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PM says military could help distribute COVID-19 vaccine, but Canada not there yet

PM says military could help distribute COVID-19 vaccine, but Canada not there yet

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said the military could play an integral part in rolling out COVID-19 vaccines across the country, though question marks remain around cost and distribution.
PM says military could help distribute COVID-19 vaccine, but Canada not there yet

PM says military could help distribute COVID-19 vaccine, but Canada not there yet

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said the military could play an integral part in rolling out COVID-19 vaccines across the country, though question marks remain around cost and distribution.
Dr. Bonnie Henry: Why B.C. has not ordered mandatory wearing of masks

Dr. Bonnie Henry: Why B.C. has not ordered mandatory wearing of masks

Commentary by B.C.’s provincial health officer. British Columbians have been nimble in adapting their individual actions to slow the spread of COVID-19 in our communities over the last ten months, and it has had a big impact.
In pandemic year, more rescues as more people spend time outdoors

In pandemic year, more rescues as more people spend time outdoors

The pandemic is sending British Columbians outdoors but things can go wrong in the bush and this year may lead to an all-time high number of searches.
Despite clusters, COVID-19 not being transmitted in Island schools, medical official says

Despite clusters, COVID-19 not being transmitted in Island schools, medical official says

Despite recent clusters and exposures of COVID-19 in Nanaimo , there has been no transmission within schools, says the Central Island’s medical health officer. That suggests preventative measures are working, said Dr. Sandra Allison.
As the COVID-19 crisis cuts jobs, Canadians cash in on hobbies with 'side hustles'

As the COVID-19 crisis cuts jobs, Canadians cash in on hobbies with 'side hustles'

TORONTO — For Chelsea Hearty and Ian Moores, the recipe for success began with a midnight snack.
As the COVID-19 crisis cuts jobs, Canadians cash in on hobbies with 'side hustles'

As the COVID-19 crisis cuts jobs, Canadians cash in on hobbies with 'side hustles'

TORONTO — For Chelsea Hearty and Ian Moores, the recipe for success began with a midnight snack.
As the COVID-19 crisis cuts jobs, Canadians cash in on hobbies with 'side hustles'

As the COVID-19 crisis cuts jobs, Canadians cash in on hobbies with 'side hustles'

TORONTO — For Chelsea Hearty and Ian Moores, the recipe for success began with a midnight snack.
Flu season in Canada 'exceptionally low' so far, public health says

Flu season in Canada 'exceptionally low' so far, public health says

OTTAWA — At this point during last year's flu season, Canada had already recorded 711 positive cases of influenza. So far this year, there have been just 17. "Influenza is way behind the eight ball here," said Dr.
Growing number of Canadians plan to get vaccinated for COVID-19

Growing number of Canadians plan to get vaccinated for COVID-19

OTTAWA — A new poll suggests the proportion of Canadians planning to get vaccinated for COVID-19 is on the rise after encouraging initial results from Pfizer's vaccine trial.