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Too early to credit curfew for drop in COVID-19 cases in Quebec, health experts say

Some correlation between child and parent fitness levels: StatsCan

Derek Sloan has been ejected from the Conservative caucus

Derek Sloan ejected from Conservative caucus over ‘pattern of destructive behaviour’

Coronavirus: Quebec to cover cost of recovering and recycling disposable masks from high schools

Community spread of new COVID-19 variants may be happening in Canada: Tam

London, Ont., COVID-19 antibody test under review could allow for fast, inexpensive testing

Quebec records 1,502 new coronavirus cases, 66 additional deaths

Pregnant women added to coronavirus vaccine priority list in Israel after several hospitalizations

Montreal firefighters need priority access to COVID-19 vaccine, union says

Ontario reports 89 new COVID-19-related deaths, 2,655 more cases

India starts supplying COVID-19 shots to neighbouring nations

Transport Canada officially lifts the ban on Boeing’s 737 MAX 8 planes

‘Like something from a movie’: A look inside the ICU at a Windsor hospital

Coronavirus vaccine rollout: How Canada compares with other countries

America braces for Inauguration Day like no other as Biden set to emphasize call to unity

Experts say pandemic fuelling apparent spike in eating disorders among adolescents

Over 350 million in Asia going hungry due to coronavirus pandemic, UN says

New variants of novel coronavirus detected worldwide, worrying public health experts

Canada adds 4,679 new COVID-19 cases as Pfizer vaccine deliveries to pause

Canadian women’s hockey team reunites after 10-month pandemic separation

‘Shameful’: U.S. coronavirus deaths surpass 400K as Trump leaves office

Ontario premier pleads with incoming Biden administration for COVID-19 vaccine help

Austria probes coronavirus vaccine ‘queue-jumping’

Prince Edward Island looking to ease restrictions amid low COVID-19 infection rate

Canada will receive zero Pfizer vaccine deliveries during last week of January

Trudeau ‘pleased’ to see O’Toole attempt to oust Sloan from caucus over donation

‘We know this is real’: New clinics for coronavirus long-haulers crop up in U.S.

COVID-19 claims the life of first STM employee

Risk of ADHD may increase if expectant mother has autoimmune disorder, study says

‘Lost opportunity’: China, WHO should have acted quicker to stop coronavirus pandemic, panel says

Quebec reports 1,386 new cases, 55 deaths linked to COVID-19

Quebec premier urges feds to ban non-essential international flights to fight COVID-19

Delaying second dose of coronavirus vaccines is ‘risky gamble’: experts

Pfizer delays prompt Quebec to change coronavirus vaccine rollout plan

Quebec changes coronavirus vaccine rollout plan amid Pfizer delivery delays

Ontario reports 1,913 new coronavirus cases, 46 more deaths

A new COVID-19 challenge: Mutations rise along with cases

When can we expect the coronavirus vaccine? Doctor answers COVID-19 questions

The coronavirus is becoming more genetically diverse, leaving experts worried

Norway reviewing deaths of frail and elderly patients vaccinated against COVID-19

COMMENTARY: Coronavirus vaccines and the mismatch between Canada’s expectations and reality

Panel: China, WHO should have acted quicker to stop pandemic

India’s homegrown vaccine developer warns some to avoid shot

Fewer Canadians holding out hope for summer reprieve from pandemic: Ipsos

Growing COVID-19 cases linked to Australian Open travel force players into quarantine

Coronavirus: Research indicates women in the workforce hit hard by COVID-19

Coroner investigating death of Montreal homeless man found inside portable toilet

Coroner investigating death of Montreal homeless man inside portable toilet

Even a small portion of fried foods can increase risk of heart disease, study says

Wednesday, January 20, 2021

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Radon levels higher than recommended in 37% of Halifax homes tested in 2019

October 29, 2020

A research initiative on radon levels in Halifax homes in 2019 showed half of the 76 homes tested had a high concentration of the gas, either at or exceeding limits … Read More