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'Hardship is not a new thing:' Nunavut fights COVID-19 as cases continue to rise

'Hardship is not a new thing:' Nunavut fights COVID-19 as cases continue to rise

IQALUIT — It has been just over two weeks since Nunavut declared its first case of COVID-19, but it's still unknown how 109 people were infected so quickly in the territory. Nunavut is home to about 39,000 people.
A long way from lab bench to bedside: Virus experts urge COVID-19 vaccine caution

A long way from lab bench to bedside: Virus experts urge COVID-19 vaccine caution

Despite recent optimism over reported results from COVID-19 vaccine trials, virologists say there is still a long way from lab bench to bedside.
A long way from lab bench to bedside: Virus experts urge COVID-19 vaccine caution

A long way from lab bench to bedside: Virus experts urge COVID-19 vaccine caution

Despite recent optimism over reported results from COVID-19 vaccine trials, virologists say there is still a long way from lab bench to bedside.
A long way from lab bench to bedside: Virus experts urge COVID-19 vaccine caution

A long way from lab bench to bedside: Virus experts urge COVID-19 vaccine caution

Despite recent optimism over reported results from COVID-19 vaccine trials, virologists say there is still a long way from lab bench to bedside.
Manitoba Tories tout COVID-19 response as case numbers continue to climb

Manitoba Tories tout COVID-19 response as case numbers continue to climb

WINNIPEG — Manitoba's governing Progressive Conservatives defended their response to the COVID-19 pandemic Saturday, while also asking for priority access to rapid test equipment because the province's numbers are so high.
Active COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations hit record highs in B.C.

Active COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations hit record highs in B.C.

There was some good news and some bad news in the latest data for the spread of COVID-19 in B.C., which the government released November 20.
Normal Christmas is 'right out of the question,' says Trudeau

Normal Christmas is 'right out of the question,' says Trudeau

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau offered an urgent plea to Canadians today warning that if social contacts are not reduced, and reduced now, the transmission of COVID-19 could reach overwhelming levels.
Here's how Canadian businesses can get up to 90% rent subsidy

Here's how Canadian businesses can get up to 90% rent subsidy

The federal government’s new rent-relief program set to provide up to a 90% rent subsidies to businesses, non-profits and charities will start accepting new applications starting Monday, Nov. 23.
Powell River mayor urges compliance with new provincial health regulations

Powell River mayor urges compliance with new provincial health regulations

Powell River residents were encouraged to follow provincial health regulations by City of Powell River Council members at a November 19 meeting. Mayor Dave Formosa said Dr.
Survey shows two-thirds of energy company employers cut labour costs due to COVID-19

Survey shows two-thirds of energy company employers cut labour costs due to COVID-19

CALGARY — A survey by energy labour market organization PetroLMI shows that more than two-thirds of the employers in Canada's oil and gas sector imposed labour cost reduction measures in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns, including 37 per c