OTTAWA — The federal government announced plans Thursday to start randomly testing travellers at Canada’s four main airports for COVID-19 again next week, but intends to move the actual swabbing off-site.
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Winnipeg Trucker Protest Cost Police Nearly Half a Million Dollars: Document
WINNIPEG — Protesters opposing COVID-19 restrictions who blocked off streets in downtown Winnipeg earlier this year cost police nearly half a million dollars.
Valour FC Away Game Postponed Due to COVID Protocols
This Sunday’s Valour FC game on the road in Ottawa has been postponed due to COVID-19 protocols.
Fall COVID-19 Booster Recommended in Advance of Possible Future Wave
OTTAWA — The National Advisory Committee on Immunization is recommending booster shots this fall in advance of a possible future wave of COVID-19 in Canada.
Increased Health-Care Facility Visitation Changes in Manitoba
WINNIPEG — Expanded health-care visitation privileges amid reduced levels of COVID-19 transmission will take effect across Manitoba on Thursday.
Manitoba Seeks Feedback on COVID Vaccine for Young Kids
WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government is looking for feedback on COVID-19 vaccines for children aged six months to four years.
Canadian Summer Camp Operators Facing Post-Pandemic Staff Shortages, Climbing Costs
Though health restrictions have lifted and demand has returned, summer camp operators across the country say they’re grappling with staffing issues driven by the COVID-19 pandemic.
New Resources for Manitobans Experiencing Long COVID
New resources are now available for Manitobans experiencing long COVID or post-COVID-19 conditions.
Number of Canadian Blood Donors Plummets to Lowest Point in a Decade During COVID-19
OTTAWA — Canadian Blood Services says it is struggling to replenish a critically low national supply caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Pandemic Surgical, Diagnostic Backlog Slowing: Doctors Manitoba
WINNIPEG — New estimates released by Doctors Manitoba suggest the province’s pandemic healthcare backlog for diagnostic tests and surgeries may have peaked.
More Manitobans Eligible for Second COVID-19 Booster Shot
WINNIPEG — Manitoba has expanded eligibility for the second booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Pandemic Ups and Downs Likely Still Compounding Surgical Backlogs
OTTAWA — The ups and downs of pandemic waves continue to affect wait times for elective surgeries in Canada, adding to concerns about mounting backlogs as provinces ease restrictions, new data from the Canadian Institute for Health Information shows.










