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A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Thursday, March 11 , 2021

A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Thursday, March 11 , 2021

The latest numbers on COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada as of 10:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, March 11, 2021. In Canada, the provinces are reporting 89,074 new vaccinations administered for a total of 2,719,227 doses given. Nationwide, 587,721 people or 1.
Kielburgers will appear before Commons committee Monday: lawyer

Kielburgers will appear before Commons committee Monday: lawyer

OTTAWA — Capping an extraordinary exchange of demands and counter-demands, a lawyer for WE Charity's co-founders agreed late Thursday that Craig and Marc Kielburger will appear Monday before the House of Commons ethics committee.
No sign Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine causes blood clots: Canadian health authorities

No sign Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine causes blood clots: Canadian health authorities

OTTAWA — Canadian health authorities are keeping a watchful eye on European investigations of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine after reports of blood clots following inoculations, but say there is no evidence they were caused by the vaccine.
Anniversary of COVID-19 pandemic passes unnoticed among mask-wearing Texans

Anniversary of COVID-19 pandemic passes unnoticed among mask-wearing Texans

AUSTIN, Texas — Asked how he spent the last 12 months, Rod Merritt doesn't mince words. "It sucked," sneers the retiree, the contempt on his face obscured by a black mask emblazoned with the words, "I've Been Vaccinated.
The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Thursday, March 11, 2021

The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Thursday, March 11, 2021

The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 7:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, March 11, 2021. There are 899,757 confirmed cases in Canada. <b>_ Canada: 899,757 confirmed cases (30,672 active, 846,714 resolved, 22,371 deaths).
'We will remember them': Canada marks national day of observance for COVID-19 victims

'We will remember them': Canada marks national day of observance for COVID-19 victims

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau rose in the House of Commons Thursday and said March 11, 2020 will always be marked by a before and an after. Since the pandemic began, 2.
No place for abusive behaviour in military, acting defence chief says

No place for abusive behaviour in military, acting defence chief says

OTTAWA — The acting chief of the defence staff says the Canadian Armed Forces, grappling with allegations of misconduct at high levels, has no place for abusive and discriminatory behaviour.
B.C. allows outdoor gatherings of up to 10 people, indoor rules still in place

B.C. allows outdoor gatherings of up to 10 people, indoor rules still in place

VICTORIA — British Columbia's provincial health officer is now allowing up to 10 people to meet outdoors after nearly four months of restrictions that barred in-person gatherings between people from different households. Dr.
The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada for Thursday, March 11, 2021

The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada for Thursday, March 11, 2021

The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada (all times eastern): 5:55 p.m. The Saskatchewan Health Authority says it's dropping the eligible age for seniors to book COVID-19 vaccination appointments to 80, down from 85.
Bloc Québécois MPs join Liberals to cut off debate on assisted-dying bill

Bloc Québécois MPs join Liberals to cut off debate on assisted-dying bill

OTTAWA — With the support of the Bloc Québécois, the minority Liberal government moved to ensure a bill to expand access to medical assistance in dying is put to a final vote Thursday in the House of Commons.