Category: Canada COVID-19 response

Pastor Who Defied COVID Measures Wins in Court Against Alberta Health Services

The Alberta Court of Appeal has sided with Artur and David Pawlowski and Whistle Stop Café Owner Christopher Scott in an appeal against Alberta Health Services (AHS). The appeal concerned three orders by Court of Queen’s Bench Justice Adam Germain that said the three men were in contempt of a May 6, 2021, injunction granted…


Pastor Arrested for Defying COVID Measures Wins in Court Against Alberta Health Services

The Alberta Court of Appeal has sided with Artur and David Pawlowski and Whistle Stop Café Owner Christopher Scott in an appeal against Alberta Health Services (AHS). The appeal concerned three orders by Court of Queen’s Bench Justice Adam Germain that said the three men were in contempt of a May 6, 2021, injunction granted…


Treatment of Laval Professor Patrick Provost Concerns Quebec Academics

Two Quebec academics say they are concerned about the censure and censorship of professors in the province who questioned government responses to the pandemic, including the vaccination of children. In a June 22 Quebecor Media article, Patrick Provost, a full professor in the department of microbiology and immunology at Laval University, questioned whether it was right…


COVID-19 to Become Endemic, Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer Says

The COVID-19 pandemic will likely become an endemic virus, Canada’s chief public health officer said at a parliamentary committee meeting on Tuesday, as MPs question the government’s response to the rapid spread of the Omicron variant. “I think many experts believe that so-called herd immunity may not be achievable with this virus because it undergoes constant evolution….


Alberta Restaurant Temporarily Shut Down for Accepting Dog Photos in Lieu of Vaccination Proof

A restaurant in Red Deer, Alberta, was ordered to partially shut down on Jan. 14 after the province’s health authority found that staff weren’t requiring proof of COVID-19 vaccination or a negative test result. Instead, the restaurant, called The Granary, allowed customers to dine inside upon presenting a dog photo and personal I.D., according to Alberta…


Omicron: Leaders Should Respond With Cautious Optimism, Not Fearmongering and More Restrictions

Commentary If one heeds nothing but the headlines in the legacy media, one would be certain the Omicron variant will herald nothing short of Armageddon. Bold declarations of doom abound, while myriad guest experts demand more government restrictions. In most areas, governments are obliging and restrictions on freedoms are being imposed yet again. Events are…


Opposition Party Calls for Changes to Quebec Curfew After Homeless People Ticketed

MONTREAL—Quebec’s second opposition party is calling for people experiencing homelessness to be exempt from the government-imposed curfew. Alexandre Leduc, a member of Quebec solidaire, said Wednesday his party is concerned after hearing reports that homeless people have been ticketed in Val-d’Or and Montreal for violating the health order. With the majority of Quebecers following the…