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pandemic illustrates the mental toll it’s taking on Canadian youth, says the researcher behind a project analyzing their artwork.Many of the submissions by kids and teenagers on childart.ca depict people alone, haunted by shadowy spectres, or worse, their own thoughts.Collectively, the images paint a stark picture of how the trials of young life under lockdown could shape the next generation, says Nikki Martyn, program head of early childhood studies at University of Guelph-Humber.While the study is still underway, Martyn said initial observations suggest that coming of age during the COVID-19 crisis can create an emotional maelstrom during a critical period of adolescent development.Being a teenager is tough enough at the best of times,

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Coronavirus: Saskatoon police chief tests positive for COVID-19

Saskatoon Police Service (SPS) says its chief has tested positive for the novel coronavirus.Police Chief Troy Cooper learned of the diagnosis on Thursday, according to a press release.

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B.C. health officials to provide live Thursday COVID-19 update

COVID-19 response at 3 p.m. PT, Thursday.Global News will stream the briefing live here and on our Facebook page and carry it on BC1.

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6 new cases of COVID-19 reported in Nova Scotia Thursday

COVID-19 on Thursday and said 32 active cases remain in the province.Three of the cases are in Central Zone. One of the cases is a close contact of a previously reported case.

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Guelph reports 33 new COVID-19 cases, active cases increase to 244

COVID-19 on Thursday as the city’s total case count reached 1,779.Active cases increased by 10 from the previous day to 244, while hospitalizations increased by one to four patients being treated for the disease caused by the novel coronavirus.

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Feds may use border data to stop vacationers from claiming COVID-19 sickness benefit: source

COVID-19.The Canadian Press isn’t identifying the source because the person was not authorized to speak publicly on behind-the-scenes discussions.

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Coronavirus: British Columbia reports 519 new COVID-19 cases, 12 deaths

COVID-19 on Wednesday, along with 12 new deaths.Officials have yet to release their written statement for the day, but the BC CDC’s online dashboard reports the province’s coronavirus death toll had reached 1,031. B.C.

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Manitoba expands vaccine distribution to fight COVID 19 as cases remain low

COVID-19 to such an extent that it could provide vaccine to every adult in the province before May — if there are enough doses in the national supply chain.“With substantial expansion and with the existing (job) applications we’ve received, we could expand to the point of reaching all Manitobans by the end of April,” Dr. Joss Reimer, a member of Manitoba’s COVID-19 vaccine committee, said Wednesday.

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Ontario’s new COVID-19 restrictions still allow for builders to keep working on condos, other jobs

COVID-19 emergency measures allow construction to continue on many developments, including condos.Residential Construction Council of Ontario president Richard Lyall says the exception is important because the province has not been producing enough housing to meet demand.

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Montreal ‘once again the epicentre’ of COVID-19 crisis as city adds hundreds of hospital beds

COVID-19 as the growing number of hospitalizations and cases put pressure on the city’s health network.Hospitalizations linked to the health crisis have nearly doubled in the span of a month. The number of patients in local hospitals was 366 in mid December — but now it has topped 700.“Montreal is once again the epicentre of the pandemic and the situation remains very, very difficult in hospitals,” said Mayor Valérie Plante told reporters during a news conference Wednesday.Quebec topped 1,500 hospitalizations Wednesday, a number not seen since the spring when the pandemic first bore down.

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CEO of Southlake hospital in Newmarket, Ont., tests positive for COVID-19

Southlake Regional Health Centre in Newmarket, Ont., has tested positive for the novel coronavirus, a hospital spokesperson confirmed Wednesday.Spokesperson Kathryn Perrier said Arden Krystal is experiencing mild, “flu-like” COVID-19 symptoms and is self-isolating at home.

