Coronavirus (COVID-19) National News

There were 482 active COVID-19 cases in the Northern Health region as of Dec. 23 with 31 new cases reported Wednesday (1,651 total). There have been 1,152 recoveries, 16 related deaths, and 43,857 tests to date.

The strict health orders issued in B.C. in November appear to have successfully bent the COVID-19 curve in the province, B.C. Health Officer Bonnie Henry said Wednesday. Numbers continue to rise, however. For the last 24 hours, B.C.

OTTAWA — Health Canada approved a second COVID-19 vaccine Wednesday, paving the way for the shots from U.S. biotech firm Moderna to start arriving in the country.

OTTAWA — Health Canada approved a second COVID-19 vaccine Wednesday, paving the way for the shots from U.S. biotech firm Moderna to start arriving in the country.

OTTAWA — Health Canada approved a second COVID-19 vaccine Wednesday, paving the way for the shots from U.S. biotech firm Moderna to start arriving in the country.

VANCOUVER — Like many couples, Kaelynn Ball and Dave Hogsten will be enjoying a leisurely breakfast on Christmas Day before opening presents.

VANCOUVER — Like many couples, Kaelynn Ball and Dave Hogsten will be enjoying a leisurely breakfast on Christmas Day before opening presents.

VANCOUVER — Like many couples, Kaelynn Ball and Dave Hogsten will be enjoying a leisurely breakfast on Christmas Day before opening presents.

TORONTO — The NHL has made an adjustment to the offside rule that has been a hot topic for years, and it will come into effect for the upcoming season. The change to rule 83.

TORONTO — The NHL has made an adjustment to the offside rule that has been a hot topic for years, and it will come into effect for the upcoming season. The change to rule 83.