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Federal government expecting 1M vaccine doses this week after Moderna delays delivery

Federal government expecting 1M vaccine doses this week after Moderna delays delivery

OTTAWA — Canada will have to wait a little longer for a promised influx of COVID-19 vaccines.
The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Monday, Apr. 19, 2021

The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Monday, Apr. 19, 2021

The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 4:00 a.m. ET on Monday April 19, 2021. There are 1,121,498 confirmed cases in Canada. Canada: 1,121,498 confirmed cases (87,925 active, 1,009,950 resolved, 23,623 deaths).
Alberta joins Ontario in lowering minimum age for AstraZeneca vaccine

Alberta joins Ontario in lowering minimum age for AstraZeneca vaccine

Two provinces will offer the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine to those aged 40 and over starting Tuesday, officials announced Sunday following days of mounting pressure to lower the minimum age.
The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada

The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada

The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada (all times Eastern): 11 p.m. Alberta Premier Jason Kenney has lowered the minimum age for the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine.
A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on April 18, 2021

A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on April 18, 2021

The latest numbers on COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada as of 10:30 p.m. ET on Sunday April 18, 2021. In Canada, the provinces are reporting 198,376 new vaccinations administered for a total of 9,973,643 doses given. Nationwide, 920,512 people or 2.
'You are not alone:' Memorial service in Nova Scotia marks one year since shootings

'You are not alone:' Memorial service in Nova Scotia marks one year since shootings

TRURO, N.S. — A lone bagpiper played slow airs outside a church Sunday as relatives of 22 people slain during a killer's rampage in rural Nova Scotia gathered for an emotional ceremony to honour the victims one year later.
The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Sunday, April 18, 2021

The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Sunday, April 18, 2021

The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 8:30 p.m. ET on Sunday April 18, 2021. There are 1,121,498 confirmed cases in Canada. Canada: 1,121,498 confirmed cases (87,925 active, 1,009,950 resolved, 23,623 deaths).
Nothing stopping provinces from offering AstraZeneca vaccine to all adults: Hajdu

Nothing stopping provinces from offering AstraZeneca vaccine to all adults: Hajdu

Provinces are free to offer the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine to all adults, Canada's health minister said Sunday as calls mounted in at least one province hard hit by COVID-19 to lower the age restriction on the shot.
Election reticence expected to temper political battle over federal budget

Election reticence expected to temper political battle over federal budget

OTTAWA — The stage is set for arguably the most important federal budget in recent memory, as the Liberal government prepares to unveil its plan for Canada’s post-pandemic recovery amid the pandemic's escalating third wave.
Staff shortages, emotional toll weigh on health-care staff during Ontario's 3rd wave

Staff shortages, emotional toll weigh on health-care staff during Ontario's 3rd wave

TORONTO — Nurse Manpreet Kainth knows every patient being treated under her team’s care in Humber River Hospital’s intensive care unit Even with her 16 years of experience, the ever-growing workload and the daily scenes unfolding before her eyes - mo