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March 18 at 4:30 p.m. Twenty-two additional cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed, bringing the total number of cases in the province to 119. Aggressive public health measures continue in order to help limit the spread of COVID-19. Latest updates Cases have been identified in all zones across the province: 83 cases in the Calgary…

March 17, 2020—Canada’s regulatory approach to vaping and e-cigarettes must balance the benefits of vaping as a tool to stop smoking with the risk posed to youths who take up the habit, says a new conference report from the C.D. Howe Institute. In the report “Vaping and E-Cigarette Regulation in Canada,” experts observe there is…

UPDATE – March 18, 2020 We passed the Alberta Budget at 1am, ensuring the government is fully-funded to fight COVID-19. We’re also kicking in another $500 million to the front lines of health care to make sure they have everything they need to test, oversee, and treat patients. ——————————————————————————————————————- Government will introduce motions to expedite…

Changes to physicians’ payments for complex modifiers will not go ahead as planned on March 31. “During these unprecedented times, we want to ensure physicians on the front lines can focus solely on providing patient care. We’ve heard concerns that this change would result in what has been called ‘10-minute medicine.’ While we respectfully disagree…

The Government of Canada is taking immediate, significant and decisive action to help Canadians facing hardship as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak. On March 18, 2020, the Prime Minister announced a new set of economic measures to help stabilize the economy during this challenging period. These measures, delivered as part of the Government of…

March 17 at 3:30 p.m. Aggressive public health measures, including additional limits to mass gatherings, are being implemented provincewide to limit the spread of COVID-19 and protect Albertans. Latest updates Government will declare a state of public health emergency. 23 additional cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in Alberta, bringing the total number of cases…

An additional $500 million will give Alberta’s public health officials the resources they need to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic and keep Albertans safe. The new funding will ensure front-line health professionals have the tools they need for testing, surveillance, and treatment of patients as the province works to prevent the spread of COVID-19. “This…

With spring quickly approaching, it’s time to start thinking about cleaning your living space and getting it organized for the warmer months ahead. The way we clean and remove clutter from our space is just as important as the task itself. The products and methods we use when tidying our homes can be harmful to…

With coronavirus (COVID-19) now officially being called a pandemic by the World Health Organization, public fear and anxiety are on the rise. Your employees may be experiencing a high degree of uncertainty, worry and stress about the health and safety of their loved ones, and how this pandemic may disrupt their work and personal lives. …

As we continue to monitor the rapidly changing public health environment, we’re announcing significant measures to bolster national efforts to contain COVID-19 and protect and support guests, team members and the public. We’re committing up to $40 million to support sick team members affected by COVID-19; with the investment split 50/50 between 1,500 restaurant owners and Tim Hortons…