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COVID-19 outbreak declared over at Georgian Bay General Hospital

COVID-19 outbreak that started on Dec. 4, 2020, at Georgian Bay General Hospital in Midland, Ont., has been declared over.The outbreak saw 65 COVID-19 cases — 32 among patients, 32 among staff and one involving a visitor — and affected the hospital’s 2 North inpatient unit and several other inpatient units, which were removed from outbreak status on Dec.

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Ontario outlines when people over the age 80 can be vaccinated for COVID-19

COVID-19 vaccination plan that now specifies vaccinating people over 80 years old.In documents released Wednesday, the government said older adults — those aged 80 and older, and then decreasing in five-year increments to 75, 70, 65 and so on — will be prioritized in Phase 2 over the course of the three-phase vaccine rollout. Ontario plans to provide 1st COVID-19 vaccine shot in all nursing homes by Feb.

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Ontario plans to provide 1st COVID-19 vaccine shot in all nursing homes by Feb. 15

COVID-19 vaccine in all nursing homes and high-risk retirement homes by Feb. 15.The province says residents, workers and essential caregivers at those facilities will get the first dose of the vaccine by that date.The plan builds on an earlier pledge to give the COVID-19 vaccine to long-term care facilities in hot spots by Jan.

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Guelph reports 30 new COVID-19 cases, another 47 people have recovered

COVID-19 on Wednesday as the city’s total case count reached 1,746, while another 47 people have recovered from the disease.The city’s resolved case count has reached 1,494. Ontario declares 2nd state of emergency, issues stay-at-home order Active cases fell by 17 from the previous day to 234.

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Lockdowns, curfew, stay-at-home order: What’s next in Canada’s COVID-19 fight?

Coronavirus: Ontario declares 2nd state of emergency, issues stay-at-home order On Tuesday, the province issued a state of emergency and a stay-at-home order, which means all Ontario residents must stay at home except for essential reasons.Colin Furness, an infection control epidemiologist and assistant professor at the University of Toronto, argued that from a public health point of view, restricting travel between provinces will help stop the spread of COVID-19.“From a public health standpoint, I think travel is an incredibly unsafe thing to do,” he said.

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Active COVID-19 cases in B.C. continue to drop as 446 new cases, 9 more deaths added

COVID-19 cases in British Columbia continued to fall Tuesday as recoveries outpace new infections.Health officials confirmed another 446 new cases over the past 24 hours, while also announcing 615 other patients have now recovered from the virus.The new cases and recoveries brought B.C.’s total number of active cases to 5,045 — a drop of over 1,000 since Friday. Metro Vancouver’s top doctor defends response, transparency amid COVID-19 outbreaks The province also saw nine more deaths since Monday, bringing the death toll to 1,019.Monday saw B.C.

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Long-term care, retirement home residents in Simcoe Muskoka begin to receive COVID-19 vaccine

COVID-19 vaccine, while retirement home residents will start getting it next week.The COVID-19 immunization program began in long-term care homes on Monday, after the Ontario government decided that the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine could safely be transported to long-term care and retirement homes. Coronavirus: Ontario declares 2nd state of emergency, issues stay-at-home order “COVID-19 has had a devastating impact on both the residents and employees in long-term care and being able to offer the protection this vaccine provides to those who are the most vulnerable is a critical milestone,” Dr.

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Manitobans part of study looking at how many Canadians have had COVID-19 and didn’t know

Statistics Canada looking into how many Canadians have been previously infected with COVID-19, whether they had symptoms or not.

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Small business group slams new Ontario COVID-19 retail restrictions

The Canadian Federation of Independent Business has slammed new provincial lockdown rules in Ontario, saying they are unfair to small businesses.For the 28 days beginning this Thursday, Ontario’s non-essential retail stores can only open between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m.

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Police charge northern Ontario ice hut owner following violation of COVID-19 restrictions

COVID-19 and has limited outdoor gatherings to 10 as of Dec. 26.

