4 questions you might be considering as Alberta’s provincewide teacher lockout continues
Families wondering how students will make up lost time as classes remain cancelled. … READ MORE
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‘Outbreak in Alberta was preventable’: AMA president criticizes province’s handling of measles outbreak, premier defends it
Measles is preventable. After a baby died of measles this week, The Alberta Medical … READ MORE
Alberta stopped tracking class sizes. Then it changed its funding formula. Now, it’s a teachers’ strike issue
Yet another new formula takes effect for 2025-26. Students rally for teachers in … READ MORE
Alberta doctors say first measles death a ‘stark’ reminder outbreak was preventable
The emergency department of the Rockyview General Hospital is pictured in Calgary, … READ MORE
Premature baby dies of measles in Alberta outbreak’s 1st death
Baby born early after mother contracted measles, province says. CDC/Molly Kurnit, … READ MORE
Northeast B.C. measles vaccinations below herd immunity as school resumes, health officials say
Despite uptick in vaccinations over summer, rates still too low to stop … READ MORE
Measles spread trending down as Alberta kids head back to the classroom. Will it last?
Alberta still identifying more cases per week than any other province. Measles can … READ MORE
COVID cases starting to climb across parts of Canada
Consistent end-of-summer trend has doctors recommending precautions like … READ MORE
Canada has most measles cases on the continent as infections up exponentially over 2024
Warning signage for suspected cases of measles is seen outside the main entrance of … READ MORE
COVID-19 on the upswing as concerns about Alberta’s vaccine coverage linger
Alberta doctor says she’s seeing more cases in hospital in recent weeks Most … READ MORE
‘We will see more spread’: Parents advised on measles protection as kids head back to school
As of Wednesday, Alberta has reported 1,826 cases since March, with no current … READ MORE
Manitoba reports 10 new measles cases, warns of 2 recent exposure sites
Cases confirmed Aug. 16-23, with new exposure sites reported in southern Manitoba. … READ MORE
Measles cases extend beyond Alberta, Ontario, hotspot map shows
Measles complications like pneumonia a concern for doctors in many provinces. The … READ MORE
Addressing fear in Alberta’s Mennonite community amid a measles outbreak
Past experiences have led to health-care hesitancy for many Low German-speaking … READ MORE
Vaccination, immunity and records: Your questions on measles, answered
Over 3,700 people so far have been infected with measles across Canada in 2025 — … READ MORE
AHS issues public alert for potential measles exposure in Edmonton region
Infectious individual visited 2 locations in Nisku, 1 in Edmonton in July. AHS said … READ MORE
Powwow special to honour children with disabilities made them all winners
‘It was so beautiful,’ mother of disabled child says. Emory Rabbitskin, … READ MORE
Measles spread ‘like wildfire’ among unvaccinated children in northeast B.C., health officer says
10 hospitalized in B.C., the majority children, as health officials hope spread of … READ MORE
Resurgence of old diseases on agenda for global nursing conference in Calgary
Measles comeback in Alberta part of wider trend that public health nurses aim to … READ MORE
Doctors brace for potential measles surge in Calgary as Alberta’s outbreaks drag on
44 cases reported in Calgary zone so far this year. Dr. Tania Principi is a … READ MORE
Measles exposure alert issued for Alberta Children’s Hospital emergency room
If you develop symptoms, call the measles hotline before going to a hospital, … READ MORE
Opinion: In Alberta’s grab for federal cash, Albertans with disabilities pay the price
Disability advocates, allies, and organizations gather in Edmonton outside the … READ MORE
Some Alberta hospitals triaging probable measles patients in vehicles
Former CMOH concerned that outbreaks could cost Canada its measles-free status. … READ MORE
Keep babies, high risk Albertans away from Stampede due to measles, doctors caution
1.3 million visitors expected at Stampede as Alberta outbreaks continue to grow. … READ MORE
Not all Alberta babies are eligible for early measles shot, worrying Calgary mom
The province says early vaccination is reserved for areas with widespread … READ MORE
Vaccination rates are slipping around the world. Canada isn’t immune, says new study
In some countries, the decline is driven by conflict; in others, by vaccine … READ MORE
Hospital-based decision making raises privatization fears, hope for efficiencies
Premier Danielle Smith promised to shift who makes hiring and purchasing choices. … READ MORE
Measles ‘out of control,’ experts warn, as Alberta case counts surpass 1,000
Alberta has reported 1,020 measles cases since the outbreaks began in March. Dr. … READ MORE
Breakup of Alberta health ministry will create confusion, doctors and nurses say
Spokesperson for the province says ministerial changes won’t affect patients, … READ MORE
Alberta’s measles outbreaks are now the worst in nearly half a century
868 measles cases have now been reported since the outbreaks began in March. … READ MORE
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