National celebrates as 2 scientists win Nobel Prize in Medicine for groundbreaking COVID vaccine breakthroughs

October 2, 2023

Hungarian scientist Katalin Kariko and U.S. colleague Drew Weissman, who met in line for a photocopier before making groundbreaking discoveries concerning mRNA molecules, have been awarded the 2023 Nobel Prize for Medicine. Their contributions have significantly accelerated vaccine development, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Nobel Assembly of Sweden’s Karolinska Institute, the award-giving body, stated …

National authorities in Canada are closely monitoring the emergence of the new COVID variant BA.2.86, detected in at least 4 countries.

August 19, 2023

The Public Health Agency of Canada is actively monitoring a highly mutated variant of the COVID-19 virus, which has been detected in several countries. However, there have been no cases of this variant reported in Canada thus far, according to Health Canada. The variant, known as BA.2.86, has been classified as a “variant under monitoring” …

National: Outcome of court battle between CRA and over 1,000 Canadians challenging COVID benefits

July 12, 2023

In late 2021, Tressa Mitchell found herself juggling doctor’s appointments for her sick mother when she received a call from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) regarding her eligibility for the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB). Mitchell, who suffers from a lung condition, had taken time off from her job as a cashier in Saskatchewan due …

Book on COVID-19 Response by Former Saskatchewan NDP Leader Set to Launch

July 5, 2023

By The Staff The Canadian Press Posted July 4, 2023 6:41 pm Decrease article font size Increase article font size Saskatchewan’s former NDP leader has authored a book that explores the province’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. A press release for Ryan Meili’s book, titled A Healthy Future: Lessons from the Frontlines of a Crisis, …