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1 in 9 Canadian adults have had long-term symptoms from COVID infection, StatCan says

1 in 9 Canadian adults have had long-term symptoms from COVID infection, StatCan says

About one in nine Canadian adults have had long-term symptoms from COVID-19 infection, according to a Statistics Canada report issued Friday. That amounts to 3.5 million Canadians, it said.
Health Canada authorizes updated Novavax COVID-19 vaccine targeting XBB variant

Health Canada authorizes updated Novavax COVID-19 vaccine targeting XBB variant

OTTAWA — Health Canada authorized Novavax's updated COVID-19 vaccine targeting the XBB.1.5 variant on Tuesday.
COVID-19 outbreak aboard navy warship forces cancellation of Great Lakes tour

COVID-19 outbreak aboard navy warship forces cancellation of Great Lakes tour

An outbreak of COVID-19 aboard a Canadian warship has forced the Royal Canadian Navy to cancel the remainder of a tour of the Great Lakes and the St. Lawrence Seaway.
B.C. unfairly clawed back COVID-19 benefit to thousands during pandemic, says report

B.C. unfairly clawed back COVID-19 benefit to thousands during pandemic, says report

The B.C. government announced the one-time, tax-free benefit in March 2020, paying out $653 million.
B.C. man sues WestJet for defamation following face-mask dispute

B.C. man sues WestJet for defamation following face-mask dispute

Man alleges flight attendants made 'false and defamatory' statements to authorities.
COVID-19 down, influenza and RSV up in B.C., says CDC

COVID-19 down, influenza and RSV up in B.C., says CDC

New data suggest that COVID-19 activity in British Columbia is trending downward, while influenza and RSV are on the rise.
Judge in court martial fines anti-vax reservist $4,000, issues severe reprimand

Judge in court martial fines anti-vax reservist $4,000, issues severe reprimand

A former soldier and reservist who defied the Canadian Armed Forces' COVID-19 vaccine mandate has been fined $4,000 and received a severe reprimand at the conclusion of a court martial in British Columbia.
Alberta COVID-19 panel urges consideration of 'alternative' scientific theories

Alberta COVID-19 panel urges consideration of 'alternative' scientific theories

A panel studying Alberta’s pandemic response urges the province to consider “alternative” scientific theories — a recommendation the Opposition NDP says opens the door to fringe ideas akin to Premier Danielle Smith once advocating the use of a horse dewormer to fight COVID-19.
Reservist pleads guilty on two charges related to vaccine mandate criticisms

Reservist pleads guilty on two charges related to vaccine mandate criticisms

A former soldier who defied federal government and Canadian Armed Forces COVID-19 vaccine mandates says he was close to killing himself before deciding to post anti-vaccine videos on social media and launch a protest march to Ottawa.
B.C. mink farmers suing province for COVID industry ban losses

B.C. mink farmers suing province for COVID industry ban losses

The mink farmers claim the ban was for "political, social and public opinion or an otherwise improper purpose."