3rd patient dies in Foothills hospital outbreaks in Calgary
There has been a third death connected to the COVID-19 outbreaks at Foothills hospital in Calgary. The 82-year-old man was in a cardiac unit and was diagnosed with COVID-19 on …
‘He was taken sooner than he needed to be’: 3rd patient dies in Foothills hospital COVID-19 outbreaks
A woman whose father became the third fatality connected to a pair of COVID-19 outbreaks at Foothills hospital in Calgary wants people to know how quickly the virus can turn …
What you need to know about COVID-19 in Alberta on Wednesday, Sept. 23
The latest: A COVID-19 outbreak that has hit three units within Foothills hospital in Calgary has spread to claim a second life, with 14 other patients and six staff testing positive. A total …
Liberals promise to extend emergency COVID-19 supports, build national childcare program in throne speech
The Liberal government is promising to extend emergency support for Canadians hit by the COVID-19 crisis while building a more resilient economy that empowers women, fights climate change and tackles …
End of special paid leave for nurses amid pandemic ‘mind boggling,’ union official says
The United Nurses of Alberta is calling on AHS to reinstate special paid leave for health-care workers forced to self isolate due to COVID-19. The union’s labour relations director, David …
Supreme Court ends its hearings on carbon tax without a decision
After two days of hearing arguments for and against the federal government’s carbon tax, the Supreme Court of Canada adjourned today without a decision. The high court is to deliver a ruling …
COVID-triggered closure of troubled Grande Cache mine leaves workers in limbo
Four months after it was shuttered due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the troubled Grande Cache coal mine remains inactive, leaving more than 200 workers in limbo. The open pit and …
Canadian family begs government for help to come home as adopted daughter urgently needs medical care
When Derek and Emilie Muth left Calgary to adopt their daughter Zoe in Nigeria last October, they had no idea that nearly a year later — after a terrifying medical ordeal …
Canadian family begs government for help to return as adopted daughter needs medical care
When Derek and Emilie Muth left Calgary to adopt their daughter Zoe in Nigeria last October, they had no idea that nearly a year later — after a terrifying medical ordeal …
Trudeau’s televised message challenge: speak to the moment, but set course for future
Prime ministers rarely ask the television networks for time to address the nation, and when they do it is not always for the most serious reasons — for Lester B. …