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Ontario government facing criticism after COVID-19 shots slowed over holidays

The Ontario government has come under fire from critics after COVID-19 immunizations ramped down over the holidays.

Dec 28, 2020 4:52 PM Read more >

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

Canada surpassed 15,000 COVID-19 deaths on Monday, and at least one infectious disease expert says the somber milestone should be a wake-up call to anyone who thinks the dangers of the disease are overhyped.

Dec 28, 2020 4:32 PM Read more >

What's at stake for the main political parties as an election looms in 2021

OTTAWA — For all the bluster among federal political leaders about not wanting an election any time soon, the political truth is as cold as a winter's wind: the potential for one is a reality in 2021.

Dec 28, 2020 12:27 PM Read more >

National daycare system will need funding to lower fees, expand spaces, Hussen says

OTTAWA — The federal minister in charge of the government's push on child care says bringing down fees parents pay is a key ingredient in the Liberals' design for a national system.

Dec 28, 2020 11:38 AM Read more >

Limited quantity of Ontario icewine to likely make 2020 bottles in high demand

TORONTO — The smallest ever recorded amount of Ontario grapes designated for icewine is likely to create a high demand for 2020 bottles of the super sweet treat.

Dec 28, 2020 11:13 AM Read more >

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

MORLEY, Alta. — A First Nation in Alberta is turning to its youth to help spread the message to older members about the dangers of COVID-19.

Dec 28, 2020 8:00 AM Read more >

The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Monday, Dec. 28, 2020

The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 4:00 a.m. ET on Monday Dec. 28, 2020. There are 552,020 confirmed cases in Canada. _ Canada: 552,020 confirmed cases (79,863 active, 457,193 resolved, 14,964 deaths).

Dec 28, 2020 2:00 AM Read more >

The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Dec. 27, 2020

The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 7:30 p.m. ET on Sunday Dec. 27, 2020. There are 552,020 confirmed cases in Canada. _ Canada: 552,020 confirmed cases (79,863 active, 457,193 resolved, 14,964 deaths).

Dec 27, 2020 6:55 PM Read more >

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

OTTAWA — A contagious new strain of the virus that causes COVID-19 has infiltrated two more regions of Canada, health officials said Sunday, a day after announcing the country's first cases of the variant had been detected.

Dec 27, 2020 3:10 PM Read more >

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

It took less than a month for students attending virtual school to devise new ways to cheat.

Dec 27, 2020 12:32 PM Read more >