Northern Sask. First Nation enters lockdown after COVID-19 outbreak

The English River First Nation emergency management team on Thursday declared a COVID-19 outbreak in the community of Wapachewunak.

Palestinians call off 1 million COVID-19 vaccine doses exchange with Israel

Jul 7, 2021

The Palestinian Authority called off an agreement whereby Israel would transfer 1 million doses of coronavirus vaccines to it in exchange for a similar number later this year, hours after the deal was announced on Friday.

Calgary Stampede competitors will need to have one shot of vaccine to compete for $1.5-million prize pool

Jul 7, 2021

Curtis Cassidy of Donalda competes in steer wrestling during the Calgary Stampede on July 15, 2017 Photo by Leah Hennel /Postmedia Competitors at the Calgary Stampede will need to have had at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine to attend this year’s rodeo. Kristina...

Brazil still debating dubious virus drug amid 500,000 deaths

Jul 7, 2021

BRASILIA, BRAZIL -- As Brazil hurtles toward an official COVID-19 death toll of 500,000 - second-highest in the world - science is on trial inside the country and the truth is up for grabs. With the milestone likely to be reached this weekend, Brazil's Senate is...