. As Canadians prepare for Thanksgiving, many will feel the pain of rising food prices, but it’s not the only thing to worry about this long weekend.
. The B.C. government is bringing back masks in all health-care settings, Health Minister Adrian Dix and provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry announced at a Thursday press conference.
. Here’s what you need to know about the new RSV vaccine as Canadians over 60 received doses this week.
. Diseases carried by insects that infect humans, like Lyme disease and West Nile virus, are on the rise in Canada. The shorter, less severe winters due to climate change have allowed those insects to expand their range.
. Beijing threatening retaliation as Canada and other countries enact mandatory testing for travellers coming from China. Brandon Choghri on why some say the move is a mistake and how the European Union is trying to help curb skyrocketing infections.
. Canada’s auditor general Karen Hogan reports billions of dollars in COVID benefit payments went out to people and businesses who didn’t qualify. Xiaoli Li reports on the investigation.
. Alberta is reporting 46 additional Covid deaths over the past week, for a total of 5,093 since the beginning of the pandemic.
. Mixed feelings of relief and concern among travellers as border restrictions tied to COVID-19, including mask mandates, came to an end on Saturday. Melissa Nakhavoly got the reaction of some travellers at Pearson Airport.
. The federal government has officially announced it will drop masking rules and COVID-19 vaccine requirements for travellers, including the mandatory use of the ArriveCAN app, starting October 1.
. This Labour Day weekend marks the end of summer and a third pandemic back-to-school season. Despite higher vaccination rates, indicators predict COVID-19 will surge again and the biggest concern may be Ontario where most pandemic restrictions have been lifted.