COVID-19

Saskatchewan premier says he will remove vaccine mandate, but won't commit to a date
Premier Scott Moe says Saskatchewan's proof of vaccination against COVID-19 has run its course, but he wouldn't commit Monday to removing the requirement before the public health order expires at the end of the month.
'We are not intimidated,' Trudeau says as convoy continues to gridlock Ottawa
Speaking to Canadians from isolation after testing positive for COVID-19 Monday, Trudeau said "freedom of expression, assembly and association are cornerstones of democracy.''

What's going on with Spotify, Neil Young and the doctors calling out Joe Rogan's podcast?

Following protests of Spotify kicked off by Neil Young over the spread of COVID-19 vaccine misinformation, the music streaming service said that it will add content advisories before podcasts discussing the virus.
Number of MedsCheck medication reviews increase in Ontario

Pharmacists in Ontario increased the number of annual MedsCheck medication reviews they performed by 12% this year, according to new government data
Canada's PM Justin Trudeau says he's tested positive for COVID-19

He says on Twitter that he is "feeling fine'' and that he will keep working remotely this week as he follows public health guidelines.
Study: Those with disabilities had longer COVID hospital stays, high readmission rate

Sandi Bell knows how difficult it can be for someone with a disability to book a vaccine appointment through an online portal, or feel confident they'll have a ride home from the clinic afterwards.
Pop quiz: Paxlovid drug interactions

All of the following medications are contraindicated concomitantly with Paxlovid (nirmatrelvir/ritonavir), EXCEPT for . . .
Omicron amps up concerns about long COVID and its causes

More than a third of COVID-19 survivors by some estimates will develop such lingering problems.
'Freedom Convoy' makes healthcare delivery difficult in Ottawa

Healthcare workers had trouble traveling to work and getting to sleep due to the convoy of people and trucks that descended upon the city to protest federal mandates and public health restrictions.
SCPP Council approves enactment of emergency bylaws to enable COVID-19 rapid antigen testing in pharmacies

The Saskatchewan College of Pharmacy Professionals has approved emergency provisions around rapid antigen testing.

Saskatchewan premier says he will remove vaccine mandate, but won't commit to a date

'We are not intimidated,' Trudeau says as convoy continues to gridlock Ottawa

What's going on with Spotify, Neil Young and the doctors calling out Joe Rogan's podcast?

Number of MedsCheck medication reviews increase in Ontario

Canada's PM Justin Trudeau says he's tested positive for COVID-19

Study: Those with disabilities had longer COVID hospital stays, high readmission rate

Pop quiz: Paxlovid drug interactions

Omicron amps up concerns about long COVID and its causes

'Freedom Convoy' makes healthcare delivery difficult in Ottawa

SCPP Council approves enactment of emergency bylaws to enable COVID-19 rapid antigen testing in pharmacies