An issue that has attracted significant attention and controversy during the pandemic is whether the chief medical officer of health can independently order…
With news on COVID-19 happening rapidly, we’ve created this page to bring you our latest stories and information on the outbreak in and around Calgary.
With news on COVID-19 happening rapidly, we’ve created this page to bring you our latest stories and information on the outbreak in and around Calgary.
Second dose bookings are starting to open up across the country for people who’ve had their first shot of a COVID-19 vaccine. But those whose first shot was AstraZeneca now have a decision to make.
Author of the article: Ashley Joannou, Lisa Johnson
Publishing date: Jun 02, 2021 • 15 hours ago • 3 minute read • Jason Kenney and some cabinet ministers are pictured on a patio in the Federal Building in Edmonton on Tuesday, June 1, 2021. From the top right is Environment and Parks Minister Jason Nixon, Health Minister Tyler Shandro and with his back to the camera is Kenney. Photo by supplied
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Premier Jason Kenney’s office is defending photos that show the premier and senior cabinet ministers sitting on a patio at the Federal Building, saying they’re not in violation of COVID-19 gathering rules.
Photos obtained by Postmedia show Kenney, Health Minister Tyler Shandro, Environment and Parks Minister Jason Nixon, Finance Minister Travis Toews and at least two others eating on the patio of the offices commonly known as the Sky Palace on Tuesday. Two people who appear to be servers are also pictured not wearing masks.