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Canada adds over 5,000 new coronavirus infections as global cases top 60 million

Some Canadians employed, but putting in 0 hours due to coronavirus pandemic: analysis

Mystery of the coronavirus origin: Experts still seeking answers

Woman in Nelson, B.C. suffers heart attack after being spit upon by man refusing to wear mask

An inside look at how Nova Scotia tests for COVID-19

‘Perfect storm’: Growing calls to address domestic violence during coronavirus

Nova Scotia reports 16 new coronavirus cases, 1 recovery Wednesday

Mexican ambassador slams vaccine ‘selfishness’ following Tories’ comments

Coronavirus: Atlantic University Sport cancels winter season

Montreal public health says ‘less is more’ for holiday gatherings as COVID-19 crisis continues

All officials for world junior hockey championship in Edmonton will be from Canada

B.C.’s other health crisis: 162 illicit drug overdose deaths, or about 5 people a day, last month

A COVID-19 vaccine will be ‘worth the wait’: Doctor answers coronavirus questions

Men with genetic disorder hemochromatosis 10 times more likely to develop liver cancer: study

Quebec reports 1,100 new coronavirus cases, 28 more deaths as hospitalizations remain stable

Halifax readies for sweeping coronavirus measures as cases trend upward

Ont. woman gets endometriosis surgery in the U.K. after Canadian doctors dismissed her symptoms for years

Ontario reports 1,373 new coronavirus cases, 35 more deaths

EU says first COVID-19 vaccinations possible by Christmas

Some coronavirus vaccines claim to be over 90% effective. What does that mean?

Auditor general highlights Ontario’s ‘confusing,’ indirect communications on COVID-19 in new report

Toronto palliative patients on homeless spectrum confront new challenges due to COVID-19

A quarter of Canadians over the age of 65 are caregivers, StatCan survey reveals

Canadian Blood Services: Only half of donors follow through with stem cell transplants

Canada adds 4,889 new coronavirus infections as global cases near 60 million

‘Behaviour changed’: Emergency hospital visits fell 50% in early days of pandemic

Indigenous Ex-NHLer Fred Sasakamoose dead at 86

For Canadians living abroad, a COVID-19 Christmas means difficult decisions

Two shots. A waiting period. Why the coronavirus vaccine won’t be a quick fix

Scotland to make period products freely available to all

Scotland becomes first country to offer free period products

‘Time to take some tough measures’: New restrictions coming as N.S. reports 37 new COVID-19 cases

Cirque du Soleil wraps up sale transaction, emerges from creditor protection

‘Time to take some tough measures’: New restrictions announced as N.S. sees 37 new COVID-19 cases

Canada secures 26K doses of coronavirus antibody treatment – here’s how it works

Most common COVID-19 symptoms in children include fever, nausea, loss of taste and smell: study

‘It’s exhausting’: ICU nurse shares before-and-after photos of herself to show pandemic toll

OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma pleads guilty in criminal case

New COVID-19 restrictions expected to be announced in Alberta Tuesday afternoon

Ontario health-care staff outline devastating COVID-19 toll on working conditions, mental health

‘Nasty day’ in Labrador as blizzard dumps 63 cm of snow, and counting

Alberta enacts 2nd COVID-19 state of public health emergency. Here’s what it means

Quebec reports 1,124 new coronavirus cases, 45 additional deaths

Quebecers urged to only have 2 gatherings during holidays amid coronavirus crisis

Nova Scotia to test Halifax bar staff and late-night patrons for COVID-19

Quebecers urged to only have 2 gatherings during holiday season amid coronavirus crisis

Watch live as Justin Trudeau addresses soaring coronavirus cases in Canada

Despite ‘best vaccine portfolio’, Canada still reliant on other nations for supply: Trudeau

Nova Scotia reports 37 new cases of COVID-19, shuts down bars, gyms

Ontario reports 1,009 new coronavirus cases, a drop due to technical issues

Wednesday, November 25, 2020

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New Canadian clinical guidelines first to include chapter on weight stigma

For the first time, Canadian Clinical Practical Guidelines for adult obesity management will include a chapter on weight bias and stigma. Dr. Sara Kirk, a professor of Health Promotion at … Read More