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Imagine if the true cost to society of the food you buy at the grocery store was built right into the price of each product. Anything with added sugar would cost a lot more, according to University of Alberta researchers in a…

As we head into the third year of the pandemic, things are looking a lot brighter than they were in March 2020. Back then, most people wouldn't have believed it would last this long - March 11, 2022 marks two years of a global…

RECENT DEVELOPMENTS: The second year of the COVID-19 pandemic has seen two waves of major variations, repeatedly broken records, and the beginning and end of vaccine passports. The Ottawa-Gatineau region has seen more confirmed cases…

Canada is postponing 11 shipments of rapid test aircraft this month that were to be delivered via Russian cargo planes. A Russian-owned cargo plane successfully delivered a test shipment to Canada on Sunday morning at Toronto's Pearson…

RECENT DEVELOPMENTS: COVID-19 hospitalizations and Ottawa's sewage average were unchanged in Thursday's update. According to its weekly update, Renfrew County's hospital situation is also stable. Quebec's acting director of public…

Canada's drug regulator has approved a plant-based coronavirus vaccine that could be an acceptable alternative for people who are concerned, despite evidence to the contrary, about the safety of the mRNA technology behind vaccines like…

Quebec City police have made three arrests, as protesters stage a second demonstration in two weeks near the National Assembly in Quebec City demanding an immediate end to all pandemic measures in the province. The city's police force,…

The date for a by-election for the provincial seat of Marie-Victorin has still not been set, but for the major parties and their candidates, the race for what has long been a stronghold of the Parti Québécois is in full swing. That's why…

Breadcrumb Links Quebec Local News “There is no connection with the political environment,” said the Minister of Health in reference to the recent wave of protests against public health measures. Publication date :…

The COVID-19 pandemic is having uneven impacts across cities and provinces, with some regions struggling more than others. Hotspots of COVID-19 infections in Canadian cities are linked to occupation, income, housing and…

In the village of Inukjuak on the northeast shore of Hudson Bay, trash isn't something that disappears into a distant dump in the back of a garbage truck. He stays nearby. Then it burns. "Domestic waste burning is a big problem in my…

MONTREAL — Health Minister Christian Dubé said Friday that the vaccine passport system may be put on hold and not restarted until the next wave of COVID-19, if necessary.Asked by opposition health critics during a Legislative Assembly…

12 FebruaryStarting Saturday, February 12, there will be no legal limits on private gatherings in Quebec — just in time for the Super Bowl. But, public health recommends that Quebecers limit their private gatherings to 10 people or three…

TORONTO (AP) — A rapidly growing list of Canadian provinces moved to lift their COVID-19 restrictions as protesters denouncing the measures kept up the pressure with truck blockades Wednesday in the capital and at major U.S. border…

Quebec police say those protesting public health measures outside the National Assembly must move their parked vehicles, which include at least two dozen heavy trucks, or face fines and towing. The police department (SPVQ) made the…

On Wednesday, Quebec reported 2,730 people hospitalized (i.e. a decrease of 122 compared to the previous day), including 204 in intensive care (i.e. a decrease of 14 compared to the previous day). The province reported 3,816 new cases…

By ROB GILLIES, Associated PressTORONTO (AP) — In a scene at odds with Canadians' reputation for kindness and rule-abiding, thousands of demonstrators protesting vaccination mandates and other COVID-19 restrictions descended on the capital…

On Monday, Quebec reported 2,888 people hospitalized (7 less than the day before), including 223 in intensive care (10 less than the day before). The province reported 2,423 new cases of COVID-19 and 33 deaths. Since the start of…

The atmosphere was festive outside Gym Le Vestiaire in Montreal on Sunday, as gym members gathered and sang "All you need is sports!" to the tune of the Beatles classic "All you need is love". The facility was one of many across Quebec…

Jacob Serebrin, The Canadian Press Posted Sunday, January 30, 2022 7:27 AM EST Last updated Sunday January 30,…

While the rate of new COVID-19 infections in Ontario appears to have slowed from record highs, the number of daily deaths in this wave of Omicron is still on the rise and approaching as high as ever. any point in the pandemic. There are…

Photo credit: Corey Lansberg | Engineer: @ransbergdigital Do you like Morning Chalk Up? Access additional exclusive interviews, analysis and stories with an Rx subscription. In December 2021, gyms in the province of…

A new requirement for all non-Americans entering the United States through a land border to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 has gone into effect. The policy, first announced in October 2021, began…

Breadcrumb Links Opinion Columnists Breaks in public services seem to be a betrayal of the sacrifices we have made. It's as if the government is abandoning us at the worst time. Premier Francois Legault,…

