Health Canada on Saturday received additional data required to inform its decision on Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine — the same day the shot was approved in the United States.
Ontario crossed the 300,000 mark for total number of COVID-19 cases on Sunday and remains the province with the highest tally.
What are the challenges facing Black Canadians amid the renewed movement to end anti-Black racism? In this Being Black in Canada special presentation hosted by CBC’s Asha Tomlinson, we hear from Canadians, including artist Robert Small and activist Jesse Lipscombe, who are continuing their journey for social justice and are determined to effect long-lasting change.
The U.S. cleared Johnson & Johnson's single-dose COVID-19 shot on Saturday, adding a third vaccine option to the race against the virus.
More than 1,000 cases of coronavirus variants have been reported across Canada, the country’s chief public health officer said on Saturday.
Vaccine deliveries are ramping up and Canadians everywhere are asking themselves the same questions: When will it be my turn? And how will I know?
Experts say we need to shift our messaging and set out realistic parameters for socializing safely over the next few months or risk losing the room — or worse, pushing people to more dangerous behaviour.
U.S. health advisers endorsed a one-dose COVID-19 vaccine from Johnson & Johnson on Friday, putting the country on the cusp of adding an easier-to-use option to fight the pandemic. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is expected to quickly approve it for emergency use.
Nova Scotians are facing a host of new restrictions as the province deals with a spike in COVID-19 cases. Nova Scotia is reporting 10 new cases of COVID-19 on Friday.
An emergency court injunction that would have maintained a last-resort treatment for Albertans suffering from the most severe forms of opioid addiction has been rejected.
Yields: 4 servings
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
A hobo foil packet is a quick, simple meal solution popular among campers. It’s a bundle of cut-up ingredients that are packed into some foil and thrown on top of the campfire. Don’t have a campfire? No sweat. Let your kids make their own foil pack and pop ’em in your oven for a fun and super simple family night meal.
NOTE: Do not open packets to check them. Removing the steam will slow the cooking process.
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The Canadian Medical Association has elected its first Indigenous president — a milestone that arrives as the health care sector grapples with its own racism problems.
Ontario’s health ministry said Friday a number of counterfeit N95 respirators were sent to health care providers and that it's now investigating how they products wound up in the provincial stockpile.
The family of Cindy Gladue, a 36 year-old Cree-Metis woman whose killer was found guilty of manslaughter last week, wants Alberta’s Office of the Chief Medical Examiner to return her remains so they can lay her to rest.
The federal government has not done enough to ensure people in First Nations communities have ongoing access to safe drinking water, says the federal auditor general.
Hi friends! Happy Friday. I hope you had a wonderful week. It’s the kids’ Rodeo Break (it’s a Tucson thing!) so it’s been so nice having a break from virtual school and dance classes for the crew. It reminds me of the slower days of summer and I’m LOVING it: sleeping in, taking lots of walks and bike rides, and hitting the pool whenever we wanted. (We might go for a swim this weekend!) I’m going to soak up the next three days. I hope you have a fun and relaxing weekend ahead.
It’s time for the weekly Friday Faves party. This is where I share some of my favorite finds from the week and around the web. I always love to hear about your faves, too, so please shout out something you’re loving in the comments section below!
Blue Apron!! (They’re a partner for the blog and we’ve loved their meals for years.) We enjoyed Blue Apron dinners this week and it really streamlines the evening routine. The meals are always fresh and flavorful, and since the Pilot was gone this week, I got the two-person serving, which is the perfect size for the girls and myself. (The servings are always very generous!) For all of our dinners, I’ll often cook the rice or chop veggies during the day so that I only have to do a couple of steps during the dinner rush. (When the kids are hangry and start invading the pantry for bars and snacks, it’s so helpful to get dinner done FAST.)
We LOVED this chicken curry with rice. I cooked the rice in the Instant Pot and had pre-chopped the veggies, so it was on the table in 15 minutes.
If you want to try Blue Apron, their flash sale ends on the 28th and you’ll get $100 off your first five boxes!! Check it out here.
Peanut sauce stir fry with shrimp.
I want to try this chopped broccoli with brussels sprouts salad!
We FINALLYYYY updated our dishes and silverware for the first time in our marriage. After much deliberation, we went with the Mercer collection and this silverware. We’re happy with the change and I have to say, it’s super weird to open the pantry and all of the dishes match, instead of the hodge lodge days of yore. #adulting. The low bowl is definitely the most-used option; it’s the perfect size for giant salads, or any type of curry or bowl meal.
(This was a Mediterranean-style bowl from a baby meal I made last weekend and it was a dreaaaam.)
Barre, but make it extra spicy.
Lower body strength circuits workout.
How muscle can help ward off inflammation.
Is the Western way of raising kids weird?
Check out this week’s podcast episode with my friend Big Ron Jones!
Learned a lot during this week’s podcast episode from the Model Health Show.
I’m almost done with the Britney documentary and thank you to those of you who helped me find it! (It’s on Hulu under New York Times Presents. I thought it was a standalone documentary and that’s why I couldn’t find it!) So far, it’s super sad and has also made me remember all of the reasons why I love her.
My latest post for WebMD is here: how to get strong, toned legs without squats or lunges.
Just for LOLs:
From Strange Planet, by Nathan Pyle
This Light Stim for Wrinkles. It’s been in its little pouch for a long time, but I finally decided to give it a whirl. I’ve been using it at night while reading, and while I don’t notice a HUGE difference, my skin does feel smoother. (Apparently it can take up to six weeks to really see results.)
Join us tonight for a virtual Self-Care Soiree! Some friends on our Beautycounter team (including Ashley and Heather!) are hanging out on Zoom tonight to chat about self care, tips for making safer skincare and beauty choices, and also share some giveaways. It’s at 4:30 PST/7:30 EST and should last an hour or a little less. Just wear your comfies and bring your favorite beverage! Let me know in the comments section if you can make it and I’ll send you an invite.
