[ad_1] CHARLOTTETOWN, PEI – The Canadian Food Inspection Agency issued a warning against the consumption of beef and chicken that was bottled by a man from Prince Edward Island and sold via ads in provincial newspapers. The agency says meat products made by Robert Waite of Tignish, PEI carry a …
Read More »Waterloo Region COVID-19: The best doctor requires fewer social interactions
[ad_1] CUISINE – The best doctor in the Waterloo region has asked everyone in the community to do their part when it comes to slowing the spread of COVID-19. In a media briefing on Friday, Dr Hsiu-Li Wang, a medical health official, asked people to “aggressively reduce” their non-essential social …
Read More »GTA Mayors Urge Residents to Stay Home, Shop Online, and Support Local for Black Friday
[ad_1] It’s a noticeably different Black Friday this year in the GTA as severe restrictions are in place amid a second wave of the novel coronavirus. The hustle and bustle that typically occurs on the biggest shopping day of the year is not visible today as many people avoid in-store …
Read More »Ontario reports a new record number of coronavirus cases as it completes more than 58,000 tests
[ad_1] Ontario is reporting a record number of new COVID-19 cases, but it comes when labs in the province have performed more than 58,000 individual tests, indicating a lower overall positivity rate. The health ministry says 1,855 new cases of the disease caused by the novel coronavirus and another 20 …
Read More »COVID-19 Ontario: The province reports record cases of COVID-19 with over 1,800 infections reported
[ad_1] TORONTO – Ontario health officials are reporting more than 1,800 new cases of COVID-19 after the province processed a record number of tests in the past 24 hours. The province confirmed 1,855 new cases of the novel coronavirus on Friday. It is the highest number of cases ever recorded …
Read More »Black Friday shopping in a pandemic: COVID-19 closes some stores, sales move online
[ad_1] The Canadian press Published Friday, November 27, 2020 5:52 AM EST Last updated Friday, November 27, 2020 7:21 AM EST Black Friday has arrived, the one-day shopping goldmine known for its big deals and big crowds. While the rise in COVID-19 cases and weeks of staggered offers have dampened …
Read More »Health Canada expects the first COVID-19 vaccine to be approved next month
[ad_1] Mia Rabson, The Canadian Press Published Thursday, November 26, 2020 10:16 PM EST Last updated Thursday, November 26, 2020 10:19 PM EST OTTAWA – The first COVID-19 vaccine could be approved for use in Canada within two weeks, Health Canada’s chief medical consultant said Thursday. The department’s drug review …
Read More »CERB recipients should be ready to pay income tax on payments, experts say
[ad_1] OTTAWA – Canada Emergency Response Benefit was a financial lifeline for many when COVID-19 forced businesses to close and brought the economy to a sharp halt in the spring. And while the $ 500-a-week checks have helped millions of Canadians keep paying their bills and shopping for groceries, many …
Read More »Coronavirus cases increase across Canada while vaccine is still months away – National
[ad_1] Canada added 5,631 new coronavirus cases and 89 deaths on Thursday. It is the third highest daily increase in cases ever recorded in the country. Canada has now reported 352,781 cases and 11,799 total deaths. Today’s numbers come when it was revealed that Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine candidate could be …
Read More »Local cannabis company that helps fight COVID-19
[ad_1] WINNIPEG – A Winnipeg-based cannabis company has found a way to help fight COVID-19. Delta 9 Cannabis has transformed its cannabis growing pods into decontamination pods capable of cleaning medical supplies, PPE and other equipment. “The area uses a combination of heat and UVC technology to effectively decontaminate all …
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