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Federal spending on staff grew rapidly during pandemic: parliamentary budget officer

Federal spending on staff grew rapidly during pandemic: parliamentary budget officer

OTTAWA — The federal government's spending on employees saw record growth during the COVID-19 pandemic,says the parliamentary budget officer.
Former Vail Resorts employee launches civil suit over vaccine-related stroke claim

Former Vail Resorts employee launches civil suit over vaccine-related stroke claim

Lawsuit alleges Jackson Reimer suffered a hemorrhagic stroke six days after being administered COVID-19 vaccine in Whistler
More than half of Canadians infected with COVID-19 by summer 2022, finds StatCan

More than half of Canadians infected with COVID-19 by summer 2022, finds StatCan

The findings come as researchers look to uncover the origin of the pandemic and catch potentially serious mutations in immuno-compromised people and wild animals.
Border crossings returning to pre-pandemic opening hours

Border crossings returning to pre-pandemic opening hours

OTTAWA — Opening hours are being extended at 39 border crossings with the United States and at several airports across the country as the ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ Border Services Agency returns to pre-pandemic hours. The changes will take effect on March 31.
Allow unvaccinated Canadians to cross U.S. border, Poilievre asks President Joe Biden

Allow unvaccinated Canadians to cross U.S. border, Poilievre asks President Joe Biden

OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre said Friday he asked President Joe Biden to remove the U.S. government's requirement that Canadians be vaccinated for COVID-19 before crossing the border.
ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½'s stockpile of ventilators up from 500 to 27K after procurement push

ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½'s stockpile of ventilators up from 500 to 27K after procurement push

ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½'s race to procure ventilators for COVID-19 patients in the early days of the pandemic had researchers, scientists, industry and a notable astrophysicist working "night and day"to design machines that could be quickly manufactured domestically.
ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½'s stockpile of ventilators up from 500 to 27,000 after push to procure them

ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½'s stockpile of ventilators up from 500 to 27,000 after push to procure them

ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½'s race to procure ventilators for COVID-19 patients in the early days of the pandemic had researchers, scientists, industry and a notable astrophysicist working "night and day"to design machines that could be quickly manufactured domestically.
ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ pharmacist who faked his COVID-19 vaccinations suspended for 30 days

ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ pharmacist who faked his COVID-19 vaccinations suspended for 30 days

VANCOUVER — A British Columbia pharmacist has been disciplined for claiming to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and falsifying provincial health records to hide his unvaccinated status.
Daughter can't understand why dad couldn't get Paxlovid to ease COVID symptoms

Daughter can't understand why dad couldn't get Paxlovid to ease COVID symptoms

Criteria to get the antiviral in ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ are more restrictive than in other jurisdictions
New COVID origins data point to raccoon dogs in China market

New COVID origins data point to raccoon dogs in China market

The canines, named for their raccoon-like faces, are often bred for their fur and sold for meat in animal markets across China.