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B.C. health officer asks residents to change holiday plans if feeling unwell

B.C. health officer asks residents to change holiday plans if feeling unwell

VICTORIA — British Columbia has hit its COVID-19 testing capacity as the provincial health officer asked residents Friday to not get tested unless they have symptoms. Dr.
COVID highs in Quebec, Ontario and other provinces as Nunavut orders lockdown

COVID highs in Quebec, Ontario and other provinces as Nunavut orders lockdown

Quebec, Ontario, Manitoba and British Columbia reported record high COVID-19 case counts on Christmas Eve as Nunavut ordered a full lockdown to prevent further spread of the virus.
Feds still plan to act on credit card fees as merchants worry over pandemic delays

Feds still plan to act on credit card fees as merchants worry over pandemic delays

OTTAWA — The Finance Department said the federal government hasn't abandoned a Liberal pledge to lower the fees merchants pay every time a shopper pays with a credit card.
Polls suggest decline in mental health, but point to clues on how to address it

Polls suggest decline in mental health, but point to clues on how to address it

OTTAWA — A review of polling data is giving a new sense of the toll the COVID-19 pandemic is having on the mental health of Canadians, but may also offers clues for how to address it during the holiday season.
'It is necessary': Nunavut orders lockdown, bans gatherings, over rising COVID cases

'It is necessary': Nunavut orders lockdown, bans gatherings, over rising COVID cases

IQALUIT, Nunavut — Nunavut ordered an immediate "circuit-breaker" lockdown just before Christmas over rising COVID-19 cases in various communities.
Hunger causing more concern than COVID-19 in wintry Afghanistan, say aid agencies

Hunger causing more concern than COVID-19 in wintry Afghanistan, say aid agencies

OTTAWA — As the first snowfall dusted the Afghan capital of Kabul earlier this month, Mary-Ellen McGroarty pondered the rough winter that lay ahead. COVID-19 was far from being top of mind.
In Christmas message, Trudeau says Canadians can be hopeful amid the pandemic

In Christmas message, Trudeau says Canadians can be hopeful amid the pandemic

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says there is still reason for Canadians to be hopeful despite the ongoing crisis of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Queuing for COVID boosters and deadly ferry fire: In The News for Dec. 24

Queuing for COVID boosters and deadly ferry fire: In The News for Dec. 24

In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of Dec. 24 ... What we are watching in Canada ...
Can she lift Tory fortunes? Manitoba premier promises COVID relief and calmer waters

Can she lift Tory fortunes? Manitoba premier promises COVID relief and calmer waters

WINNIPEG — Manitoba Premier Heather Stefansonhas promised a more collaborative approach than her predecessor. And two months into the job, she has already reversed some of Brian Pallister's most unpopular decisions.
'The right thing to do': Canadians differ on holiday plans in light of Omicron threat

'The right thing to do': Canadians differ on holiday plans in light of Omicron threat

It's beginning to look a lot like ... last year.