infection for Covid-19.
Canada’s 2022 food prices cost more than already unaffordable predictions
Canada’s food prices cost even more in 2022 than already high and unaffordable predictions.
Young woman says she will apply for assisted suicide when eligible
A young Canadian woman says she will apply for assisted suicide when eligibility expands next year.
Smith assures vaccine policy changes will come
Premier Danielle Smith assured Albertans that vaccine policy changes would occur, but said more time is needed to get it right.