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AHS prepares to launch Connect Care Wave 3 in North Zone
Alberta Health Services is preparing to launch Connect Care Wave 3 on the west side of the North Zone this weekend. Connect Care is a clinical platform that supports AHS healthcare providers and enabl...
Apr 08, 2021
Variant of concerns now dominant COVID-19 strain in Alberta
During her news conference on Thursday afternoon, Alberta's chief medical officer of health, Dr. Deena Hinshaw announced that variants of concern are now the dominant strain of COVID-19 in Alberta."By...
Apr 08, 2021
Kenney says regional restrictions discussed, but not an option right now
Premier Jason Kenney says the provincial government has considered regional public health restrictions for Alberta's fight against COVID-19, but it's not an option at this time.Kenney said Thursday th...
Apr 08, 2021
Liberals hope for 'tame' convention, in contrast to rival parties' controversies
OTTAWA - Thousands of federal Liberals will gather online Thursday night for the start of a three-day national convention that promises to be downright dull compared to similar events held by the Cons...
Apr 08, 2021
Vancouver Canucks sign forward Tanner Pearson to three-year extension
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Canucks have locked up Tanner Pearson, signing the left-winger to a three-year extension. The team announced the deal, worth an average of US$3.25 million per year, Thursday....
Apr 08, 2021
Grande Prairie adds 58 new COVID-19 cases, 21 recoveries
There were 58 new cases of COVID-19 identified in the City of Grande Prairie for April 7, along with 19 recoveries. There are now 474 active cases in the Swan City.In the County of Grande Prairie, the...
Apr 08, 2021
Caucus dissent over COVID OK, breaking health rules means expulsion: Alberta premier
EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Jason Kenney is drawing a line in the sand for 18 of his backbenchers who are openly criticizing public-health restrictions meant to face down COVID-19. Kenney says dissent ...
Apr 08, 2021
Ottawa mulls exempting more workers from Canada-U.S. border shutdown: Garneau
OTTAWA - Foreign Affairs Minister Marc Garneau says Ottawa is looking at expanding the categories of essential workers allowed to travel across the Canada-U.S. border. He told a parliamentary committe...
Apr 08, 2021
NHL grapples with vaccine inequity between U.S. and Canada
His smile covered by a light blue surgical mask, Jacob Trouba's eyes shined as the needle went into his left arm. The New York Rangers gave players, coaches and staff a day off this week so they could...
Apr 08, 2021
Variants of concern higher than reported, but giving precise data challenging: BCCDC
VANCOUVER - A medical director at the British Columbia Centre for Disease Control says the number of active COVID-19 cases that are variants of concern is higher than what has been publicly reported i...
Apr 08, 2021