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Normal Christmas is 'right out of the question,' says Trudeau

Normal Christmas is 'right out of the question,' says Trudeau

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau offered an urgent plea to Canadians warning that if social contacts are not reduced, and reduced now, the transmission of COVID-19 could reach overwhelming levels.
Tam warns of 'urgency' to lower infections as forecast paint dire scenario

Tam warns of 'urgency' to lower infections as forecast paint dire scenario

"Absolutely do not go above what we have now," Dr. Theresa Tam told reporters. "Otherwise, we're really in trouble."
See you at Beer Fest? The future of beer festivals in the COVID-19 age

See you at Beer Fest? The future of beer festivals in the COVID-19 age

Some events are attempting virtual versions, but when it comes right down to it, clinking glasses over Zoom or drinking together by the light of your phone screen isn’t quite the same as walking from booth to booth in a giant field filled with hundreds or thousands of fellow beer lovers.
COVID-19 vaccine trial shows 90% success

COVID-19 vaccine trial shows 90% success

One of the global companies trialing vaccines for COVID-19 has announced a 90 per cent success rate.
No Charter right to be maskless in workplaces: lawyer

No Charter right to be maskless in workplaces: lawyer

Employers need caution around layoffs, surveillance and constructive dismissals
Canada's top doctor now recommends three mask layers masks for COVID-19 protection

Canada's top doctor now recommends three mask layers masks for COVID-19 protection

'This is an additional recommendation, just to add another layer of protection,' says Canada’s chief public health officer Dr. Theresa Tam
Canadians report worsening mental health in COVID-19 pandemic: poll

Canadians report worsening mental health in COVID-19 pandemic: poll

Isolation, loneliness, and Zoom.
Non-essential travel restrictions at Canada-U.S. border extended to at least Nov. 21

Non-essential travel restrictions at Canada-U.S. border extended to at least Nov. 21

Incidental travel — vacations, day trips and cross-border shopping excursions — has been forbidden since March in an effort to limit the spread of COVID-19. 
Public health doctors oppose Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­councillor’s mandatory mask request

Public health doctors oppose Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­councillor’s mandatory mask request

Sarah Kirby-Yung points out Delta, TransLink and B.C. Ferries have mandatory mask policies
Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­council commits $30 million to fight homelessness

Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­council commits $30 million to fight homelessness

City to buy, lease hotels, open shelters, move homeless people into 2400 Motel