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Quebec's stabilizing rate of COVID-19 cases a cause for 'restrained optimism': expert

Quebec's stabilizing rate of COVID-19 cases a cause for 'restrained optimism': expert

MONTREAL — Two weeks after Quebec imposed a partial lockdown on its two biggest cities, the number of new, daily COVID-19 infections reported by health authorities has stabilized.
Loneliness taking toll on Canadian mental health in COVID era, study finds

Loneliness taking toll on Canadian mental health in COVID era, study finds

TORONTO — A new report on the mental health of Canadian workers suggests loneliness is worse for many people than the fear of dying from COVID-19. Morneau Shepell's overall mental health index for September was down 10.
Loneliness taking toll on Canadian mental health in COVID era, study finds

Loneliness taking toll on Canadian mental health in COVID era, study finds

TORONTO — A new report on the mental health of Canadian workers suggests loneliness is worse for many people than the fear of dying from COVID-19. Morneau Shepell's overall mental health index for September was down 10.
Loneliness taking toll on Canadian mental health in COVID era, study finds

Loneliness taking toll on Canadian mental health in COVID era, study finds

TORONTO — A new report on the mental health of Canadian workers suggests loneliness is worse for many people than the fear of dying from COVID-19. Morneau Shepell's overall mental health index for September was down 10.
'Wake-up call:' Manitoba chief says increasing COVID-19 cases on reserves concerning

'Wake-up call:' Manitoba chief says increasing COVID-19 cases on reserves concerning

WINNIPEG — A COVID-19 outbreak at a fly-in reserve in Manitoba and increasing infections in First Nations populations in the province has leaders worried. "It's a wake-up call for all of us," said Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs Grand Chief Arlen Dumas.
Canadians divided over mandatory COVID-19 vaccines, priority inoculations

Canadians divided over mandatory COVID-19 vaccines, priority inoculations

OTTAWA — Canadians appear to be turning against mandatory COVID-19 inoculations whenever a vaccine becomes available, with a new poll suggesting the number of people opposed to the idea is growing.
Canadians divided over mandatory COVID-19 vaccines, priority inoculations

Canadians divided over mandatory COVID-19 vaccines, priority inoculations

OTTAWA — Canadians appear to be turning against mandatory COVID-19 inoculations whenever a vaccine becomes available, with a new poll suggesting the number of people opposed to the idea is growing.
Canadians divided over mandatory COVID-19 vaccines, priority inoculations

Canadians divided over mandatory COVID-19 vaccines, priority inoculations

OTTAWA — Canadians appear to be turning against mandatory COVID-19 inoculations whenever a vaccine becomes available, with a new poll suggesting the number of people opposed to the idea is growing.
BC Liberals, NDP and Greens address stimulus strategies at leaders' debate

BC Liberals, NDP and Greens address stimulus strategies at leaders' debate

NDP Premier John Horgan, BC Liberal leader Andrew Wilkinson and BC Greens leader Sonia Furstenau jousted on how best to help British Columbians struggling to get by during the COVID-19 pandemic on October 13 in the only leaders' debate before the Oct
B.C.'s top doctor asks sports parents to stay away to prevent COVID spread

B.C.'s top doctor asks sports parents to stay away to prevent COVID spread

VICTORIA — British Columbia's top doctor says a recent increase in COVID-19 cases is linked in some parts of the province to community sports like hockey and soccer, so parents should stay away from games for now. Dr.