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Holy Grail treatment for COVID-19 remains out of reach. But options exist
A COVID-19 treatment showing early signs of promise is at risk of being overshadowed by the vaccine rollout. Monoclonal antibody treatments have been...
Point of View: A first-hand account from an Alberta ICU during Christmas
Dr. Chowdhury is the associate chair, quality and safety and an assistant professor in the Department of Critical Care Medicine, Faculty of Medicine...
For many Canadians, being safe this holiday season means being apart from family
There’s a caveat in the popular holiday standard I’ll Be Home for Christmas — “if only in my dreams” — and it’s taken on additional meaning as...
Their parents died from COVID-19 two days apart; final moments with family shared over Zoom
Sisters Julie, Shelley and Melanie gathered on a Zoom call Sunday to comfort their father in his final moments in hospital as he...
Transmission of COVID-19 in schools still ‘very unlikely,’ Dr. Bonnie Henry says
Despite widespread concern about transmission of COVID-19 in schools, Dr. Bonnie Henry said the data so far suggests schools are a “very safe”...
Anti-hate groups call for changes after ‘white nationalist’ receives federal COVID-19 funds
Anti-hate groups are urging the federal government to reconsider which employers can apply for the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) after self-described white nationalist Paul Fromm received...
Health Canada approves Moderna COVID-19 vaccine
Health Canada has approved Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine for use in this country, with 168,000 doses expected to arrive by the end of the year....
Doug Ford says international travellers pose ‘extreme risk’ for COVID-19 spread. Here are the facts
Premier Doug Ford is slamming the federal government for not doing enough to protect Ontario from international travellers, who he suggests are a problematic...
When feeling lonely and unhappy veers into depression: challenges of these pandemic holidays
Despite all the bright cartoon specials and joy-infused music that pervades this time of the year, it is a well-established fact that not everyone...
Ontario lockdown measures will be ‘devastating,’ says ski hill operator
Ski hills are set to close under Ontario’s new lockdown measures, and one resort in eastern Ontario is calling the decision “devastating” for...
As a contact tracer, I see the challenges of self-isolation — and how we’re failing to address them
This opinion piece is by Helen Tang, a third-year medical student at the University of Saskatchewan, who is making contact tracing calls. For more...
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...
This is Everything You Need To Know About Rihanna’s Cookbook
Just like the rest of us, Rihanna used her time in quarantine to binge-watch a few of her favorite shows and indulge in...
New Brunswick family creates plastic bubble for son’s self-isolation
Eric Bélanger’s self-isolation was a lot less lonely than he expected. For two weeks, he spent his time playing cards and eating meals with...
Nurse who left her 4 children to care for COVID-positive seniors would do it again in a heartbeat
Nearly a month ago, Terri Taylor, a licensed practical nurse, had to tell her children she was leaving and didn’t know when she...
Months after Canadian Grand Prix cancelled, ticket holders still waiting for refunds
The Formula One Canadian Grand Prix is known for its glitz and glamour, but months after the Montreal event was cancelled due to...