- A major union representing public sector workers says it is open to temporarily transferring members to help with the overburdened healthcare system, but says it was not given enough advance notice and is being burdened -even facing labor…

The last: Residents of a large swath of southern Ontario were grappling with heavy snowfall on Monday as a winter storm triggered school closures, cancellations and a police recall to avoid travel unnecessary. Environment Canada's…

After an extended holiday break and a shift to virtual learning, thousands of Quebec students are returning to class this week. But some parents and officials worry that the government has not put in place adequate COVID-19 measures to…

Many Indigenous communities in Quebec that were spared during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic are now seeing the number of cases soar. This is a situation that worries leaders and experts. "It's a tsunami of cases, which have…

Teachers at Westmount High School in Montreal demonstrated against the Quebec government's reckless decision to reopen schools amid the 2nd wave of the pandemic. (Photo: Robert Green)Provincial governments in Ontario, Quebec, Manitoba and…

On Friday, Quebec reported 3,085 people hospitalized (an increase of 91 the day before), including 275 in intensive care (+3). The province has reported 7,382 new cases of COVID-19 and 68 death. Since the start of the pandemic,…

OTTAWA - When news of the first cases of COVID-19 began to emerge in Canada in early 2020, Linda Silas was one of the first to sound the alarm about the lack of proper personal protective equipment for health workers.…

New Brunswick announced tougher public health measures on Thursday as COVID-19 hospitalizations continued to rise in several provinces and the Omicron variant fueled more infections across Canada. New Brunswick announced tougher…

By Paula Newton | CNN The Canadian province of Quebec announced on Tuesday that residents who refused a Covid-19 vaccine will soon have to pay a fine. The fines will be a way for the unvaccinated to contribute to an overburdened public…

Quebec's director of public health, Horacio Arruda, sent a letter of resignation to Prime Minister François…

About a quarter of travelers caught partying on a Sunwing flight from Montreal to Cancun at the end of last month have found their way back to Canada, according to Federal Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos. Duclos said 27 of the 130…

DISCLAIMER: Some readers may find the details of this story disturbing. Ken Mak was queuing for groceries at an IGA on Nuns' Island in Montreal on Monday when an unidentified woman, removing her mask from her mouth when speaking, asked if…

Photo: The Canadian Press Quebec Health Minister Christian Dubé. Several health authorities in Quebec are forced to cancel employee vacations as the province grapples with staff shortages and an increase in…

Several Cree communities in northern Quebec are grappling with a sharp increase in COVID-19 cases and community transmission for the first time since the start of the pandemic in 2020. According to the Cree Board of Health and Social…

Breadcrumb Links Local news With governments no longer able to keep up with the community's spread, some researchers say wastewater testing could be an invaluable tool. Author of the article: The Canadian Press…

The latest coronavirus news in Canada and around the world Friday. This file will be updated throughout the day. Web links to longer stories if available.10:30 Restaurants in Canada are scaling back their plans for New Years Eve again or…

Experts are calling for action against the spread of Omicron ahead of a COVID-19 government update scheduled for Thursday morning. Saskatchewan reported 293 new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday, bringing the total number of active cases to…

The numbers we have, said Prativa Baral, epidemiologist and doctoral student at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, "are underestimated - our testing capacity is at peak, so we don't actually see what's going on with the…

The latest coronavirus news in Canada and around the world Sunday. This file will be updated throughout the day. Web links to longer stories if available.7:15 a.m. The goal was intimidating, seemingly unattainable: to immunize 90% of…

Quebec, Ontario, Manitoba and British Columbia reported a record number of COVID-19 cases on Christmas Eve as Nunavut ordered a full lockdown to prevent further spread of the virus. Health officials…

The last: In the West Bank, the city of Bethlehem faces its second pandemic-stricken Christmas Eve, with small crowds and celebrations on a gray and dreary Friday at Jesus' traditional birthplace. A ban on nearly all air traffic…

MONTREAL - Quebec City health authorities are warning of a network overflow as Omicron cases "double roughly every two or three days," according to the city's director of public health. "It's a threat that is…

Recent DEVELOPMENTS: What is the last New government restrictions aimed at curbing the spread of the Omicron variant of COVID-19 come into effect today across Quebec. Ontario-wide rule changes began yesterday, but some of the rules…

The last: The Maple Leafs' game against the Canucks in Vancouver has been postponed due to COVID-19 cases. Many Canadian provinces grappled with an increase in COVID-19 cases across the country on Saturday, with the Omicron…

