Month: January 2021

Canada's Travel Industry 'In Tailspin' After Government Announces New COVID Test Rules

CALGARY ― The travel industry in Canada has been thrown into a “tailspin” by new federal rules requiring a COVID-19 test before Canadians are allowed back into the country from most international travel, says the Association of Canadian Independent Travel Advisors. The timing of Transport Minister Marc Garneau’s announcement of the new protocol last Thursday…

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Ontario Opens 1st Field Hospital As Health-Care System Pushed To Limit

BURLINGTON, Ont. — Ontario’s first field hospital built during the coronavirus pandemic is taking patients this week as COVID-19 infections strain the health-care system.  The facility in Burlington, Ont., which was built on the grounds of Joseph Brant Hospital, was ready to treat patients as of Monday.  The hospital says it’s responding to increased pressure…

By EveAim January 6, 2021 Off

What Is Vaccine Wastage And Is It Happening In Alberta?

Right now, the COVID-19 vaccine is equivalent to lifesaving, liquid gold. As vaccinations continue to roll out across Canada, speculation is swirling on social media about vaccine wastage, the worrying scenario that not all of the vaccine doses are going into the arms of Canadians that need it. This week, Alberta health officials took to…

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Nintendo Buys Next Level Games, B.C.-Based Maker Of 'Luigi's Mansion' Games

A well-known British Columbia video game studio is about to become an official part of gaming giant Nintendo. Japan-based Nintendo has announced it’s buying Vancouver-based Next Level Games, which employs more than 100 people and is known for games such as “Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon,” “Luigi’s Mansion 3,” “Super Mario Strikers” and “Captain America: Super…

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TNA Announces Gut Check Tryouts In Laredo, Texas On 11/3

TNA sent out the following release to the Laredo Sun newspaper on Sunday: NASHVILLE, TN – TNA Wrestling and Direct Auto Insurance present the TNA IMPACT WRESTLING World Tour live in Laredo. The Superstars of IMPACT WRESTLING, as seen on Spike TV, (Thursdays 8 p.m. ET/PT) are invading Laredo Energy Arena on Saturday, November 3…

By EveAim January 6, 2021 Off