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Quebec imposes Canada's first curfew as country's COVID-19 caseload soars

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Quebec imposes Canada's first curfew as country's COVID-19 caseload soars

January 6, 2021

Quebec long-term care residents threaten legal action to get second vaccine dose

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Quebec long-term care residents threaten legal action to get second vaccine dose

January 6, 2021

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A list of politicians and officials who travelled abroad despite advice to stay home

January 6, 2021

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Long pandemic could add to extremism, decline in democracy: Defence Department ...

January 6, 2021

Saskatchewan rolls out Moderna vaccine, first shot goes to long-term care resident

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Saskatchewan rolls out Moderna vaccine, first shot goes to long-term care resident

January 5, 2021

Canada probing whether delaying second COVID-19 vaccine doses could help more people

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Canada probing whether delaying second COVID-19 vaccine doses could help more people

January 5, 2021

Trudeau says he too is frustrated by holiday travellers, pace of vaccine rollout

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Trudeau says he too is frustrated by holiday travellers, pace of vaccine rollout

January 5, 2021

Nearly half of Canadians visited friends, family over holidays, new poll suggests

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Nearly half of Canadians visited friends, family over holidays, new poll suggests

January 5, 2021

Advocates call on provinces to vaccinate long-term care residents and workers faster

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Advocates call on provinces to vaccinate long-term care residents and workers faster

January 4, 2021

Saskatchewan cabinet minister resigns after California trip, home listing questioned

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Saskatchewan cabinet minister resigns after California trip, home listing questioned

January 4, 2021

'A bit of a nightmare': health expert calls for stricter rules as COVID cases surge

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'A bit of a nightmare': health expert calls for stricter rules as COVID cases surge

January 4, 2021

Alberta approves NHL games, Manitoba and B.C. still in discussions

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Alberta approves NHL games, Manitoba and B.C. still in discussions

December 31, 2020

Final goodbye: Recalling influential people who died in 2020

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Final goodbye: Recalling influential people who died in 2020

December 31, 2020

Pharmacies push to join COVID-19 vaccination effort as distribution ramps up

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Pharmacies push to join COVID-19 vaccination effort as distribution ramps up

December 31, 2020

NDP leader thinks Saskatchewan voters have 'buyer's remorse' after COVID-19 response

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NDP leader thinks Saskatchewan voters have 'buyer's remorse' after COVID-19 response

December 31, 2020

Wearable tech a defence against COVID-19 in world junior tournament 'bubble'

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Wearable tech a defence against COVID-19 in world junior tournament 'bubble'

December 30, 2020

Paying down debt No. 1 financial goal of Canadians for 2021: Poll

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Paying down debt No. 1 financial goal of Canadians for 2021: Poll

December 30, 2020

Poll suggests pandemic made some Canadians more grateful for what they have

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Poll suggests pandemic made some Canadians more grateful for what they have

December 30, 2020

Saskatchewan to release plan for rollout of Moderna vaccine for northern residents

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Saskatchewan to release plan for rollout of Moderna vaccine for northern residents

December 30, 2020

Addressing mental-health issues linked to pandemic a looming issue in 2021, Bains says

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Addressing mental-health issues linked to pandemic a looming issue in 2021, Bains ...

December 29, 2020

'If not now, then when?' COVID-19 spurs some Canadians to make big changes

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'If not now, then when?' COVID-19 spurs some Canadians to make big changes

December 29, 2020

Poll suggests low levels of satisfaction over Prairie premiers handling of pandemic

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Poll suggests low levels of satisfaction over Prairie premiers handling of pandemic

December 29, 2020

'This is a deadly disease': Canada surpasses 15,000 deaths related to COVID-19

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'This is a deadly disease': Canada surpasses 15,000 deaths related to COVID-19

December 28, 2020

'The value of your elders': First Nation using youth to spread COVID-19 message

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'The value of your elders': First Nation using youth to spread COVID-19 message

December 28, 2020

Cheating a 'free-for-all' at virtual high schools, teachers say

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Cheating a 'free-for-all' at virtual high schools, teachers say

December 27, 2020

More cases of U.K. COVID-19 variant found in Canada

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More cases of U.K. COVID-19 variant found in Canada

December 27, 2020

'Plant boom': Working from home, pandemic stress has people turning green

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'Plant boom': Working from home, pandemic stress has people turning green

December 25, 2020

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Keeping it local: The story behind a made-in-Saskatchewan COVID-19 emergency-use ...

