In today’s Big Story podcast, the app is called Staffy and it was created to help the hospitality industry fill gaps in scheduling when a server or cook couldn’t work.
Tag: COVID-19
‘Sad reality’: AHS lead says COVID deaths keeping hospitals from being overrun
EDMONTON — The head of Alberta Health Services (AHS) says the COVID-19 hospital crisis has become so dire, a key reason the system hasn’t collapsed is because patients are dying.
Ontarians now required to show proof of vaccination to access certain venues
Ontario’s new COVID-19 vaccine certificate system goes into effect Wednesday.
Ontario offers to take patients as Alberta reaches out on COVID-19 hospital crisis
Alberta is getting offers of medical help from Ontario and Newfoundland and Labrador as it continues to grapple with a COVID-19 surge that could buckle its health system in a little more than a week.
Alberta to bring in COVID-19 passport, declares health emergency
CALGARY — As the COVID situation continues to get worse in Alberta, Premier Jason Kenney says the province is adopting a proof of vaccination program for certain discretionary services.
TDSB announces mandatory vaccine policy for all education staff
To keep education workers, students, and families safe, the Toronto District School Board has announced mandatory vaccine requirements for all staff.
More than 150,000 people in Canada experience ‘long COVID’ symptoms: report
More research is needed to understand the so-called “long COVID” condition and the burden it poses on the health-care system, a science advisory group said in a report Tuesday.
COVID-19 contact tracing underway at nearly two dozen schools: TPH
The COVID-19 situation in city schools continues to escalate, with Toronto Public Health now conducting contact tracing investigations at nearly two dozen schools.
City extends deadline for municipal workers to report COVID-19 vaccine status
City of Toronto workers now have until the end of the week to disclose their COVID-19 immunization status.
Ford, Tory condemn planned demonstrations outside Canadian hospitals on Monday
Hospitals across the country are preparing for a day of protest on Monday with demonstrations against pandemic protocols expected to hamper access to healthcare facilities including one in downtown Toronto.