Both the University of Waterloo and Wilfrid Laurier University are offering staff and students the opportunity to get vaccinated against COVID-19 on campus. A vaccination clinic opened at the University of Waterloo on Monday, offering the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine. Read more: University of Waterloo planning for on-campus learning in the fall “This is a […]

Retailers and theatre owners say they’re happy Quebec lifted capacity limits on stores and eased physical distancing rules for entertainment venues, but some operators of performance halls say the changes don’t mean much for them. On Monday, stores no longer faced COVID-19 capacity limits but were still required to ensure customers kept one metre […]

The countdown is on as Ontario prepares to enter Step 3 of its COVID-19 reopening plan this Friday, but not all London, Ont., businesses are ready to reopen just yet. Under the new stage, Ontario will allow for the return of indoor dining with no limits to the number of patrons per table, as […]

The federal government’s new ArriveCAN travel app is inaccessible to some Canadians with disabilities, raising questions of fair treatment and practical border-crossing concerns. Robert Fenton, a board member of the CNIB — formerly known as the Canadian National Institute for the Blind — says he found a major bug when using the Apple VoiceOver […]

Nova Scotians who received their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine on or before July 6 will receive an email to schedule their second dose in the coming days, the province announced Wednesday. This is the last group of people who will receive an email to schedule or reschedule their second-dose appointment. Anyone who receives […]

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted June 15, 2021 2:22 pm Smaller font Descrease article font size –A Larger font Increase article font size A+ Public health experts say Quebec should wait until more people have received a second dose of COVID-19 vaccine before increasing […]

Manitoba hopes to spur COVID-19 vaccination through a lottery offering nearly $2 million in cash and scholarships to those who roll up their sleeve for the shots. Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister and Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries CEO Manny Atwal announced the lottery Wednesday morning. Read more: COVID-19: Fully vaccinated Manitobans to get secure immunization […]

Winnipeg kids rejoice: the city is opening up its spray pads to help beat the extreme heat in the forecast. The city said Thursday the spray pads will be monitored to make sure public health orders are being followed and physical distancing is in effect when 20 of its 23 standalone pads open up […]

Quebec is officially opening appointments to children aged 12 to 17 as the province’s COVID-19 immunization rollout ramps up. Health Minister Christian Dubé outlined during a news conference Thursday how and when shots will be administered, calling the initiative “good news” in the fight against the pandemic. Children can start getting vaccinated as early […]

New Brunswick’s largest beach will once again be open to the public starting Friday and visitors to Parlee Beach Provincial Park will notice some changes that include improved access for those with disabilities. “We have been lobbying for years now to make the entire province accessible,” said Mathieu Stever, the manager of the ParaNB […]