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COVID-19 restrictions
Saskatchewan Court Hears Appeal Over COVID-19 Gathering Limits
The Saskatchewan Court of Appeal is considering arguments against the provincial government’s gathering limits during the COVID-19 pandemic. Two residents have challenged 2022 ruling by Saskatchewan’s Court of King’s Bench ...
February 9, 2024
BY
Chandra Philip
Epidemic Forecasting Models Overestimated Potential Infection Numbers Amid COVID-19 Lockdown Debate
The Imperial College London’s model predicted 40 million deaths in the first year of COVID-19 while the real ...
January 20, 2024
BY
Naveen Athrappully
Book Excerpt: Restrictions on In-person Worship
The following is an excerpt from a chapter in the book "Pandemic Panic: How Canadian Government Responses to ...
November 8, 2023
BY
Christine Van Geyn
and
Joanna Baron
Alberta Pastor Wins Appeal After Being Fined for Refusing Health Inspections During Pandemic
Pastor Tracy Fortin and Edmonton’s Church in the Vine have been acquitted by the Alberta Court of Appeal ...
October 4, 2023
BY
Chandra Philip
3 Christians Receive $300,000 Over Wrongful Arrest in 2020 Anti-Mask Protest
After years of legal battles, three Idahoans have been paid a $300,000 settlement by their city for violating ...
August 3, 2023
BY
Steven Kovac
ANALYSIS: As Canada Becomes More Restrictive, Resistance Is Growing, Experts Say
Restrictions on freedoms in Canada, such as freedom of speech and assembly, have been steadily increasing for years ...
July 31, 2023
BY
Tara MacIsaac
Former MPP Randy Hillier Challenges COVID Protest Charges, Alleges Lockdown Laws Infringed Charter Rights
Former Ontario MPP Randy Hillier, a prominent figure in the protest movement against pandemic lockdowns, argued a Charter ...
July 28, 2023
BY
Amanda Brown
China’s Economy Is Slipping Into Deflation
Commentary China’s consumer prices are flat, while producers are hit with rising costs, and workers are facing lower ...
July 16, 2023
BY
Antonio Graceffo
New Zealand Extends Mandatory COVID-19 Isolation as Rest of the World Moves On
The New Zealand government has decided to keep its current COVID-19 restrictions for mandatory seven-day isolation and mask-wearing ...
April 12, 2023
BY
Rebecca Zhu
Pandemic Charges Against Ontario Pastor Dropped
Pandemic-related charges against an Ontario pastor have been withdrawn at the request of the Crown attorneys in two ...
March 1, 2023
BY
Isaac Teo
South Korea to Impose Entry Curbs on China Arrivals Amid COVID Surge
South Korea announced on Friday that it would limit travelers from mainland China by imposing visa restrictions, limiting ...
December 31, 2022
BY
Lisa Bian
and
Sean Tseng
Smith Says She’ll End Alberta Health Services’ Partnership With World Economic Forum
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she will end the partnership her province’s health authority has with the World ...
October 22, 2022
BY
Isaac Teo
COVID-Impact Questions Lose Relevancy, Dropped From Jobs Report
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) household survey will retire questions related to the COVID-19 pandemic as they’ve ...
October 8, 2022
BY
Naveen Athrappully
ArriveCan App Cost $19.8 Million to Develop: Federal Records
Federal records show that the Liberal government’s ArriveCan app cost almost $20 million to develop. The expenses were ...
September 26, 2022
BY
Isaac Teo
Michael Taube: Canada’s Border Restrictions Are Finally Ending, and Poilievre Deserves Some Credit
Commentary Canada has been one of the world’s leading countries in terms of vaccinating its population. According to ...
September 26, 2022
BY
Michael Taube
Canada Ending Requirements for COVID-19 Vaccines, ArriveCan App at Border Sept. 30: CP Sources
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has agreed to let a cabinet order enforcing mandatory COVID-19 vaccination requirements at the Canadian border ...