MONTREAL - Due to a peak of COVID-19 cases in Quebec, Thursday night's game between the Flyers and the Montreal Canadiens will be played without fans at the Bell Center.Quebec public health officials contacted the Canadiens organization on…

(ANNews) - In 2020, Canada's Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Theresa Tam released a report detailing the state of public health and the worsening opioid crisis amid the COVID-pandemic 19. The report states that the reason for the…

THE CITY OF QUEBEC, December 1, 2021 / CNW Telbec / - AGA Benefit Solutions and WBL have joined forces with AQIC (Quebec Association of the Cannabis Industry) as official partner in group insurance. The members of AQIC, for whom the…

The COVID-19 situation suddenly becomes intense again in various parts of Europe, with lockdowns imposed in Austria, tighter restrictions in Belgium and the Netherlands and hospitalizations and numbers of cases reaching crisis levels in…

TORONTO - A group of children in Toronto have become the first Canadians under the age of 12 to receive their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. All 10 children were vaccinated ahead of the national rollout of the…

Recent DEVELOPMENTS: What's the last one? Ontario has opened immunization appointments for children born in 2016 and before, or who will be at least five years old in 2021. Depending on where you are, there should be a mix of now…

Asylum seekers who hope to cross the border at unauthorized border points, such as Roxham Road in Quebec, will once again be allowed to enter the country to make a claim. The federal government lifted the ban on Sunday, citing the…

MONTREAL - Most public health measures in Quebec will be lifted once the vast majority of children are vaccinated against COVID-19, which Premier François Legault hinted at on Thursday could happen at the start of…

Breadcrumb Links Local News The masks were not given to long-term care home workers at first because Quebec was experiencing a serious shortage, Dr Horacio Arruda said Thursday. Author of the article: René…

First responders transport a resident of a long-term care facility in Montreal on November 20, 2020. More than 4,000 elderly residents have died in Quebec during the first wave of the pandemic.Ryan Remiorz / The Canadian PressAt the start…

Recent DEVELOPMENTS: What's the last one? The United States will lift its ban on international travel from certain countries starting Monday, as the country focuses on the immunization status of travelers. It is also expected to…

Each year in Ste. Anne's Hospital, David Barkun pledged to lay a wreath for deceased veterans. As the poppy celebrates its 100th anniversary as the official symbol of remembrance, Barkun, an Air Force gunsmith during World War II, says…

The 2019 coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has spread rapidly across the world, causing more than five million deaths and forcing many countries to adopt costly restrictions that have triggered multiple economic crises.…

MONTREAL - Advance polls are open Saturday and Sunday so Montrealers can vote for who will rule the city over the next four years. If you are not sure who to vote, check out CTV's election coverage in Montreal to learn…

Recent DEVELOPMENTS: What's the last one? Ontario will provide take-home test kits to all publicly funded schools starting in mid-November, Education Minister Stephen Lecce said Thursday. It also lifts capacity limits for outdoor…

A file photo of a patient receiving a COVID-19 vaccine. Immunization coverage in Nunavik, Quebec, increased by 5% for the entire population between September 19 and October 17. (Luca Bruno / The Associated Press) The number of…

Breadcrumb Links Quebec New Local News The Quebec flu vaccination program officially begins on Monday, November 1, with appointments already available on the Clic-Santé site. Author of the…

A drinking water advisory is in place for a northern Ontario community until further notice after a problem…

An important public health message Most of the studies published to date have shown a correlation between BCG vaccination in the population and a lower death rate from COVID-19. However, according to the team of Quebec scientists, the…

A large crowd of Montrealers organized a big dance party on Mount Royal on Saturday to urge the Quebec government to lift its ban on dancing in bars and clubs. A DJ played music through a loudspeaker as protesters donned glittering…

Recent DEVELOPMENTS: What's the last one? Ontario has announced plans to ease public health restrictions by the end of March 2022, but the move continues to be a subject of debate within the scientific community. Four free group…

MONTREAL - A large crowd of Montrealers organized a big dance party on Mount Royal on Saturday to urge the Quebec government to lift its ban on dancing in bars and clubs. MONTREAL - A large crowd of Montrealers organized a big…

The village of Kuujjuaq, in Nunavik, the Inuit region of arctic Quebec. A case of COVID-19 was reported here on Thursday and the community has been quarantined. (Eilis Quinn / Eye on the Arctic) An active case of COVID-19 was reported…

Recent DEVELOPMENTS: What's the last one? Ten times as many elementary school students in Ottawa were involved in COVID-19 outbreaks at school last month compared to September 2020 and there have been almost four times as many…

