Alberta doctors urge Kenney to visit ICU to witness strain
Dr. Paul Parks of the Alberta Medical Association writes Premier Jason Kenney and Health Minister Jason Copping to visit an ICU. He warns Alberta hospitals face crowding as ICU capacity reaches 82 percent with rising admissions and postponed surgeries while staff endure mounting strain. Kenney acknowledgment follows but he declines to commit to the visit.
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Canada mandates vaccines for public servants and travelers
Ottawa announces a policy requiring full vaccination against COVID-19 for core public service workers air and rail staff and travelers by the end of October. Public servants must attest by Oct 29 or face unpaid leave. Unvaccinated travelers can use a negative test until Nov 30.
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Military aids Edmonton hospital as COVID surge grows
Canadian Armed Forces nurses begin work at Royal Alexandra Hospital in Edmonton to relieve the ICU strain from COVID-19. Eight critical care officers from Ontario and Nova Scotia sent, with support expected until end of October amid Alberta’s high case counts and new public health measures. Alberta reports 1,263 new cases and 26 deaths with 247 ICU patients, and expands vaccine access for seniors and eligible Indigenous peoples.
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Trudeau Calls Tofino Trip a Mistake
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says his Tofino visit while Indigenous survivors events were held was a mistake. The Canadian Press notes backlash from Indigenous leaders over his absence from ceremonies honoring children who did not return from residential schools.
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