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10K vaccinations booked so far despite website crashing after registration opens for Alberta seniors

10K vaccinations booked so far despite website crashing after registration opens for Alberta seniors

February 24, 2021
CALGARY — Registration opened Wednesday morning for Alberta seniors to book vaccination appointments, but the system crashed within minutes, leaving many frustrated. “As anticipated, we are experiencing very high volumes […]
Edmonton weather for Feb. 10: New day, same cold weather

Edmonton weather for Feb. 10: New day, same cold weather

February 10, 2021
EDMONTON — It’s day five of the deep freeze and we still have three more days with highs in the -20s (if you include today). AND…it’s not like the weekend […]
Iveson calls Trudeau’s $14.9B investment on public transit a ‘landmark announcement’

Iveson calls Trudeau’s $14.9B investment on public transit a ‘landmark announcement’

February 10, 2021
EDMONTON — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced on Wednesday Canada will spend $14.9 billion on new transit projects over the next eight years. Trudeau and Catherine McKenna, Canada’s infrastructure and […]
Alberta Will Be One Of The Coldest Places On Earth This Weekend

Alberta Will Be One Of The Coldest Places On Earth This Weekend

February 7, 2021
If you live in Alberta, we’ve got some unfortunate news for you. According to The Weather Network, the coldest place on Earth will be Alberta this coming weekend. Given the weather over […]
Alberta adds 348 new cases of COVID-19 Saturday, 12 deaths as active cases continue downward trend

Alberta adds 348 new cases of COVID-19 Saturday, 12 deaths as active cases continue downward trend

February 7, 2021
Alberta added an additional 348 cases of COVID-19 Saturday as well as 12 newly reported deaths. New recoveries from COVID-19 — 477 — outweighed new cases and brought active cases down to […]
COVID-19 vaccine do’s and don’ts before, during and after getting the shot

COVID-19 vaccine do’s and don’ts before, during and after getting the shot

January 29, 2021
TORONTO — As COVID-19 vaccines are being rolled out across the country, infectious disease specialist Dr. Abdu Sharkawy weighs in on some ‘do’s and don’ts’ as well as other questions […]
‘Now is just not the time to be flying’: PM Trudeau announces new travel restrictions

‘Now is just not the time to be flying’: PM Trudeau announces new travel restrictions

January 29, 2021
OTTAWA — Canada’s main airlines are suspending service to popular sun destinations while travellers returning from abroad will quarantine in a designated hotel as they await results of a COVID-19 […]
‘No changes’: Hinshaw reminds Alberta of work left to bring down COVID-19 numbers before easing rules

‘No changes’: Hinshaw reminds Alberta of work left to bring down COVID-19 numbers before easing rules

January 22, 2021
EDMONTON — Alberta’s chief medical officer of health confirmed Thursday the province would not be easing any more restrictions anytime soon. Dr. Deena Hinshaw announced 678 new cases of COVID-19. […]
1M vaccine doses to be delivered every week in next phase of COVID-19 immunizations: Fortin

1M vaccine doses to be delivered every week in next phase of COVID-19 immunizations: Fortin

January 14, 2021
OTTAWA — When Canada enters Phase 2 of the national mass COVID-19 immunization effort in April, federal officials are planning to receive “more than” one million doses of approved vaccines […]
Curfew coming to Quebec as new, stronger lockdown takes effect on Saturday

Curfew coming to Quebec as new, stronger lockdown takes effect on Saturday

January 8, 2021
MONTREAL — As of Saturday, Quebecers will be living under a curfew while the province struggles to contain the COVID-19 pandemic. As expected, Premier Francois Legault announced a “shock therapy” […]