A positive case of COVID-19 in Kangirsuk, Quebec has resulted in the closure of all non-essential public places in the community, according to regional public health officials. The Nunavik Regional Board of Health and Social Services…

The Quebec government is reducing public health restrictions on bars and restaurants from November 1, allowing them to reach full capacity and halving the two-meter distance rule. "The vaccination passport allows such flexibility in cases…

Recent DEVELOPMENTS: What's the last one? As the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit celebrates its high vaccination rate, the City of Cornwall is sounding the alarm on its rate which is one of the lowest in the province.…

MONTREAL - The Bell Center was packed on Friday night for the first time since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic as Ricky Martin and Erique Iglesias took to the stage. The risk of ongoing COVID-19 infection hasn't…

Quebec declared 624 new cases of COVID-19 Thursday and five new deaths. Since the start of the pandemic, there have been 413,930 confirmed cases and 11,405 people have died. There are 297 people hospitalized (an increase of three),…

Quebec has recruited just over 1,000 nurses to work full-time in the public health system after announcing bonuses to address chronic staff shortages, the province's health minister said on Thursday. Christian Dubé said…

Recent DEVELOPMENTS: What's the last one? When the wave of COVID-19 cases began to hit long-term care homes in the spring of 2020, nursing home workers called on the province to speak out against the unsafe working conditions,…

Recent DEVELOPMENTS: Ottawa reported 62 more cases of COVID-19 on Saturday. Pfizer submits preliminary data to Health Canada for the trial of the COVID-19 vaccine for children. What's the last one? Ottawa Public Health (OPH)…

The latest coronavirus news from Canada and the world on Saturday. This file will be updated throughout the day. Web links to longer stories if available.3.45 p.m .: A one-day vaccination campaign, with more than 35 clinics across the…

After a long absence, the Osheaga Music Festival kicked off on Friday, but it's a much more subtle affair this year due to pandemic restrictions. The annual festival, which is normally held in August, was canceled in 2020 and postponed…

After an interruption imposed by the pandemic last year, the 53rd edition of the Festival Western de Saint-Tite returned to Quebec from September 10 to 19 with strict countermeasures against COVID-19 in place.…

Everyone agrees on the need for a student mental health action plan, but there are still concerns.After conducting consultations with 140 people in January 2021, the Government of Quebec published its action plan for student mental health…

Saskatoon art lovers have the opportunity to discover the work of Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh in an “immersive” exhibition this fall. Created by artistic directors Annabelle Mauger and Julien…

Breadcrumb Links New Election 2021 Canadian Politics Canada Turns out Annmie Paul didn't actually quit, as such Author of the article: Tristin hopper Release date : Sep 29, 2021 • 1…

Breadcrumb Links Quebec New "We will not accept having people in our health system who are not vaccinated," said Minister of Health Christian Dubé. "So if you want to minimize the time you won't get…

Recent DEVELOPMENTS: What's the last one? Ottawa Public Health (OPH) reported 16 new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday and no new deaths. The Outaouais and Belleville regions reported roughly the same number of cases. Leeds, Grenville and…

Recent DEVELOPMENTS: What's the last one? After hundreds of parents have signed up to pick up take-out COVID-19 test kits for the kids this weekend at the Brewer Arena, CHEO plans to increase its supply over the next week. Rapid…

Recent DEVELOPMENTS: Ottawa reported 50 more cases of COVID-19 on Saturday. What's the last one? Ottawa Public Health (OPH) reported 50 new cases of COVID-19 and no more deaths on Saturday. How many cases are there? As of…

MONTREAL - Quebec actor Guillaume Lemay-Thivierge announced Friday evening that his business relationship with Hyundai-Canada has ended following his decision not to be vaccinated for the time being. Lemay-Thivierge…

Recent DEVELOPMENTS: What's the last one? The COVID-19 test site at 595 Moodie Drive in Nepean will be open tomorrow morning and the Ray Friel test site in Orleans on Sunday to meet the growing demand for testing. The Brasseurs Arena…

Hello, The premier of Quebec has said he is taking a cautious approach to pass a law banning COVID-19-related protests within 50 meters of hospitals, vaccination sites and testing centers, among other facilities. "It's never easy to say…

Bruce Gurberg smiles as he talks about the taste of movie theater popcorn and listing the movies showing at his Côte-des-Neiges theater, despite the fact that last year his business was crippled by the pandemic.…

Results from Quebec are pouring in as polling stations have closed in most of the country, but Quebeckers in several regions continue to wait in queues sometimes circling city blocks. Elections Canada said it would allow people in line at…

