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B.C. shatters single-day record for new COVID-19 infections by almost one-third

B.C. shatters single-day record for new COVID-19 infections by almost one-third

COVID-19 continues to proliferate throughout B.C. at record levels, with 941 cases identified in the past day – that's 31.2% higher than the previous record of 717 cases in a day set November 17.
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'No option:' Alberta bans home gatherings as COVID-19 cases continue to climb

'No option:' Alberta bans home gatherings as COVID-19 cases continue to climb

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Jason Kenney, his province bending precariously under the weight of record COVID-19 cases, imposed new sweeping public health restrictions Tuesday that include a ban on gatherings in people’s homes.
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'No option:' Alberta bans home gatherings as COVID-19 cases continue to climb

'No option:' Alberta bans home gatherings as COVID-19 cases continue to climb

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Jason Kenney, his province bending precariously under the weight of record COVID-19 cases, imposed new sweeping public health restrictions Tuesday that include a ban on gatherings in people’s homes.
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Opposition calls on Saskatchewan premier to create dedicated COVID-19 committee

Opposition calls on Saskatchewan premier to create dedicated COVID-19 committee

REGINA — The Saskatchewan Opposition wants Premier Scott Moe to convene a multi-sector working group to deal with the province's increasing spread of COVID-19.
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Small businesses turn to stunts as desperation mounts amid Ont. COVID-19 lockdown

Small businesses turn to stunts as desperation mounts amid Ont. COVID-19 lockdown

TORONTO — Storefronts along a bustling neighbourhood in Toronto's west end were papered over with mock "for lease" signs Tuesday as a nearby suburban barbecue joint threw open its doors in defiance of pandemic restrictions — a sign of the dramatic me
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Manitoba COVID-19 fines issued to church, protesters and Corona Hotel

Manitoba COVID-19 fines issued to church, protesters and Corona Hotel

WINNIPEG — Manitoba's recent crackdown on COVID-19 includes a church, several anti-mask protesters and a small-town establishment called the Corona Hotel.
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Two players at Canada's junior hockey camp test positive for COVID-19

Two players at Canada's junior hockey camp test positive for COVID-19

RED DEER, Alta. — Hockey Canada announced Tuesday that two players at its national junior selection camp have tested positive for COVID-19.
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Two players at Canada's junior hockey camp test positive for COVID-19

Two players at Canada's junior hockey camp test positive for COVID-19

RED DEER, Alta. — Hockey Canada announced Tuesday that two players at its national junior selection camp have tested positive for COVID-19.
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Two players at Canada's junior hockey camp test positive for COVID-19

Two players at Canada's junior hockey camp test positive for COVID-19

RED DEER, Alta. — Hockey Canada announced Tuesday that two players at its national junior selection camp have tested positive for COVID-19.
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Many Canadians gaining weight during COVID-19: poll

Many Canadians gaining weight during COVID-19: poll

OTTAWA — A new poll suggests many Canadians are gaining weight because they're eating more and exercising less during COVID-19 pandemic.
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