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The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Saturday, Mar. 13, 2021

The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Saturday, Mar. 13, 2021

The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 4:00 a.m. ET on Saturday, March 13, 2021. There are 903,233 confirmed cases in Canada. <b>_ Canada : 903,233 confirmed cases (30,781 active, 850,048 resolved, 22,404 deaths).
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Dr. Bonnie Henry's book offers insight into early days of the COVID-19 pandemic

Dr. Bonnie Henry's book offers insight into early days of the COVID-19 pandemic

VANCOUVER — British Columbia's top doctor says a burning anxiety in the pit of her stomach had become her constant companion as China began reporting a few cases of an unusual pneumonia in Wuhan in December 2019. Dr.
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Canadians spring clocks forward on Sunday as Yukon pitches benefit of ditching change

Canadians spring clocks forward on Sunday as Yukon pitches benefit of ditching change

As other provinces and territories get ready to roll their clocks forward on Sunday, the government official behind Yukon's move away from the time shift says the territory's work will make it easier for others to end the practice.
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COVID might have been in Canada earlier than when it was first identified: expert

COVID might have been in Canada earlier than when it was first identified: expert

VANCOUVER — The novel coronavirus might have reached Canada weeks before the first official case was diagnosed in late January of 2020, says an expert who tracks pandemics. Prof.
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No winning ticket for Friday night's $44.8 million Lotto Max jackpot

No winning ticket for Friday night's $44.8 million Lotto Max jackpot

TORONTO — No winning ticket was sold for the $44.8 million jackpot in Friday night's Lotto Max draw. The jackpot for the next draw on Mar.
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Men linked to Canada-based company indicted in major U.S. drug investigation

Men linked to Canada-based company indicted in major U.S. drug investigation

SAN DIEGO — A federal grand jury in San Diego has indicted two men linked to a Canadian company on racketeering and drug charges over allegations they helped import and distribute narcotics around the world through the sale of encrypted communication
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A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Friday, March 12, 2021

A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Friday, March 12, 2021

The latest numbers on COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada as of 10:30 p.m. ET on Friday, March 12, 2021. In Canada, the provinces are reporting 95,261 new vaccinations administered for a total of 2,814,488 doses given. Nationwide, 590,192 people or 1.
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The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Friday, March 12, 2021

The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Friday, March 12, 2021

The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 7:30 p.m. ET on Friday, March 12, 2021. There are 903,233 confirmed cases in Canada. <b>_ Canada: 903,233 confirmed cases (30,781 active, 850,048 resolved, 22,404 deaths).
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Trudeau warns COVID-19 vaccine passports raise 'questions of fairness'

Trudeau warns COVID-19 vaccine passports raise 'questions of fairness'

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau expressed caution Friday over the use of “vaccine passports,” suggesting they could unfairly impact some people if used to decide who can go to a concert or dine at a restaurant.
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'Tell the truth:' Alberta 'war room' says animated kids movie disparages oil industry

'Tell the truth:' Alberta 'war room' says animated kids movie disparages oil industry

EDMONTON — The Alberta government's energy "war room" is going to battle with a Netflix children's movie saying it inaccurately portrays the oil industry.
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