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Alberta tops 1,800 new daily COVID cases, chief doctor warns rural rates rising

Alberta tops 1,800 new daily COVID cases, chief doctor warns rural rates rising

EDMONTON — As Alberta recorded another daily record of COVID-19 cases Thursday, its chief medical officer of health warned that rural areas are feeling the effects.
Alberta tops 1,800 new daily COVID cases, chief doctor warns rural rates rising

Alberta tops 1,800 new daily COVID cases, chief doctor warns rural rates rising

EDMONTON — As Alberta recorded another daily record of COVID-19 cases Thursday, its chief medical officer of health warned that rural areas are feeling the effects.
High-risk seniors to get COVID-19 vaccine first in B.C.: provincial health officer

High-risk seniors to get COVID-19 vaccine first in B.C.: provincial health officer

VICTORIA — Seniors in British Columbia's long-term care homes and hospitals will be the first to get immunized against COVID-19 starting in the first week of January with two vaccines, the province's top doctor says. Dr.
B.C. readies for 'Operation Immunize' as COVID-19 cases continue to mount

B.C. readies for 'Operation Immunize' as COVID-19 cases continue to mount

B.C. is readying for what it is calling "Operation Immunize," as new COVID-19 infections continue to accumulate across the province.
Twist of fate: Prairie provinces become COVID-19 hot spot in pandemic's second wave

Twist of fate: Prairie provinces become COVID-19 hot spot in pandemic's second wave

EDMONTON — The three Prairie provinces have become the epicentre of COVID-19's second wave in Canada — surpassing Ontario and Quebec, the two most populous provinces that were initially the hardest hit.
Twist of fate: Prairie provinces become COVID-19 hot spot in pandemic's second wave

Twist of fate: Prairie provinces become COVID-19 hot spot in pandemic's second wave

EDMONTON — The three Prairie provinces have become the epicentre of COVID-19's second wave in Canada — surpassing Ontario and Quebec, the two most populous provinces that were initially the hardest hit.
Twist of fate: Prairie provinces become COVID-19 hot spot in pandemic's second wave

Twist of fate: Prairie provinces become COVID-19 hot spot in pandemic's second wave

EDMONTON — The three Prairie provinces have become the epicentre of COVID-19's second wave in Canada — surpassing Ontario and Quebec, the two most populous provinces that were initially the hardest hit.
Children and youth with special needs 'left out' of pandemic response: B.C. watchdog

Children and youth with special needs 'left out' of pandemic response: B.C. watchdog

VANCOUVER — Victoria O'Connor says she's reached a breaking point while constantly managing and advocating for the supports she needs for her twin sons, who are non-verbal and have been diagnosed with autism.
Trudeau tells United Nations to address COVID-19 inequality amid vaccine advances

Trudeau tells United Nations to address COVID-19 inequality amid vaccine advances

OTTAWA — The world's fight against COVID-19 doesn't end with the successful distribution of a vaccine, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau told the United Nations General Assembly on Thursday.
Trudeau tells United Nations to address COVID-19 inequality amid vaccine advances

Trudeau tells United Nations to address COVID-19 inequality amid vaccine advances

OTTAWA — The world's fight against COVID-19 doesn't end with the successful distribution of a vaccine, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau told the United Nations General Assembly on Thursday.