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 …
Canada’s national immunization panel is recommending that Canadians receive a COVID-19 booster in the fall if it has been at least six months since their last vaccine shot or infection. The National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI) stated that the new formulation of the COVID-19 vaccine should be administered to individuals in authorized age groups. …
Billions of dollars that remain in the COVAX initiative, aimed at providing COVID-19 vaccines to the world’s poorest, could be redirected to prepare for future pandemics or to support vaccine manufacturing in Africa, according to the scheme’s partners. Implemented by Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, the World Health Organization (WHO), and the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness …
With summer officially commencing in Canada this week, travel, weddings, BBQs, and other social events are back on the calendar. But as we navigate this new normal, you may be wondering if getting a COVID-19 booster should be part of your summer holiday plans. Experts who have spoken to Global News recommend considering it. After …
In a move aimed at addressing the ongoing debate surrounding the origins of COVID-19, U.S. officials released an intelligence report on Friday that refuted claims of a Chinese lab leak. However, the report also emphasized that American intelligence agencies remain divided on the matter, highlighting the complexity of determining how the pandemic began. This report …
Former White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany expressed her admiration for Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’ defiance of COVID-19 guidelines during a conversation on Wednesday. McEnany, now a Fox News host, recalled being in the Oval Office with Dr. Anthony Fauci and feeling a sense of impending doom. However, when she arrived in Florida and met …
The head of the Tourism Industry Association of Canada expresses concerns over the financial struggles faced by businesses in the industry. With a lack of international visitors and mounting debt, many operators are at risk of closing within the next three years. In a survey conducted among tourism operators, 45% stated that they were likely …