Ordering a couple of goodies from Madewell since it’s 25% off! This slip skirt, this babydoll dress, and this puff-sleeve dress are my faves.
Happy Friday, friends!
xo
Gina
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Health Canada's approval of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine to prevent COVID-19 in adults follows similar green lights from regulators worldwide.
South Korea administered its first coronavirus vaccines Friday to people at long-term care facilities, launching a mass immunization campaign amid controversy over the government's decision to delay inoculating people older than 65.
Health Canada has approved use of the COVID-19 vaccine from AstraZeneca this morning, clearing the way for millions of more inoculations in Canada.
An Ontario man who says he normally has no problem crossing the Windsor-Detroit border for work was surprised to learn this week he's subject to new rules — because, he was told, he doesn't cross every day.
“There was absolutely no criticism at all of anything that front-line police officers are doing and the misinterpretation of that is something I regret,” Dr. Henry told reporters.
COVID-19 restrictions are keeping many patients isolated in the hospital, but a new study is highlighting what doctors, patients and families have seen: being near loved ones can play a role in healing — specifically around a common brain dysfunction that comes with COVID-19.
The pandemic is testing the limits of kids' resilience. But there are proven strategies that can help children cope, even if caregivers and parents feel they’re not coping so well themselves.
After a woman walking in Central Park falsely accused a Black man of assaulting her, social media erupted in support of the scientist who was simply birdwatching causing anger, outrage — and action. Now, Black scientists from around the world are taking part, promoting their work and calling for change.
For the first time since the start of the pandemic, Laval's Cité-de-la-Santé hospital gave CBC News exclusive access inside the ER to see how it works and the precautions it has put in place to keep everyone safe.
“At some point in life, the world’s beauty becomes enough.” - Toni Morrison
Ontario reported another 1,138 cases of COVID-19 on Thursday, as the number of active infections provincewide increased for the first time in more than six weeks.
Cash Anderson was a vivacious 13-year-old boy. His mom, Melanie, said he would wake up early all the time to get outside and skateboard, and he always had to make sure his fiery red curls were sitting just right before school.
The director of the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is warning it would be a "fatal mistake" if the developed world takes the attitude of "we'll vaccinate our people, and people in other parts of the world can take care of their own."
Seniors' advocates in Quebec say the province's plan to inoculate the population in mass vaccination centres isn't accessible for people with mobility issues.
Canadians still need to err on the side of caution and keep their guard up awhile longer, whether vaccinated or not, to protect those around them, experts say.
Racism has been perpetuated under the guise of science for centuries, and the effects are still being felt today, during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Drug manufacturer Moderna says it will begin testing a variant-specific version of its COVID-19 vaccine that would target the B1351 variant first detected in South Africa.
People oftentimes think the best workouts cause the most soreness and pain.
Or, the most effective diets bring about the most discomfort and misery.
Why do we believe better health requires constant suffering?
Change can be associated with pain, but it’s not measured in soreness or restriction.
Some workouts will make you hurt. Some diets will make you hungry. But, these adjustments should be — for the most part — temporary.
When you start from scratch, begin a new plan, or have taken time off, almost anything you do can create friction or discomfort. And that’s OK.
Growth is a byproduct of adaptation. You are built to adapt, learn, improve, and become more efficient. It’s a part of evolution.
But, when you evolve, the hard becomes familiar. It’s how you survive and thrive.
If you live in the darkness, turning on a light is painful.
But, that doesn’t mean you’re meant to stay in the darkness.
Once you’re in the light enough, the brightness is a welcome relief — not a harsh reaction.
The pain you want comes in the form of awareness.
When you’re on the right path, you see clearly — and that can sting.
When you’re on the right path, you see clearly — and that can sting.
You recognize the bad habits you formed, the health you neglected, or the time that passed without taking action.
Once you adapt to change — like living in the light — the pain will go away. Your awareness soothes.
Good change reduces pain.
Bad change keeps you in it.
If everything you do causes pain, then you haven’t found the light. You’re actually crawling deeper into the dark.
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All Manitobans 95 and older and First Nations people 75 and over can now book appointments for the COVID-19 vaccine, the government announced Wednesday.
Canada's COVID-19 vaccine rollout needs to guarantee equal access for migrants and undocumented workers, advocates say.
Coronavirus vaccine makers told the U.S. Congress on Tuesday to expect a big jump in the delivery of doses over the coming month, and the companies insist they will be able to provide enough for most Americans to get inoculated by summer.
Three out of four members of a St. John's family have tested positive for COVID-19, and the fourth has a respiratory condition.
While active cases are tending downward, the number of cases of COVID-19 in First Nations communities reached a grim new milestone over the weekend, surpassing a cumulative total of 20,000 cases.
Johnson & Johnson's one-shot COVID-19 vaccine appeared safe and effective in trials, U.S. Food and Drug Administration staff said in documents published on Wednesday, paving the way for its approval for emergency use.
Alberta Health Services' phone lines are jammed and the government website has crashed on the first day that Albertans born in 1946 or earlier can book COVID-19 vaccinations.
An online portal for booking appointments for COVID-19 vaccines in Ontario is set to launch on March 15, the head of the province's immunization task force said Wednesday, but it will likely be months longer before many people are able to get a reservation.
With the B.C. government's vaccine rollout plan now underway, an expert in virus modelling says there may be a better way to protect more people faster.
The World Health Organization's global vaccine-sharing scheme COVAX delivered its first COVID-19 shots on Wednesday, as the race to get doses to the world's poorest people and tame the pandemic accelerates.