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CANADA: Feds say border controls are sufficient despite complaints from Ontario

CANADA: Feds say border controls are sufficient despite complaints from Ontario

Public Safety Minister Bill Blair told reporters today Canada's border controls are some of the strictest in the world
CANADA: COVID-19 fears spark increased interest in home births, midwives say

CANADA: COVID-19 fears spark increased interest in home births, midwives say

A recent survey and reports from midwifery practices indicate that a pronounced uptick in women interested in home births began as the pandemic took hold in the spring
CANADA: Many Canadians who contracted COVID-19 worried about dying, poll says

CANADA: Many Canadians who contracted COVID-19 worried about dying, poll says

The poll also found that nearly one-quarter of those who contracted the illness said they had known someone who died from it
CANADA: 'We've been there before:' National phone line launches to prevent overdose deaths

CANADA: 'We've been there before:' National phone line launches to prevent overdose deaths

Anyone in Canada using a potentially deadly substance can dial a toll-free number and have someone standing by to call for help if needed
CANADA: Moderna establishing Canadian division amid COVID-19 vaccine rollout

CANADA: Moderna establishing Canadian division amid COVID-19 vaccine rollout

Health Canada is in the final stage of its review of Moderna's vaccine, looking to ensure the manufacturing facility and process meet expected standards
Garneau directs CTA to develop new rules for flight cancellation refunds

Garneau directs CTA to develop new rules for flight cancellation refunds

In a statement Monday, Garneau said the pandemic has highlighted a gap in Canada's protections for airline passengers, which weren't designed to cover such lengthy delays
CANADA: Feds weigh response to new COVID-19 strain amid call to ban travel from UK

CANADA: Feds weigh response to new COVID-19 strain amid call to ban travel from UK

Several European countries are shutting their borders to the U.K. as British officials struggle to contain the new strain, which has been blamed on a genetic mutation and resulted in a surge in COVID-19 cases
VILLAGE ARCADE: PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X offer fast load times at a cost

VILLAGE ARCADE: PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X offer fast load times at a cost

The new consoles are fast, but is the cost worth the reward?
CANADA: How some families hope to gather for a pandemic Christmas

CANADA: How some families hope to gather for a pandemic Christmas

Canadians are trying to work out how to spend the holidays this year
CANADA: Feds to invest $9 billion in COVID treatments as vaccine rollout ramps up

CANADA: Feds to invest $9 billion in COVID treatments as vaccine rollout ramps up

Moderna has confirmed its COVID-19 vaccine can now be shipped locally without it needing to be frozen at all