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Yesterday (November 30, 2021), Government of Canada introduces additional measures to address COVID-19 Omicron variant of concern. the Government of Canada is expanding the list of countries with entry prohibitions originally announced on November 26, 2021, to include Egypt, Nigeria and Malawi. Effective tomorrow, foreign nationals who have been in any of these countries within the previous 14 days will not …
“I’m reporting we have now one confirmed case of the omicron variant in Alberta.” Dr. Hinshaw, Alberta’s chief medical officer of health On November 30, Alberta’s first case of the omicron variant was confirmed. According to Dr. Hindshaw, the individual tested positive while asymptomatic. What is the Omicron variant? Omicron was first discovered in southern Africa . In late November, the World …
The Janssen vaccine is currently a single-dose viral vector vaccine that works similarly to the AstraZeneca vaccine. Alberta has received 5,000 doses of Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) vaccine, giving Albertans 18+ another COVID-19 vaccine option. Due to limited supply, doses will be administered at AHS clinics in select locations – to book, call Health Link 811. Who should get it …
There have been some serious collisions that happened in Calgary in the past week or two. The Calgary Police Service is pleading with motorists to drive with care at all times. With the holiday season of 2021 fast approaching, it is critical that we stay safe on the road at all times. By working together, we can improve traffic safety. …
At sunset of November 28, Jewish communities in Canada and around the world will welcome the beginning of Hanukkah, also known as the Festival of Lights. Hanukkah is observed for eight nights and days. Hanukkah customs include but are not limited to: Listening to music and songs written on Hanukkah themes. Eating foods fried or baked in oil (preferably olive …
Today is Black Friday! Black Friday is the Friday following the Thanksgiving in the United States. In the United States as well as Canada, Black Friday traditionally marks the start of the holiday shopping season. No time to shop on Friday? No worries. Many retailers offer Black Friday Weekend deals, so that consumers have more time to shop on the …
More than 394,000 pediatric doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine have arrived in Alberta. On November 24, the Alberta government starts accepting vaccine bookings for children aged five to eleven. Pediatric vaccinations will be administered at Alberta Health Services clinics around the province. Vaccines will also be available at four pharmacies where AHS clinics are not conveniently located. First-dose appointments …
Alberta will expand eligibility for booster doses of COVID-19 vaccine. Starting Nov. 8, the following Albertans will be eligible to book a third dose: All Albertans aged 70 and older First Nations, Métis, and Inuit (FNMI) people aged 18 and older Front-line health-care workers who received their first two doses less than eight weeks apart Albertans who received two doses …
Newcomers continue to land in Canada and become Permanent Residents during the COVID-19 pandemic. Service Canada Centre gradually opened up since Spring 2021 for in person services. As of Fall 2021, Newcomers can still get their Social Insurance Numbers in three different ways: Online: https://sin-nas.canada.ca/en/Sin/ By mail: prepare required documents, complete the application form and mail everything and mail it …
A jack-o’-lantern (or jack o’lantern) is a carved pumpkin associated with Halloween. It’s not too late to carve pumpkins for this year’s Halloween! Here are some tips and tricks to make the process easier: Choose a fresh pumpkin with a flat bottom Must-have basic tools you will need: a serrated knife and an ice scream scoop Carve the lid from …
