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Addressing mental-health issues linked to pandemic a looming issue in 2021, Bains says

Addressing mental-health issues linked to pandemic a looming issue in 2021, Bains says

OTTAWA — Canada's industry minister says the country faces mounting mental health concerns that the government will have to address in 2021.
'If not now, then when?' COVID-19 spurs some Canadians to make big changes

'If not now, then when?' COVID-19 spurs some Canadians to make big changes

TORONTO — The COVID-19 pandemic has upended the lives of Canadians across the country, causing many to lose their jobs or businesses, or to adapt to a new life spent mostly at home.
'If not now, then when?' COVID-19 spurs some Canadians to make big changes

'If not now, then when?' COVID-19 spurs some Canadians to make big changes

TORONTO — The COVID-19 pandemic has upended the lives of Canadians across the country, causing many to lose their jobs or businesses, or to adapt to a new life spent mostly at home.
'If not now, then when?' COVID-19 spurs some Canadians to make big changes

'If not now, then when?' COVID-19 spurs some Canadians to make big changes

TORONTO — The COVID-19 pandemic has upended the lives of Canadians across the country, causing many to lose their jobs or businesses, or to adapt to a new life spent mostly at home.
Poll suggests low levels of satisfaction over Prairie premiers handling of pandemic

Poll suggests low levels of satisfaction over Prairie premiers handling of pandemic

OTTAWA — A new poll suggests the premiers of Canada’s three Prairie provinces are lagging counterparts from the rest of the country when it comes to how local residents feel they are managing the COVID-19 pandemic.
Poll suggests low levels of satisfaction over Prairie premiers handling of pandemic

Poll suggests low levels of satisfaction over Prairie premiers handling of pandemic

OTTAWA — A new poll suggests the premiers of Canada’s three Prairie provinces are lagging counterparts from the rest of the country when it comes to how local residents feel they are managing the COVID-19 pandemic.
A pandemic, economic questions and leadership rumblings in Manitoba politics

A pandemic, economic questions and leadership rumblings in Manitoba politics

WINNIPEG — The COVID-19 pandemic will shape Manitoba politics in many ways in 2021. There will be an ongoing attempt to control outbreaks of the novel coronavirus and to keep hospitals from being overwhelmed.
B.C. health authorities report new COVID-19 outbreaks in long-term care homes

B.C. health authorities report new COVID-19 outbreaks in long-term care homes

SURREY, B.C. — Three regional health authorities in British Columbia are reporting new COVID-19 outbreaks in assisted-living facilities and long-term care homes.
'This is a deadly disease': Canada surpasses 15,000 deaths related to COVID-19

'This is a deadly disease': Canada surpasses 15,000 deaths related to COVID-19

Canada surpassed 15,000 COVID-19 deaths on Monday, and at least one infectious disease expert says the somber milestone should be a wake-up call to anyone who thinks the dangers of the disease are overhyped.
'This is a deadly disease': Canada surpasses 15,000 deaths related to COVID-19

'This is a deadly disease': Canada surpasses 15,000 deaths related to COVID-19

Canada surpassed 15,000 COVID-19 deaths on Monday, and at least one infectious disease expert says the somber milestone should be a wake-up call to anyone who thinks the dangers of the disease are overhyped.