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Quebec seniors home staff locks down with residents for second time during pandemic

Quebec seniors home staff locks down with residents for second time during pandemic

MONTREAL — Staff at a retirement home east of Montreal are living with their elderly residents to prevent them from being confined to their rooms during Quebec's COVID-19 lockdown.
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A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Jan. 30, 2021

A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Jan. 30, 2021

The latest numbers on COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada as of 4:00 a.m. ET on Saturday, Jan. 29, 2021. In Canada, the provinces are reporting 21,968 new vaccinations administered for a total of 937,199 doses given.
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The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Saturday, Jan. 30, 2021

The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Saturday, Jan. 30, 2021

The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 4:00 a.m. ET on Saturday, Jan. 30, 2021. There are 770,793 confirmed cases in Canada. _ Canada: 770,793 confirmed cases (55,313 active, 695,679 resolved, 19,801 deaths).
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No winning ticket for Friday's $20 million Lotto Max jackpot

No winning ticket for Friday's $20 million Lotto Max jackpot

No winning ticket was sold for the $20 million jackpot in Friday night's Lotto Max draw. The jackpot for the next draw on Feb. 2 will be approximately $25 million. The Canadian Press
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Alberta gives inquiry into oil and gas critics another extension to complete report

Alberta gives inquiry into oil and gas critics another extension to complete report

CALGARY — The Alberta government has given an inquiry into the funding of oil and gas industry critics another deadline extension to complete its report. The inquiry headed by Steve Allen was to have completed the report by Sunday.
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A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Friday, Jan. 29, 2021

A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Friday, Jan. 29, 2021

The latest numbers on COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada as of 10:30 p.m. ET on Friday, Jan. 29, 2021. In Canada, the provinces are reporting 21,968 new vaccinations administered for a total of 937,199 doses given.
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Alberta to ease some COVID-19 restrictions on gyms, restaurants, school sports

Alberta to ease some COVID-19 restrictions on gyms, restaurants, school sports

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Jason Kenney announced Friday that some COVID-19 public health measures will be eased on indoor fitness centres, school sports, restaurants and bars due to lower hospitalization numbers. The changes are to start Feb. 8.
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The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Friday, Jan. 29, 2021

The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Friday, Jan. 29, 2021

The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 7:30 p.m. ET on Friday, Jan. 29, 2021. There are 770,793 confirmed cases in Canada. _ Canada: 770,793 confirmed cases (55,313 active, 695,679 resolved, 19,801 deaths).
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Events marking Quebec mosque shooting anniversary began with calls for gun control

Events marking Quebec mosque shooting anniversary began with calls for gun control

Four years after the deadly attack on a Quebec City mosque, victims of the shooting say they're still living with the impact.
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Health Canada on track to approve AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine by mid-February

Health Canada on track to approve AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine by mid-February

OTTAWA — Health Canada is on track to give the green light to a third COVID-19 vaccine within the next two weeks and a fourth may not be far behind, offering a glimmer of hope at the end of a week of nothing but vaccine vexation.
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