December 24, 2020

Trudeau urges Canadians to keep others safe this Christmas: In The News for Dec. 24

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Trudeau urges Canadians to keep others safe this Christmas: In The News for Dec. 24

December 24, 2020

'Grave risk:' Advocates say inmates should get speedy access to COVID-19 vaccine

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'Grave risk:' Advocates say inmates should get speedy access to COVID-19 vaccine

December 24, 2020

Health Canada authorizes Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine ahead of holidays

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Health Canada authorizes Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine ahead of holidays

December 23, 2020

Couples do Christmas online, in person if 'lucky' during Canada-U.S. border closure

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Couples do Christmas online, in person if 'lucky' during Canada-U.S. border closure

December 23, 2020

NHL making change to offside rule, releases COVID-19 protocols for 2020-21 season

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NHL making change to offside rule, releases COVID-19 protocols for 2020-21 season

December 22, 2020

Where is God? The COVID-19 pandemic has been a test of faith for believers

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Where is God? The COVID-19 pandemic has been a test of faith for believers

December 22, 2020

Eating disorders in Canadian athletes on the rise amid COVID-19

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Eating disorders in Canadian athletes on the rise amid COVID-19

December 22, 2020

Remote workers finding opportunities farther afield as pandemic drags on

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Remote workers finding opportunities farther afield as pandemic drags on

December 22, 2020

BioNTech CEO confident vaccine will work on UK variant

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BioNTech CEO confident vaccine will work on UK variant

December 22, 2020

COVID-19 pandemic forced a shift of Canada's football focus to south of the border

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COVID-19 pandemic forced a shift of Canada's football focus to south of the border

December 21, 2020

5 things we've learned about COVID-19 since the pandemic struck

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5 things we've learned about COVID-19 since the pandemic struck

December 21, 2020

Canada restricts travel from U.K. due to new strain of virus that causes COVID-19

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Canada restricts travel from U.K. due to new strain of virus that causes COVID-19

December 20, 2020

COVID-19 fears spark increased interest in home births, midwives say

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COVID-19 fears spark increased interest in home births, midwives say

December 20, 2020

Pandemic forced Trudeau back to centre stage, improved his political fortunes

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Pandemic forced Trudeau back to centre stage, improved his political fortunes

December 20, 2020

Emotional Dr. Theresa Tam very thankful for speed of COVID-19 vaccine delivery

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Emotional Dr. Theresa Tam very thankful for speed of COVID-19 vaccine delivery

December 20, 2020

Canada passes 500,000 COVID-19 cases following Saskatchewan report

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Canada passes 500,000 COVID-19 cases following Saskatchewan report

December 19, 2020

A year of COVID-19 has reversed a decade of progress helping world's poor: Gould

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A year of COVID-19 has reversed a decade of progress helping world's poor: Gould

December 19, 2020

No wasted doses: Health officials making plans to ensure no vaccine tossed away

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No wasted doses: Health officials making plans to ensure no vaccine tossed away

December 18, 2020

Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations want consultation on COVID casino closures

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Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations want consultation on COVID casino ...

December 18, 2020

Feds secure 500K vaccine doses for January as lockdown calls grow

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Feds secure 500K vaccine doses for January as lockdown calls grow

December 18, 2020

Restaurants try to make the best of their toughest holiday season yet

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Restaurants try to make the best of their toughest holiday season yet

December 18, 2020

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A look at what provinces and territories have said about COVID-19 vaccine plans

December 18, 2020

Cancelled routes, pre-flight tests: COVID complicates holiday travel for sun seekers

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Cancelled routes, pre-flight tests: COVID complicates holiday travel for sun seekers

December 17, 2020

'Feisty' Calgary infant gaining weight and alert after recovering from COVID-19

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'Feisty' Calgary infant gaining weight and alert after recovering from COVID-19

December 16, 2020

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Food insecurity during COVID-19 pandemic linked to poor mental health: StatCan

December 16, 2020

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Quebec, Manitoba officials think NHL could develop plan for safe return to play

December 16, 2020

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Tips become a way for regulars to show their appreciation for local restaurants

December 15, 2020

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A look at what provinces and territories have said about COVID-19 vaccine plans

December 15, 2020

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Majority of Canadians support holiday lockdown to fight COVID-19: Poll

December 15, 2020

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PSWs get first COVID-19 shots in Ottawa as Trudeau announces new vaccine shipments

December 15, 2020

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Saskatchewan bans household visits, will limit retail capacity starting Christmas ...