Meet the new government, like the old government. After 36 days of parties campaigning for the votes of Canadians, there will be another Liberal minority government. At 2 a.m. ET, the Liberals were leading in 156 ridings. The…

At the Cité-de-la-Santé hospital in Laval, Dr Joseph Dahine said the eight patients in his intensive care unit with COVID-19 on Friday were not vaccinated or were not sufficiently vaccinated . Their average age…

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Quebec is meeting its deadline of mid-October to have all healthcare workers in the province vaccinated, Health Minister Christian Dubé said on Friday, but some suggest it will take longer before the rule does. comes…

Recent DEVELOPMENTS: What's the last one? Parents of children at Westwind Public School in Stittsville are concerned about how the school will enforce COVID-19 measures such as physical distancing with the school having hundreds of…

MONTREAL _ Former owners of a long-term care home where dozens of people died from COVID-19 at the start of the pandemic have refused to fully cooperate with local health authorities and have threatened not to pay workers who…

Thousands of people marched in Montreal on Saturday to protest Quebec's public health measures, including the upcoming vaccination passport and mandatory vaccines for healthcare workers. The demonstrators gathered at Maisonneuve Park…

The last: Japan extended its coronavirus state of emergency for a second week in a row on Wednesday, adding eight more prefectures as an increase in infections fueled by the delta variant puts pressure on the country's health system.…

MONTREAL - And with a whimper, it's the end. Montreal has decided to end the state of emergency that began on March 27, 2020 at 4 p.m. Citing a high vaccination rate and the upcoming implementation of the…

Recent DEVELOPMENTS: What's the last one? Ottawa Public Health (OPH) reported 22 more cases of COVID-19 on Monday. The Outaouais has reported 48 cases in the past three days. Hospitalizations and outbreaks remain low, and the region…

MONTREAL - Students returning to school in Quebec will have to wear masks but not in class, the provincial government announced on Wednesday.Education Minister Jean-François Roberge told a press conference that masks will be…

Quebec added more than 200 new cases of COVID-19 to the provincial total for the fifth day in a row. The Department of Health and Human Services has added 250 new cases of coronavirus to the tally in the past 24 hours and 759 cases since…

Province is following through on plan to ensure post-secondary students have as normal a fall semester as possible, but those not fully immunized may not be allowed to participate in sports and other extracurricular activities . Danielle…

As COVID-19 cases are on the rise again in Quebec, Premier François Legault could force healthcare workers to be fully vaccinated against the disease - a mandate widely supported by the medical community. "We are not…

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Nearly 70% of the Quebec population has received two doses of the COVID-19 vaccine, but Roberto Wakerell-Cruz is not one of them. He is also not among the 83% who received at least one dose. However, the threat of losing access to…

Recent DEVELOPMENTS: Ottawa reported seven new cases of COVID-19 on Sunday. Ontario Pharmacies Association calls for expansion of PCR testing to manage travel demand. Businesses face tough decisions regarding mandatory COVID-19…

On July 18, 2020, in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, wearing a mask became mandatory in all indoor public places in Quebec in order to curb the spread of the virus. In the weeks and months that followed, face coverings transformed…

Recent DEVELOPMENTS: Some people who have had COVID-19 think they might not need a vaccine. The science is not so sure. After many nearly saw their wedding dreams shattered, the industry is gearing up for a boom. Ottawa reported…

MONTREAL - As Ontario post-secondary schools announce mandatory vaccination rules for class attendance and residency, some east of the border may be wondering: could this happen in Quebec? First, a bit of background:…

Recent DEVELOPMENTS: What's the last one? Getting vaccinated against COVID-19 is now mandatory for students planning to reside in University of Ottawa residences during the next academic year. Every Thursday, CBC Ottawa brings you…

Derby Line, Vermont. According to US border guards, seven people arrested immediately returned to Canada after entering Vermont illegally from Quebec by crossing the lawns of libraries built in the United States and Canada.…

Although still far from its normal level, Victoria's unemployment rate fell to 5.4% in June, according to Statistics Canada's most recent labor force survey. Victoria only trails Trois-Rivières (4.4%), Quebec (5.1) and…

Recent DEVELOPMENTS: Actions taken now will affect COVID-19 Levels in Canada for the Coming Months, experts say. Ottawa reported six cases of COVID-19 on Friday. People can now go to community clinics to receive the first dose of…

Toronto-based Porter Airlines will resume operations on September 8 with the reopening of the city's Billy Bishop International Airport to regular traffic, the airline confirmed on June 5. March 2020 due to public health and travel…