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A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Feb. 27, 2021

A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Feb. 27, 2021

The latest numbers on COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada as of 10:30 p.m. ET on Saturday Feb. 27, 2021. In Canada, the provinces are reporting 61,729 new vaccinations administered for a total of 1,836,328 doses given.
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P.E.I. introduces 'circuit-breaker' measures as Quebec marks COVID-19 anniversary

P.E.I. introduces 'circuit-breaker' measures as Quebec marks COVID-19 anniversary

One of the provinces that's largely escaped the ravages of the COVID-19 pandemic abruptly moved to stem a burgeoning outbreak on Saturday, while Canada's two long-standing virus hot spots marked a grim anniversary and braced to pass some sobering mil
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The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021

The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021

The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 7:30 p.m. ET on Saturday Feb. 27, 2021. There are 864,196 confirmed cases in Canada. _ Canada: 864,196 confirmed cases (30,864 active, 811,372 resolved, 21,960 deaths).
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The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada

The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada

The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada (all times Eastern): 6:40 p.m. Alberta's chief medical health officer is reporting six new COVID-19 deaths over the past 24 hours, as well as 415 new cases of the virus. Dr.
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Canadian Medical Association nominates first Indigenous president-elect

Canadian Medical Association nominates first Indigenous president-elect

The Canadian Medical Association has nominated its first Indigenous president-elect. Dr. Alika Lafontaine of Grande Prairie, Alta., is set to be confirmed as the CMA's president-elect at an annual general meeting in August.
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Winning ticket for $70 million Lotto Max draw purchased in Sudbury, Ont.

Winning ticket for $70 million Lotto Max draw purchased in Sudbury, Ont.

TORONTO — There's a new multi-millionaire in Ontario. The province's Lottery and Gaming Corporation says a ticket purchased in Sudbury, Ont., is the sole winner of the $70-million Lotto Max jackpot.
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Clare's Law in Saskatchewan used handful of times; Mounties review their role

Clare's Law in Saskatchewan used handful of times; Mounties review their role

REGINA — A first-of-its-kind law in Canada meant to warn those at risk of domestic violence has had a slower-than-expected uptake in its first eight months. Legislation known informally as "Clare's Law" came into force in Saskatchewan last June.
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'We need this:' Getting COVID-19 vaccine to remote and urban Indigenous populations

'We need this:' Getting COVID-19 vaccine to remote and urban Indigenous populations

Chief Chris Moonias looked into a web camera as he prepared to get a COVID-19 vaccine just after precious doses arrived in his northern Ontario community.
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From science to syringe: COVID-19 vaccines are miracles of science and supply chains

From science to syringe: COVID-19 vaccines are miracles of science and supply chains

OTTAWA — A single dose of Pfizer-BioNTech's COVID-19 vaccine is barely enough to cover the average pinky nail but is made up of more than 280 components and requires at least three manufacturing plants to produce.
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The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021

The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021

The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 4:00 a.m. ET on Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021. There are 861,472 confirmed cases in Canada. _ Canada: 861,472 confirmed cases (30,516 active, 809,041 resolved, 21,915 deaths).
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