December 14, 2020

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US COVID-19 deaths top 300,000 just as vaccinations begin

December 14, 2020

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Canada Post moves up Christmas delivery deadlines amid unprecedented holiday demand

December 14, 2020

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Canada boosts foreign aid by $485 million with new funds for global COVID-19 effort

December 14, 2020

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What you need to know about Canada's first COVID-19 vaccine doses as rollout begins

December 14, 2020

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Sanitizing Santa, isolating elves: parents add pandemic themes to Christmas magic

December 14, 2020

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Officials urge Canadians to stay vigilant amid grim COVID forecasts for the holidays

December 11, 2020

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Canada not immune to QAnon as pandemic fuels conspiracy theories, experts say

December 11, 2020

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Saskatchewan Health Minister points to poll for COVID-19 success

December 10, 2020

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COVID-19, system barriers challenging Indigenous women who own businesses: study

December 10, 2020

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Saskatchewan could start vaccinating health-care workers next week

December 9, 2020

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Health Canada approves Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine

December 9, 2020

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A look at what provinces and territories have said about COVID-19 vaccine plans

December 9, 2020

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Pandemic highlights need for internet equality, First Nations chief says

December 8, 2020

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First Pfizer vaccine shots to be given right at delivery sites, not LTC homes: Tam

December 8, 2020

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Trump signs order to put Americans at head of vaccine line, vows to work with world

December 8, 2020

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Pandemic shutdowns the last straw for some Canadian retailers, push others to brink

December 7, 2020

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First doses of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine, not yet approved, to land in Canada next ...

December 7, 2020

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P.E.I. introduces 'circuit breaker' lockdown as COVID-19 cases mount across Canada

December 6, 2020

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Walmart Canada to give 85,000 workers cash 'appreciation' bonus as COVID-19 surges

December 4, 2020

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Enterprise cybersecurity budgets expected rise amid COVID-19 pandemic

December 4, 2020

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Canada orders more COVID vaccines, refines advice on first doses as cases reach 400K

December 4, 2020

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Celebrities, Santa and Zoom part of office holiday parties being held amid COVID-19

December 4, 2020

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Alberta tops 1,800 new daily COVID cases, chief doctor warns rural rates rising

December 3, 2020

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Twist of fate: Prairie provinces become COVID-19 hot spot in pandemic's second wave

December 3, 2020

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Trudeau tells United Nations to address COVID-19 inequality amid vaccine advances

December 3, 2020

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Map: Today's COVID-19 cases in Canada

December 3, 2020

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Gaining trust: History of Indigenous experiments poses challenge in COVID health

December 3, 2020

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Airbnb rolls out restrictions in Canada to prevent New Year’s Eve parties

December 3, 2020

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Liberals defend COVID-19 vaccine deals and distribution plans

December 1, 2020

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Canadians not worried other countries will get COVID-19 vaccine first: poll

December 1, 2020

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'Everyone wants a tree and they want it now': Christmas tree sales on pace for ...

December 1, 2020

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Too early to say if families can gather for Christmas: Saskatchewan premier

November 30, 2020

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Ottawa beefs up loans for hard-hit sectors — but big airlines not included for now

November 30, 2020

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Ottawa must be more transparent regarding COVID-19 vaccine rollout: expert

November 30, 2020

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Nunavut to start lifting its two-week lockdown as COVID-19 cases recover

November 30, 2020

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Restoring civil liberties in Canada post-pandemic a concern for legal experts

November 30, 2020

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Home prices rise in cottage country amid demand from remote workers, retirees

November 30, 2020

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Merriam-Webster's top word of 2020 not a shocker: pandemic

November 30, 2020

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Moderna asking US, European regulators to OK its virus shots

November 30, 2020

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A look at what provinces and territories have said about COVID-19 vaccine plans

November 30, 2020

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