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Trudeau expects most Canadians could be vaccinated by September 2021

Trudeau expects most Canadians could be vaccinated by September 2021

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau pushed back against critics of his government's COVID-19 vaccination plan with assurances most Canadians would be inoculated by September 2021, with a former NATO commander leading distribution.
Trudeau feels most Canadians could be vaccinated by September 2021

Trudeau feels most Canadians could be vaccinated by September 2021

Beset by ongoing questions about Canada's COVID-19 vaccine strategy, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau tried to assuage the public with assurances most Canadians could be inoculated by September 2021, with distribution led by a former NATO commander.
New deaths from COVID-19 in B.C. stay at all-time high

New deaths from COVID-19 in B.C. stay at all-time high

Data released November 26 shows that the spread and effects of COVID-19 in B.C. remain at record levels. For the second consecutive day, the province identifed 13 deaths, which is the record for a 24-hour period.
Burnaby's Bonsor rec centre reopens after closure due to COVID cases

Burnaby's Bonsor rec centre reopens after closure due to COVID cases

The pool at Bonsor Recreation Complex has reopened after briefly closing due to a staff member contracting COVID-19.
Leaders in Powell River, Tla’amin Nation, qathet Regional District ask people not to visit

Leaders in Powell River, Tla’amin Nation, qathet Regional District ask people not to visit

Regional emergency operations centre is advising all visitors and second homeowners not to visit qathet Regional District, City of Powell River, or Tla’amin Nation for the coming holidays.
As Alberta's COVID-19 cases rise, so does tension over world junior championship

As Alberta's COVID-19 cases rise, so does tension over world junior championship

Alberta's spike in COVID-19 infections and the virus's infiltration of Canada's team is concerning for the world junior hockey championship in Edmonton, according to a health and law expert and an epidemiologist.
Horgan expands cabinet to fight pandemic; keeps Dix in health, Robinson to finance

Horgan expands cabinet to fight pandemic; keeps Dix in health, Robinson to finance

VICTORIA — B.C.
'These are loved ones:' Top doctor says most COVID-19 deaths happened in November

'These are loved ones:' Top doctor says most COVID-19 deaths happened in November

WINNIPEG — Seventy per cent of COVID-19 deaths in Manitoba happened this month and the province’s top doctor is cautioning people to celebrate the upcoming holidays in their own homes. Dr.
'So real:' COVID-19 driving up hospitalizations; Saskatchewan's ICUs nearly full

'So real:' COVID-19 driving up hospitalizations; Saskatchewan's ICUs nearly full

REGINA — The Saskatchewan Health Authority says a fivefold increase of COVID-19 patients in ICUs in the last 30 days means nearly 100 per cent of intensive care beds provincewide are full. It says Saskatoon is under particular pressure.
'A captive market:' U.S. border closure keeps Black Friday shoppers in Canada

'A captive market:' U.S. border closure keeps Black Friday shoppers in Canada

Cross-border shopping is a quintessential part of Black Friday for some Canadians. But with the Canada-U.S.