TOPIC: COVID-19
Parents' group wants more COVID protections in B.C. classrooms ahead of new school year
Elementary school teacher Jennifer Heighton said installing HEPA filters in classrooms to help with air circulation should be a priority for the B.C. provincial government.
New COVID-19 subvariant EG.5 confirmed in Manitoba
The latest Omicron subvariant, called EG.5, has made its way into Manitoba, according to the province.
What to know about EG.5, the latest Omicron subvariant in Canada
A new coronavirus subvariant on the rise in some parts of the world is an example of how the virus will continue to evolve, some experts say. But while this latest coronavirus strain, EG.5, appears to be more infectious and able to sneak past our immune defences, experts aren't seeing evidence that it causes more severe illness.
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Signs of an approaching fall wave of COVID-19
Wastewater and test positivity numbers show a fall wave of COVID-19 may be approaching. Vaccine makers have updated booster shots and doctors recommend getting one when they become available.
COVID trends remain calm in Ottawa
Ottawa's pandemic trends are mostly stable at levels considered low by Ottawa Public Health (OPH).
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An update on the new hospital coming to Moosonee
One of the big developments here on the James Bay Coast is the building of a new hospital in Moosonee, which has been years in the making. We get an update from Lynne Innes, the president of the Weeneebayko Area Health Authority.
Whistler Sliding Centre awarded 2025 world luge championships
The Whistler Sliding Centre will host the 2025 FIL Luge World Championships, Luge Canada announced on Wednesday. The event was last held at the 16-corner B.C. track in 2013.
Tupperware warned it might go bust — but its stock has gained 700% since then. Here's why
Warning that you might go out of business isn't the sort of thing that tends to send a company's stock soaring, but that's exactly what happened to Tupperware recently, with shares in the iconic food container company gaining 700 per cent in the latest meme stock rally.
COVID-19 video, song part of abandoned Manitoba government project
In the depths of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Manitoba government laid out plans for a video to reflect on the impact of the novel coronavirus, complete with a song commissioned from noted singer-songwriter Sierra Noble.
Federal government struggling to get rid of millions of extra COVID-19 rapid tests
The federal government has tens of millions of extra rapid COVID-19 tests — and it's trying to get rid of them.
COVID trends in Ottawa mostly low, but test positivity rises to moderate
Ottawa's pandemic trends are mostly at levels considered low and stable by Ottawa Public Health.
Police-reported crime is on the rise again, with violent crime at its highest since 2007
In a report released Thursday, Statistics Canada researchers found violent crime rose by five per cent in 2022 — after a six per cent increase in 2021 — using the Crime Severity Index. It's one of the tools the federal agency uses to measure crime and track the volume and severity of what's reported.
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Canada's Covid-19 response
Leading health experts are shining a new spotlight on what they call the "failures" of Canada's response to the Covid-19 crisis. One of these experts, Dr. Joanne Liu, joins Quebec AM guest host Kim Garrity in studio to talk about that response and the lessons we should learn from it.
N.L. reports 2 COVID-19 deaths as it switches to monthly updates
Nine people were hospitalized due to COVID-19 in Newfoundland and Labrador from July 2-22, including one person in critical condition, and 102 cases were reported.
COVID-19 kills 15 more New Brunswickers, hospitalizations and cases decrease
Fifteen more New Brunswickers have died from COVID-19, raising the pandemic death toll to 928, the latest update from the province shows.
Silence from N.B. on COVID-19 fall boosters 'disappointing,' epidemiologist says
New Brunswick has yet to announce its plans for COVID-19 boosters, two weeks after the National Advisory Committee on Immunization strongly recommended Canadians get another shot this fall if it's been at least six months since their last dose or infection.
Air transport company disputes negligence allegations in lawsuit over Manitoba woman's death
The private air company that was transporting a seriously ill COVID-19 patient to Ontario when she died is disputing allegations contained in a lawsuit that its care caused the 31-year-old woman's condition to deteriorate.
Auditor general finds some P.E.I. COVID aid delivery didn't get proper oversight
Prince Edward Island’s independent financial watchdog has taken a look at more COVID-19 aid programs delivered by the Dennis King government, and noticed a few problems.
Calm COVID summer marches on
Ottawa's pandemic trends are stable at levels considered low by Ottawa Public Health (OPH). The last time any trend was seen as high was the end of May.
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Is the Bank of Canada making things worse?
Many economists say the Bank of Canada's decision this week to increase its key interest rate yet again was a mistake. But the bank is using the only tools it has. Why aren't other policy-makers using the tools they have to fight inflation?
N.L. preparing for fall COVID-19 booster shots after latest national recommendation
Newfoundland and Labrador is preparing for another round of COVID-19 vaccine boosters this fall.
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Should you get a COVID booster shot?
To boost or not to boost? When it comes to COVID-19 vaccines, new guidance is telling most people to wait to get their next vaccine. Cindy Rocca, the manager of the COVID-19 operations team with Public Health Sudbury and Districts shared more details with the CBC's Martha Dillman.
Low weekly COVID trends in a generally stable year so far
For all but the first few weeks of the year, Ottawa Public Health hasn't said it's concerned about high levels of COVID-19.
Why scientists say wastewater surveillance needs to continue, despite low COVID-19 levels
Despite wastewater sites across Canada reporting some of the lowest levels of COVID-19 since analysis began, some researchers say surveillance should continue so the country can be prepared for the next pandemic.
COVID trends rising but still low in Ottawa-Gatineau area
Some of Ottawa's pandemic trends are rising but are still at levels considered low, according to Ottawa Public Health.