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The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Friday, April 9, 2021

The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Friday, April 9, 2021

The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 4 a.m. ET on Friday, April 9, 2021. There are 1,036,023 confirmed cases in Canada. _ Canada: 1,036,023 confirmed cases (64,291 active, 948,521 resolved, 23,211 deaths).
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Who have provinces pegged to receive COVID-19 vaccines in the coming weeks?

Who have provinces pegged to receive COVID-19 vaccines in the coming weeks?

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.
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A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Thursday, April 8, 2021

A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Thursday, April 8, 2021

The latest numbers on COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada as of 10:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, April 8, 2021. In Canada, the provinces are reporting 259,623 new vaccinations administered for a total of 7,251,427 doses given. Nationwide, 762,766 people or 2.
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Liberals hope for 'tame' convention, in contrast to rival parties' controversies

Liberals hope for 'tame' convention, in contrast to rival parties' controversies

OTTAWA — Thousands of federal Liberals gathered online Thursday night for the start of a three-day national convention that promises to be downright dull compared to similar events held by the Conservative and New Democratic parties.
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The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Thursday, April 8, 2021

The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Thursday, April 8, 2021

The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 7:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, April 8, 2021. There are 1,036,023 confirmed cases in Canada. _ Canada: 1,036,023 confirmed cases (64,291 active, 948,521 resolved, 23,211 deaths).
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Doctors group says changing rules causing confusion as COVID-19 variants surge

Doctors group says changing rules causing confusion as COVID-19 variants surge

As Ontario implemented a stay-at-home order Thursday and Quebec announced it will expand some curfews to tackle increasing COVID-19 cases, the Canadian Medical Association said continually changing restrictions across the country have led to confusio
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'Uniquely reprehensible': No parole for 35 years for Calgary man in triple murder

'Uniquely reprehensible': No parole for 35 years for Calgary man in triple murder

CALGARY — A Calgary man who admitted to slitting his girlfriend's throat and, days later, stabbing to death his mother and stepfather must serve 35 years before he can apply for parole.
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Variants of concern higher than reported, but giving precise data challenging: BCCDC

Variants of concern higher than reported, but giving precise data challenging: BCCDC

VANCOUVER — A medical director at the British Columbia Centre for Disease Control says the number of active COVID-19 cases that are variants of concern is higher than what has been publicly reported in the province.
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Ottawa mulls exempting more workers from Canada-U.S. border shutdown: Garneau

Ottawa mulls exempting more workers from Canada-U.S. border shutdown: Garneau

OTTAWA — Foreign Affairs Minister Marc Garneau says Ottawa is looking at expanding the categories of essential workers allowed to travel across the Canada-U.S. border.
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Quebec is key to election success, but for NDP the locks are rusty

Quebec is key to election success, but for NDP the locks are rusty

OTTAWA — For NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, the path to a stronger presence in Parliament runs through Quebec — but the trail is littered with obstacles.
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