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COVID-19 rules in B.C. 'fraught' with ambiguity: judge in child custody case

COVID-19 rules in B.C. 'fraught' with ambiguity: judge in child custody case

VANCOUVER — A British Columbia Supreme Court judge says the province's public health orders on COVID-19 are "fraught with inconsistency and ambiguity" in ruling on a dispute between former spouses on the custody of their children.
Advocates call on provinces to vaccinate long-term care residents and workers faster

Advocates call on provinces to vaccinate long-term care residents and workers faster

OTTAWA — Experts who advocate for improvements to long-term care in Canada say the provinces need to move faster to vaccinate residents and the people who look after them.
Advocates call on provinces to vaccinate long-term care residents and workers faster

Advocates call on provinces to vaccinate long-term care residents and workers faster

OTTAWA — Experts who advocate for improvements to long-term care in Canada say the provinces need to move faster to vaccinate residents and the people who look after them.
Advocates call on provinces to vaccinate long-term care residents and workers faster

Advocates call on provinces to vaccinate long-term care residents and workers faster

OTTAWA — Experts who advocate for improvements to long-term care in Canada say the provinces need to move faster to vaccinate residents and the people who look after them.
Saskatchewan cabinet minister resigns after California trip, home listing questioned

Saskatchewan cabinet minister resigns after California trip, home listing questioned

REGINA — Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe, saying he failed to ask government members not to travel, has accepted the resignation of his highways minister for going to California over the holidays while people were urged to stay home.
'A bit of a nightmare': health expert calls for stricter rules as COVID cases surge

'A bit of a nightmare': health expert calls for stricter rules as COVID cases surge

MONTREAL — Surges in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations across several provinces prompted warnings on Monday from public health experts, who said stricter measures and adherence to guidelines are needed in the days and weeks ahead.
'A bit of a nightmare': health expert calls for stricter rules as COVID cases surge

'A bit of a nightmare': health expert calls for stricter rules as COVID cases surge

MONTREAL — Surges in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations across several provinces prompted warnings on Monday from public health experts, who said stricter measures and adherence to guidelines are needed in the days and weeks ahead.
'A bit of a nightmare': health expert calls for stricter rules as COVID cases surge

'A bit of a nightmare': health expert calls for stricter rules as COVID cases surge

MONTREAL — Surges in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations across several provinces prompted warnings on Monday from public health experts, who said stricter measures and adherence to guidelines are needed in the days and weeks ahead.
Province reports COVID cases jumped by 683 in the last day

Province reports COVID cases jumped by 683 in the last day

B.C. has seen a small resurgence of new COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours after seeing new infection numbers level off for much of the last week.
B.C. restaurants: 'Shame on Dr. Henry' for NYE alcohol sales ban

B.C. restaurants: 'Shame on Dr. Henry' for NYE alcohol sales ban

B.C.’s restaurant sector has a simple, direct response to the Provincial Health Officer Bonnie Henry’s decision – announced only one day ahead of time – to ban alcohol sales from 8 p.m. on New Year’s Eve to 9 a.m. the next day.