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OTTAWA — Canada is set for a relatively quiet few days on the COVID-19 vaccine front with only about 600,000 Pfizer-BioNTech doses set to arrive this week.

A day after Canada officially reported partially immunizing 50 per cent of residents against COVID-19, more provinces stepped up efforts to add younger age groups to the vaccinated ranks.

The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada (all times Eastern): 6:20 p.m. Alberta is reporting 563 additional COVID-19 cases today and six new deaths. The province's chief medical health officer, Dr.

BRIDESVILLE, B.C. — The owner of a British Columbia Airbnb property paying tribute to the fantasy race of hobbits from the "Lord of the Rings" has been forced to change the name of her property after being threatened with a lawsuit.

OTTAWA — Canadian military personnel have come forward in droves to be vaccinated for COVID-19, with the Department of National Defence reporting more than 85 per cent of all troops having received at least one dose.

Coal mines can be environmentally safe and can become useful, enjoyable landscapes when the seam runs out, say scientists working with industry.

KOUCHIBOUGUAC, N.B. — A group of 50 people gathered last week on a grassy area overlooking the Fontaine River on New Brunswick's east coast to share memories and erect a teepee.

COURTENAY, B.C. — Russell Ball was taking one of his usual walks along Vancouver Island's Puntledge River on a cool, grey day in January when he noticed something out of the ordinary.

The latest numbers on COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada as of 4:00 a.m. ET on Sunday May 23, 2021. In Canada, the provinces are reporting 385,214 new vaccinations administered for a total of 20,714,198 doses given. Nationwide, 1,628,992 people or 4.

As COVID-19 vaccine supplies ramp up across the country, most provinces and territories have released details of who can expect to receive a shot in the coming weeks.