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There’s a new opportunity for Calgary businesses struggling to survive the COVID-19 pandemic. A Calgary clothing company that launched during the pandemic is now helping other startups showcase their products. Singles Apparel has recently opened The Nice Shop on Stephen Avenue in downtown Calgary. Read more: Despite COVID-19, some …

Ontario reported 226 COVID-19 cases on Friday, bringing the total number of cases in the province to 550,178. “Locally, there are 62 new cases in Toronto, 35 in the Region of Waterloo, 24 in Peel Region, 13 in York Region, 13 in Hamilton and 13 in Halton Region,” Health …

Ontario is reporting 218 new COVID-19 cases on Thursday, jumping back into the 200s for the first time in three weeks. The provincial case total now stands at 549,952. The last time a daily case count reached above 200 was on July 8 when there were 210 cases reported. …

Just weeks after getting the green light to reopen, some restaurants and pubs in Kelowna have temporarily closed because of positive COVID-19 tests. The closures come as confirmed COVID-19 cases climb in B.C., with the Interior Health region having by far and away the most daily new cases. On …

The Calgary Stampede and Alberta Health said Tuesday that 71 people contracted COVID-19 at the 2021 event — but that may be an underestimate, according to the province’s former top doctor. Read more: Calgary live events industry reflects on Calgary Stampede This represents about seven cases per day or …

Insurance experts warn that those who are planning a vacation outside of Canada should have adequate travel medical insurance. “Do not travel without travel medical insurance,” Omar Kaywan, co-founder of Vancouver-based Goose Insurance, said. “It’s the biggest risk that you’re putting yourself into, especially in today’s world where you …

Republican politicians are increasingly speaking out this week in effort to persuade people who are skeptical about COVID-19 vaccines to take the shots as a new, more contagious variant sends caseloads soaring. At recent news conferences and statements, some prominent Republicans have been imploring constituents to lay lingering doubts aside. In Washington, the so-called …

Ontario is reporting 192 new COVID-19 cases on Friday, bringing the provincial total to 548,986. According to Friday’s report, 43 cases were recorded in Toronto, 25 in Peel Region, 18 York Region and Waterloo and 11 in Hamilton and Durham Region. All other local public health units reported 10 …

New Delhi: The Coronavirus pandemic has caused a mental health crisis across the globe. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), a staggering more than 4 million people have lost their lives across the globe due to novel coronavirus, leaving behind bereaved families who are even unable to say a …

TORONTO — Ontario post-secondary institutions are being asked to prepare for a fall semester with no capacity limits on in-person classes and activities. The Ministry of Colleges and Universities is also directing schools to finalize and publicly post their back-up instruction plans in the event of a COVID-19 outbreak. …