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The province was first hit on Nov. 14 when a powerful atmospheric river delivered tropical moisture to southwestern B.C., resulting in unprecedented volumes of rain.

Pandemic-related hospitalizations rose by 36 for a total of 3,417 patients.

Ontario reported 38 more virus-related deaths were added as hospitalizations surpass 4,000.

A total of 77 deaths was recorded, exceeding the previous national high of 57 last Thursday, official data showed, as the Omicron variant rips through the country.

A Global News analysis of provincial health data shows there are now 10,038 patients receiving care in hospital. Of those, 1,148 people are in intensive care units.

The City of Lethbridge is looking into the deaths of numerous waterfowl at Henderson Lake, including ducks and geese.

Kamel expressed shock that after a yearlong investigation, there seemed to be no consensus from witnesses on the timeline of how the government responded to the health crisis.

For many Quebecers, Monday's snowstorm came at an inopportune time after holidays that were difficult, with many pandemic restrictions in place. How can one cope with the stress?

The preliminary results raised questions about Israel's decision to offer a second booster shot - and fourth overall - to its over-60 population.

The deaths reported by the MLHU involved three vaccinated men in their 80s and 90s, two of whom were associated with long-term care.

Quebec says there are now 3,381 people hospitalized from COVID-19, with 286 people in intensive care, an increase of four as the Omicron wave continues in the province.

A COVID-19 vaccine called CORBEVAX can be manufactured cheaply in low-income countries, without the complications of licensing, patents, or limited supply.

The latest figures released by the Ontario government Monday morning show there are 3,887 people in hospital with COVID-19, with 578 of them in intensive care.

In a letter to the federal and Ontario governments, Air Canada, WestJet and Toronto Pearson are calling for a shift of the testing capacity from the airports to the community.

The Concession Street warming centre is not currently being operated between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m., leaving people without a place to keep warm during the day.

Experts say there is a lack of consistency when it comes to how different leagues and sporting bodies enforce COVID-19 vaccination requirements.

Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos says the federal government has a duty to control borders while the Omicron variant continues to spread.

A unanimous ruling by a three-judge Federal Court bench dealt a final blow to Djokovic's hopes of chasing a record 21st Grand Slam win at the Australian Open.

With COVID-19 masks like the N95 in short supply and kids getting ready to resume in-class learning in Ontario, here are some tips for stepping up your PPE game on a budget.

Many of B.C.'s largest salmon runs pass through Alaskan waters on their way home to spawn in B.C., according to the non-profit organizations that commissioned the report.

Experts say a third COVID-19 dose is needed to increase the level of antibodies following their decline. However, it's not clear how long an mRNA booster dose remains effective.

Six of the 132 COVID-19 inpatients in LHSC's care are in Children's Hospital, down from eight Thursday, with five or fewer in pediatric critical care.

Defence Department spokesman Daniel Le Bouthillier says reviews had been launched against 100 Armed Forces members by the end of December for repeatedly refusing to get their jabs.

Wordle is the latest internet sensation, spawning strategy, frustration and a thousand memes.

P.E.I. Premier Dennis King issued a statement today extending condolences to the families of the two people. Officials are also reporting 225 new cases of COVID-19.

The city will host 23 outdoor skating rinks. supported by a group of more than 50 volunteers who prepare, flood and maintain the ice

Of the 3,085 hospital patients for COVID-19 in Quebec, 275 are being treated in intensive care units, according to the latest numbers released by the province.

Meanwhile, the death toll in Ontario has risen to 10,522 as 42 more virus-related deaths were added. Ontario reported 10,964 new cases.

Regional unions across Canada report that nurses who have requested fit-tested respirators still can't get them in some cases, despite the Omicron variant surging in the country.

It was the Lethbridge neighbourhood of SunRidge that helped set the standard for green living in Canada in 2006, according to Built Green Canada.

The highly transmissible Omicron variant is forcing mathematicians to rework the models that have helped shaped Canada's understanding of COVID-19.

The stress on the health system from the Omicron variant of the novel coronavirus is radically different compared with the other four waves since March 2020, the doctor said.

Poorer nations rejected 100 million COVID-19 vaccine doses in December alone, according to UNICEF, mainly because of their rapid expiry date.

'To have that intensity of storms that far north, creating that kind of damage, is not something we’ve seen before.'

LHSC is caring for a record-high 135 inpatients with COVID-19. Among staff, there are 509 cases of COVID-19, down from 512 the day before but up from 350 a week ago.

As of Jan. 1, 45 per cent of kids ages five to 11 have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. As Omicron spreads, experts say that rate must go up.

Six months later, the Kanaka Bar is preparing to rebuild but this time Chief Patrick Michell says he wants to be sure that homes can withstand all kinds of extreme weather events.

Health officials in Quebec have also announced 45 new deaths and just under 8,800 new cases of COVID-19 as the Omicron wave continues in the province.

A press conference Thursday is scheduled for 3 p.m. where Premier Francois Legault is expected to unveil details of Quebec's back-to-school COVID-19 plan.

The rapid spread of the Omicron variant has fueled a spike in COVID-19 cases to record highs in Britain.

Portions of the seawall that have been restored fared well in the storm, said Ian Stewart, and Vancouver must now decide whether to continue restorations or make a "quantum leap."

During the COVID-19 pandemic, several helplines for women experiencing domestic violence have reported striking jumps in calls.

Many provinces have decided to restrict molecular PCR testing to individuals who are at a higher risk of being hospitalized from COVID-19.

The service, Lumeca, was first introduced to Saskatchewan in 2019 but has been discontinued effective December 2021.

The suspension of visitation rights should be as short as possible and can be reversed once the epidemiological situation changes or the father decides to get vaccinated.

WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said more than 90 countries were yet to meet the target of vaccinating 40 per cent of their populations.

Health Minister Christian Dubé wrote on Twitter that around 7,000 vaccination appointments were made Tuesday, the same day the province announced a tax for the unvaccinated.

Ontario reported 9,782 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, though that is an underestimate of the true widespread transmission of the virus due to recent testing restrictions.

Legal experts say provinces have a constitutional authority to levy direct taxes in order to pay for services like health care, and that constitutional challenges will likely fail.

The term is used to describe a co-infection when a person catches the influenza virus and the coronavirus simultaneously.