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- 2/13/2022
Ontario announces vax certificates to end March 1
Masking requirements will stay in place for now, but the province says a timeline to lift them will come later. - 2/13/2022
I’m an addiction researcher and therapist. Here’s why promoting sober ‘dry months’ bothers me
On the surface, “dry” months are great—individuals set a personal goal to abstain from drinking, are publicly encouraged to achieve it and raise funds for a charity. It can be seen as supportive and positive, and many individuals tout the health benefits they experience as a result. - 2/13/2022
Manitoba doctor receives national recognition for work on Indigenous healthcare
Since October 2020, Dr. Lavallee has served as the CEO of Keewatinohk Inniniw Minoayawin, a not-for-profit that works closely with Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Inc. - 2/10/2022
Manitoba to lift mask mandates, COVID-19 vaccine passports in March
As of next week, the entire province will move to yellow status in its pandemic response plan. Capacity limits are to end Tuesday at indoor venues, including restaurants, casinos, museums and sporting events. - 2/10/2022
Ode to my colleagues
Two years into the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Dalhia Chiche-More, knows that one day this will all be over but she wonders if medicine will ever be the same again? - 2/10/2022
Novavax says protein vaccine works for kids as young as 12
Its shots have been cleared for use in adults by regulators in Britain, Europe and elsewhere and by the World Health Organization, and are under review by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. - 2/10/2022
Regina woman says she's going blind after doctor stigmatized her for past drug use
Melanie Hodge of Regina filed a complaint last week, helped by a support worker, with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan. - 2/10/2022
Alberta plan to phase out all COVID-19 restrictions 'reckless': Public health faculty
In an open letter sent to Premier Jason Kenney and top-ranking United Conservative officials, about 25 people with varied experience in public health, infectious diseases and social epidemiology say the government is using selective data to support its desired policies.