Canada ‘actively monitoring’ new coronavirus variants
There is still no evidence that the new, more contagious strains of COVID-19 found in the United Kingdom and South Africa are in Canada, health authorities say.
There is still no evidence that the new, more contagious strains of COVID-19 found in the United Kingdom and South Africa are in Canada, health authorities say.
Here are some creative ways people across different provinces are bringing holiday joy during the coronavirus pandemic this year.
The coronavirus has ravaged the globe since it was first identified one year ago but the initial rollout of vaccines is giving hope it could come to an end.
"The situation in our hospitals is serious and a reflection of the growing spread of COVID-19 in our communities."
The new case data tallied from provincial and territorial governments Thursday pushes Canada's total COVID-19 infections to 534,816.
Kids and parents in and around Saskatoon many have been getting into the festive spirit with some dazzling light arrangements. Perhaps, this year, more so than others.
Infectious disease experts said that Canada should be vaccinating with as much of the doses they have on hand as fast as possible.
“I decided I didn’t want it cremated. It wasn’t really my decision to lose this leg. I’m going to make it my decision about what I want to do with it.”
UBC's TRIUMF facility is gearing up to produce actinium-225, a rare radioisotope that early research shows could have a powerful effect fighting cancer.
A number of warnings and advisories were in effect for highways across southern Alberta due to poor conditions on Christmas Eve. Blake Lough reports.
A Christmas Eve webcast of Global News Hour at 6 Edmonton with Carole-Anne Devaney from Thursday, December 24, 2020.
Volunteers were on hand with masks, hand sanitizer and information booklets to help community members learn more about the tools and support available to them.
COVID care teams are visiting Edmonton areas hit hardest by the pandemic. Morgan Black explains why information is a powerful tool in the fight against the virus.
Here’s Jesse Beyer’s Thursday, December 24, 2020 evening weather forecast for Edmonton, Alberta and the surrounding area.
The Thursday, December 24, 2020 edition of Global News at 5 Edmonton with Carole-Anne Devaney.
For thousands of families, the Christmas season brings with it economic uncertainty. The COVID-19 pandemic has affected Alberta’s economy in a way not seen in decades. As provincial affairs reporter Tom Vernon explains, the province has big plans to rebuild in 2021.
Canadian Blood Services is looking for people under 65 who have had COVID-19 to participate in national clinical trial, because their convalescent plasma can help new patients. Dr. Dana Devine explains how it works.
Some Callingwood residents woke up to find an encouraging letter and $250 gift card dropped off anonymously.
A statement from Trillium Health Partners says three hospitals are looking for general internists to support the network's "temporary pandemic needs across our sites."
With over 100 seniors to feed, dozens of volunteers worked all day on Thursday to prepare four-course meals to make this pandemic style Christmas memorable.
Interior Health also said 675 cases are active and isolating, and that 29 people are in hospital, including six in intensive care.
Health Canada approved the Moderna coronavirus vaccine on Wednesday, making Canada the second country in the world to authorize it for use.
During the response to a reported domestic altercation, Saskatoon police say shots were fired, injuring a man.
More than 30 employees have tested positive along with 50 residents and 4 have died, making it one of the most affected seniors homes in the province.