One year later, COVID-19 has left no part of Alberta untouched
It was inevitable, the premier said.Though there were only dozens of cases of the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 reported in Canada, health officials were resigned that the pandemic would…
A shot in the arm: pharmacies say they can speed up Canada’s vaccination efforts
Canada's pharmacists say they can vaccinate up to three million people a week against COVID-19, but governments across the country have largely kept these health care providers…
Edmonton church sanctioned for COVID-19 violations, northern pastor calls rules ‘tyranny’
Health officials have ordered an Edmonton-area church to immediately comply with COVID-19 restrictions, while the pastor at its sister church in northern Alberta has counselled his congregation…
Calgary judge to hear legal challenge of Alberta’s COVID-19 restrictions ‘cancelling Christmas’
A Calgary judge is set to hear an emergency application seeking a ruling that would nullify COVID-19-related public health orders, including restrictions on gatherings and mandatory masks.Lawyers…
B.C. churches issued tickets totalling $18,400 for breaking pandemic rules
The RCMP say they have served tickets totalling $18,400 to representatives from three places of worship in British Columbia's Fraser Valley for violating public health orders. The…
B.C. church fined $2.3K for violating province’s suspension of worship services
A church in Langley B.C., just east of Vancouver has been fined $2,300 for contravening a recent provincial health order that prohibits in-person, faith-related gatherings, which was…
City issues warning letter to Toronto carpenter building shelters for unhoused people
The City of Toronto has sent a warning letter to a Toronto carpenter who is building tiny mobile shelters for unhoused people ahead of winter and it…
Ottawa predicts system delays, backlogs unless court extends life of refugee pact
The Trudeau government says there will be upheaval at the Canada-U.S. border early next year if a refugee pact between the two countries is allowed to expire.Federal…
Syrian refugees finish quarantine in time for first Canadian Thanksgiving
The Al Khalif family is just grateful to finally be in Canada, even if the pandemic delayed their arrival and quashed their much-anticipated airport reunion.Syrian refugees Mahmoud…
How Quebec’s new mandatory masks rule works
Effective now, masks are mandatory in indoor public spaces across the province. The new measure is kicking in as Quebec witnesses a slow but steady increase in…
Homeless man turned church caretaker may end up back on the street
There was no job interview when Gordon Petrie became the caretaker and security guard at Holy Cross Ukrainian Catholic Church in Surrey, B.C.Church leaders didn't even know…