September 22, 2022
BY
The Canadian Press
‘About Political Control’: Alberta Cabinet Minister on ArriveCan and Border Vaccine Requirements
An Alberta cabinet minister says the federal government's vaccine requirements at the border and use of the ArriveCan ...
September 21, 2022
BY
Isaac Teo
China’s GDP Growth May Fall Below 3 Percent Amid Severe Drought, Power Crunch: Economist
A power crunch and record heatwaves in China have disrupted factories, offices, farmlands, and many of the cities’ ...
September 1, 2022
BY
Kathleen Li
Julie Ponesse: Why Are COVID Hysterics Persecuting the Religious?
Commentary Religious leaders like Artur Pawlowski who question COVID-19 health restrictions are a “threat to public safety.” Or ...
August 22, 2022
BY
Julie Ponesse
Japan’s Economy Grows After Government Eases COVID-19 Restrictions
Japan's economy grew during the second quarter of 2022 and returned to its prepandemic level, although the recovery ...
August 15, 2022
BY
Naveen Athrappully
Capitol Report (Aug. 8): New Bill to Provide 87K New IRS Agents; Trump, Biden Weigh In on China Threat
Democrats on Capitol Hill are pushing to close out a big package this week, expanding the government's role ...
August 8, 2022
BY
Steve Lance
Canada Extends COVID-19 Border Restrictions Until at Least Sept. 30
The federal government says it will extend its existing COVID-19 restrictions for travellers entering Canada, including the use ...
June 30, 2022
BY
Isaac Teo
Some English Hospitals Telling Patients to Keep Wearing Face Masks Despite Restrictions Being Dropped
National rules on mask-wearing in GP surgeries and hospitals have largely been scrapped under new guidance in England, ...
June 9, 2022
BY
Owen Evans
Western Australia Phases Out More COVID-19 Restrictions
Based on the latest health advice, more of Western Australia's COVID-19 public health measures will be scrapped as ...
June 1, 2022
BY
Steve Milne
Children and the Impact of COVID Restrictions: Helping Kids Ease Back Into ‘Normal’ Life
COVID-19 restrictions have significantly affected children in their formative years, imposing a secluded form of education and socialization ...
April 2, 2022
BY
Mariangela Mazzei
Ontario Lifts Mask Mandate for Most Public Spaces
Ontarians no longer need to wear masks in schools, retail settings, and most other public places starting today. ...
March 21, 2022
BY
Andrew Chen
Alberta Legislature Calls on Feds to Revoke COVID-19 Restrictions for Air Travellers
Alberta is calling on the federal government to revoke its proof of vaccination mandate for air travellers. On ...
March 17, 2022
BY
Andrew Chen
TOP NEWS
ICC Issues Arrest Warrants For Netanyahu and Defense Minister
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Chris Summers
US Optimistic as Israel Weighs Cease-Fire Proposal for Lebanon
2hr
By
Dan M. Berger
IAEA Chief Says Iran Has Taken ‘Concrete Steps’ in Right Direction on Nuclear Program
3hr
By
Chris Summers
Global Economic Risks Spark Calls to Tie US Dollar to Gold Again
4hr
By
Bin Zhao
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Xin Ning
and
Olivia Li
HHS Chief Defends His Agency’s Handling of Children Who Entered US Illegally
4hr
By
Darlene McCormick Sanchez
US Regulators Seek Breakup of Google Over Search Monopoly
4hr
By
Caden Pearson
New Zealand Health Ministry Says No Quality Evidence Backing Puberty Blocker Use
4hr
By
Crystal-Rose Jones
Gaetz Focused on DOJ Reform, Not ‘Paying Much Attention’ to Ethics Report
6hr
By
Caden Pearson
What to Know About Matthew Whitaker, Trump’s Nominee for NATO Ambassador
10hr
By
Samantha Flom
Appeals Court Upholds Ruling Blocking Louisiana’s Ten Commandments Poster Law for Some Public Schools
11hr
By
Tom Ozimek