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Who have provinces pegged to receive COVID-19 vaccines in the coming weeks?

Who have provinces pegged to receive COVID-19 vaccines in the coming weeks?

As COVID-19 vaccine supplies ramp up across the country, most provinces and territories have released details of who can expect to receive a shot in the coming weeks.
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No winning ticket for Tuesday's $50 million Lotto Max jackpot

No winning ticket for Tuesday's $50 million Lotto Max jackpot

TORONTO — No winning ticket was sold for the $50 million jackpot in Tuesday night's Lotto Max draw. However, there was one winning Maxmillions prize of $1 million claimed by a ticket holder in the Prairies.
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A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Tuesday, May 18, 2021

A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Tuesday, May 18, 2021

The latest numbers on COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada as of 10:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday, May 18, 2021. In Canada, the provinces are reporting 283,461 new vaccinations administered for a total of 19,088,652 doses given. Nationwide, 1,450,632 people or 3.
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Canada has key role to play in U.S. economic recovery, Ng tells free-trade meeting

Canada has key role to play in U.S. economic recovery, Ng tells free-trade meeting

WASHINGTON — Canada needs to be a central player in American efforts to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, Mary Ng said Tuesday as North America's trade emissaries sat down to work out the fine points of the new U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement.
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Saskatchewan wildfire grows, forcing evacuations in the area to expand

Saskatchewan wildfire grows, forcing evacuations in the area to expand

PRINCE ALBERT, Sask. — Dry conditions and strong winds caused a large wildfire to grow Tuesday near Saskatchewan's third-largest city even as firefighters fought the flames. "The fire continues to rage," said Prince Albert Mayor Greg Dionne.
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The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Tuesday, May 18, 2021

The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Tuesday, May 18, 2021

The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 7:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday, May 18, 2021. There are 1,338,141 confirmed cases in Canada. _ Canada: 1,338,141 confirmed cases (64,748 active, 1,248,375 resolved, 25,018 deaths).
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Ceasefire needed in Israeli-Palestinian conflict to avoid loss of more civilians: PM

Ceasefire needed in Israeli-Palestinian conflict to avoid loss of more civilians: PM

OTTAWA — Canada is calling for a ceasefire in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict to stop the violence that has been escalating in the region, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Tuesday.
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Police arrest five protesters for refusing to leave anti-logging blockades in B.C.

Police arrest five protesters for refusing to leave anti-logging blockades in B.C.

PORT RENFREW, B.C. — Mounties arrested five people at anti-logging blockades on southern Vancouver Island as they enforced a court injunction Tuesday.
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The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada for Tuesday, May 18, 2021

The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada for Tuesday, May 18, 2021

The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada (all times eastern): 7:30 p.m. Yukon will start vaccinating children aged 12 to 17 on May 31.
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Tam hopeful for summer even as Canada hits grim death milestone in COVID-19 pandemic

Tam hopeful for summer even as Canada hits grim death milestone in COVID-19 pandemic

OTTAWA — Canada's chief public health officer said Tuesday she expects Canadians who got the Oxford-AstraZeneca in the first round of vaccinations will be able to choose which vaccine they get for their second dose. Dr.
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