Small business confidence riding high in Alberta: CFIB report
It’s only been a month since businesses in Alberta have been able to fully reopen, but a new survey released by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business shows that confidence …
Alberta health minister defends changes to COVID-19 protocols amidst mounting opposition
Health Minister Tyler Shandro says new public health changes show Alberta is leading the way in its pandemic response. However, a host of doctors and researchers say the moves are …
Mixed reaction amongst rural Albertans to easing of COVID-19 public health measures
Rural Alberta has lower rates of COVID-19 vaccination compared to urban areas, making residents more susceptible to a fourth wave of the disease. Nicole Stillger has more on the mixed …
Health Minister Tyler Shandro defends plan to drop most of Alberta’s COVID-19 rules
On Thursday, Alberta Health Minister Tyler Shandro defended the province’s plan to end most public health measures aimed at curbing the spread of COVID-19, including most isolation for positive cases, …
Alberta to loosen COVID-19 masking, isolation, testing rules as cases rise in the province
Alberta is ending isolation requirements for people who test positive for COVID-19 and their close contacts, even as cases climb in the province. Tom Vernon has more on the multi-phased …
Alberta not offering 3rd COVID-19 dose at this time, Hinshaw stresses importance of 2 jabs
Pfizer is suggesting people get a third dose of the COVID-19 vaccine to protect against the Delta variant, however Alberta chief medical officer of health Dr. Deena Hinshaw said the …
Health Matters: RSV infections expected to increase this year + how special texts help first responders
Health Matters July 26: Canadian doctors are warning about a potential surge in cases of a respiratory virus — RSV — this fall or even this summer. And how a …
AHS acute care and emergency capacity addressed in wake of recent bed closures
From six emergency room beds at the Royal Alexandra Hospital in Edmonton to the temporary closure of a seniors centre in Galahad, Albertans have heard about bed closures in health-care …
Mixed-and-matched COVID-19 vaccines affect Canadian travellers
Many Canadians got one COVID-19 vaccine, and then another kind for their second shot, after being told it was a safe thing to do and the quickest way to be …
Possible border reopening welcome news for Edmonton International Airport, manufacturing sector
After more than a year of the border being closed to non-essential travel, fully vaccinated U.S. citizens and permanent residents could soon be allowed into Canada. And as Chris Chacon …