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The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Monday, Dec. 21, 2020

The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Monday, Dec. 21, 2020

The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 8:30 p.m. ET on Monday Dec. 21, 2020. There are 515,314 confirmed cases in Canada. _ Canada: 515,314 confirmed cases (77,361 active, 423,621 resolved, 14,332 deaths).
Lockdown to begin for all of Ontario on Boxing Day as cases soar in province

Lockdown to begin for all of Ontario on Boxing Day as cases soar in province

TORONTO — Ontario will go into lockdown on Boxing Day in an effort to bring soaring COVID-19 cases under control, a move the province announced Monday after health advisers said thousands of infections could be avoided if tough restrictions were impo
Airline watchdog ordered to develop new rules for flight cancellation refunds

Airline watchdog ordered to develop new rules for flight cancellation refunds

The federal government is directing the Canadian Transportation Agency to strengthen rules that require airlines to refund passengers for cancelled flights.
The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada on Dec. 21, 2020

The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada on Dec. 21, 2020

The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada (All times Eastern): 6:15 p.m. British Columbia provincial health officer Dr.
Federal government announces funding to restore Wood Buffalo National Park

Federal government announces funding to restore Wood Buffalo National Park

OTTAWA — The federal government has more than doubled previous funding commitments for Canada's largest national park to answer environmental concerns from Indigenous groups and a United Nations agency.
Ontario premier demands increased COVID-19 testing at airports as new variant emerges

Ontario premier demands increased COVID-19 testing at airports as new variant emerges

OTTAWA — Ontario Premier Doug Ford blasted the federal government Monday for not moving faster on COVID-19 testing for incoming international travellers as a new variant prompted more border closures.
Canadian submarine docked extra year due to leak found following errant test

Canadian submarine docked extra year due to leak found following errant test

OTTAWA — One of the Royal Canadian Navy's four beleaguered submarines will remain docked for repairs an extra year after a leak was discovered in a ballast tank that was not properly drained.
Many Canadians who contracted COVID-19 worried about dying: Poll

Many Canadians who contracted COVID-19 worried about dying: Poll

OTTAWA — A new poll has pulled back the curtains on the fear and anxiety that comes with contracting COVID-19, including widespread concern among those who have tested positive for the illness that they could die.
Correctional officers arrested in death of Indigenous man in N.L. jail: police

Correctional officers arrested in death of Indigenous man in N.L. jail: police

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Police say several correctional officers have been arrested in connection with the death of an Indigenous man in a Newfoundland and Labrador provincial jail — but they won't say how many.
Health Canada has final data needed from Moderna to make a decision on vaccine

Health Canada has final data needed from Moderna to make a decision on vaccine

OTTAWA — Health Canada says it will "soon" be ready to announce if it can authorize a second COVID-19 vaccine after receiving final documents from U.S. biotech firm Moderna over the weekend.