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The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada for Tuesday, May 4, 2021
The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada (all times eastern): 6:15 p.m. Alberta is reporting 1,743 new cases of COVID-19 and nine additional deaths. Officials say 23,623 cases are considered active. There are 671 people in hospital and 150 of...
Canada needs more help with COVID-19, prominent U.S. vaccine expert urges White House
WASHINGTON — The United States can and should do more to help Canadians get vaccinated against COVID-19, says a prominent Texas doctor, adding to the pressure on the White House to do more beyond America's borders to end the pandemic. Dr.
A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Tuesday, May 4, 2021
The latest numbers on COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada as of 4:00 a.m. ET on Tuesday May 4, 2021. In Canada, the provinces are reporting 226,014 new vaccinations administered for a total of 14,051,490 doses given. Nationwide, 1,136,877 people or 3.0 per...
Rewrite ‘hollow’ federal gun bill, victims’ families urge Liberals
OTTAWA — The Liberal government's firearms legislation is "an offensively hollow bill" that should be completely revamped, say family members and colleagues of those who died in tragic shooting sprees at Montreal's Dawson College and Concordia Universi...
Alberta’s Kenney tightens COVID rules to prevent looming hospital catastrophe, triage
EDMONTON — Premier Jason Kenney, with surging COVID-19 rates threatening to overwhelm Alberta’s hospitals, is reintroducing stricter rules on gatherings, businesses and schools not seen since the first wave of the pandemic. Kenney, in a live address on...
A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Monday, May 3, 2021
The latest numbers on COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada as of 10:30 p.m. ET on Monday May 3, 2021. In Canada, the provinces are reporting 226,014 new vaccinations administered for a total of 14,051,490 doses given. Nationwide, 1,136,877 people or 3.0 per...
A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Monday, May 3, 2021
The latest numbers on COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada as of 10:30 p.m. ET on Monday May 3, 2021. In Canada, the provinces are reporting 226,014 new vaccinations administered for a total of 14,051,490 doses given. Nationwide, 1,136,877 people or 3.0 per...
COVID-19 cases rise in N.W.T. and Nunavut; Iqaluit declares state of emergency
IQALUIT — Nunavut's capital declared a state of emergency Monday and Yellowknife in the neighbouring N.W.T. closed its schools as news cases of COVID-19 sprang up in both territories. Iqaluit, a city of about 8,000 people, had 81 of Nunavut's 85
COVID-19 cases rise in N.W.T. and Nunavut; Iqaluit declares state of emergency
IQALUIT — Nunavut's capital declared a state of emergency Monday and Yellowknife in the neighbouring N.W.T. closed its schools as news cases of COVID-19 sprang up in both territories. Iqaluit, a city of about 8,000 people, had 81 of Nunavut's 85
Salty language by unmuted House leader heard during virtual question period
OTTAWA — Misadventures with webcams continued today in the House of Commons. Government House leader Pablo Rodriguez was caught swearing lustily during question period, as opposition MPs grilled the Liberals over their handling of sexual misconduct all...
