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Ramp up Canadian vaccine manufacturing, says COVID-19 task force health adviser

OTTAWA — A leading Canadian health expert on the federal government's COVID-19 Task Force says the pandemic should be viewed as a wake-up call for Canada to create its own domestic vaccine manufacturing capacity. Dr.

Jan 30, 2021 4:05 AM Read more >

Terror list a 'problematic' way to fight white supremacists, civil society groups say

OTTAWA — As the Trudeau government ponders adding more right-wing groups to a federal terrorism blacklist, long-standing opponents of the process are urging officials to find more democratic and transparent means to address neo-fascism and white nati

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Quebec seniors home staff locks down with residents for second time during pandemic

MONTREAL — Staff at a retirement home east of Montreal are living with their elderly residents to prevent them from being confined to their rooms during Quebec's COVID-19 lockdown.

Jan 30, 2021 2:00 AM Read more >

A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Jan. 30, 2021

The latest numbers on COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada as of 4:00 a.m. ET on Saturday, Jan. 29, 2021. In Canada, the provinces are reporting 21,968 new vaccinations administered for a total of 937,199 doses given.

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The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Saturday, Jan. 30, 2021

The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 4:00 a.m. ET on Saturday, Jan. 30, 2021. There are 770,793 confirmed cases in Canada. _ Canada: 770,793 confirmed cases (55,313 active, 695,679 resolved, 19,801 deaths).

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No winning ticket for Friday's $20 million Lotto Max jackpot

No winning ticket was sold for the $20 million jackpot in Friday night's Lotto Max draw. The jackpot for the next draw on Feb. 2 will be approximately $25 million. The Canadian Press

Jan 30, 2021 12:28 AM Read more >

Alberta gives inquiry into oil and gas critics another extension to complete report

CALGARY — The Alberta government has given an inquiry into the funding of oil and gas industry critics another deadline extension to complete its report. The inquiry headed by Steve Allen was to have completed the report by Sunday.

Jan 29, 2021 10:10 PM Read more >

A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Friday, Jan. 29, 2021

The latest numbers on COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada as of 10:30 p.m. ET on Friday, Jan. 29, 2021. In Canada, the provinces are reporting 21,968 new vaccinations administered for a total of 937,199 doses given.

Jan 29, 2021 8:45 PM Read more >

Alberta to ease some COVID-19 restrictions on gyms, restaurants, school sports

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Jason Kenney announced Friday that some COVID-19 public health measures will be eased on indoor fitness centres, school sports, restaurants and bars due to lower hospitalization numbers. The changes are to start Feb. 8.

Jan 29, 2021 6:40 PM Read more >

The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Friday, Jan. 29, 2021

The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 7:30 p.m. ET on Friday, Jan. 29, 2021. There are 770,793 confirmed cases in Canada. _ Canada: 770,793 confirmed cases (55,313 active, 695,679 resolved, 19,801 deaths).

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