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Nova Scotia provides $25M to help universities impacted by COVID-19

[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]“Since the beginning of the pandemic, universities across Nova Scotia have been working hard to ensure students can continue to learn in safe and positive ways,” said Bill Lahey, chair, Council of Nova Scotia University Presidents.“These changes have presented unexpected financial costs and necessary investments, and this funding will help universities address the impact of those.”

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Ontario ski, snowboard hills struggle amid COVID-19 lockdown

coronavirus crisis, public health restrictions and stay-at-home orders are taking a toll on Ontario ski venues.Before the Ontario government announced the closure of ski and snowboard hills as part of a province-wide COVID-19 lockdown Dec. 26, 2020, Mount Pakenham near Ottawa had spent about $800,000 on pre-season expenses, part of which went toward ensuring the hill accommodated the necessary pandemic safety measures.For instance, the resort pivoted so that nearly all its services could be outside — it installed outdoor ticket windows, added 22 outdoor washrooms and enhanced its outdoor barbecue.

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Guelph reports 18th death linked to COVID-19, 29 new cases confirmed

COVID-19 on Tuesday.Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health did not provide further details about the fatal case, but it’s the city’s first this week and fourth so far in January. Ontario declares 2nd state of emergency, issues stay-at-home order Guelph also recorded another 29 cases of COVID-19, bringing its total case count to 1,716.Active cases fell by five from the previous day to 251.

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Coronavirus: Ontario Premier Ford says he ‘takes full responsibility’ for COVID-19 situation in province

Ontario Premier Doug Ford, asked by Global News who the responsibility falls on for the current state of the province, said Tuesday that he “takes full responsibility” for the COVID-19 situation.

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Manitoba’s COVID-19 case count drops below 100, 8 more deaths reported

COVID-19 cases Tuesday and said eight more Manitobans with the virus have died.It’s the first time the province’s list of new daily infections has dropped below 100 since Oct. 19.

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COVID-19 deaths in Ontario’s 2nd wave to exceed 1st if contacts aren’t reduced, modelling suggests

coronavirus deaths from the second wave of the pandemic in Ontario than the first if there isn’t a “significant reduction” in contacts, provincial modelling released Tuesday suggests.The data shows that “mobility, and contacts between people have not decreased with the current restrictions.” While most Ontarians are trying to follow restrictions, cases will not decrease until more of the population does the same, officials said.The new U.K. coronavirus variant also poses serious concern for Ontario, as it’s believed to be 56 per cent more transmissible and could reduce the doubling time for cases by more than two-thirds, according to the data.

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Watch live: Trudeau to give update on Canada’s COVID-19 vaccine plans

Justin Trudeau is set to give an update on Tuesday on Canada’s coronavirus vaccine rollout, amid criticism of a slow start.Trudeau is expected to speak at 11:15 a.m., which is followed by an update from Canada’s health ministers, which will be livestreamed on this page.Ontario Premier Doug Ford claimed last week that the province was “running out” of COVID-19 vaccine doses, adding that its Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine supply is slated to run dry at the end of this week.The federal government has published its coronavirus vaccine delivery list, featuring forecasted shipment dates that outline exactly how many doses of each vaccine provinces and territories can expect, and when.— With a file from Global News’ Rachel Gilmore

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COVID-19 outbreak declared on Red Earth Cree Nation

coronavirus outbreak was declared this past weekend in the northern Saskatchewan community of Red Earth Cree Nation.The Northern Inter-Tribal Health Authority (NITHA) declared it following an increasing number of confirmed COVID-19 cases linked to multiple gatherings, according to a press release on Jan. 9.

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Coronavirus: More than half Manitoba’s active COVID-19 cases are in First Nations population

COVID-19 in the province are First Nations.Manitoba’s First Nation COVID-19 pandemic response team says as of Monday there were 1,578 active COVID-19 cases on reserves and 514 in off-reserve First Nations populations. Manitoba reports 3 more coronavirus deaths, 133 new infections First Nations now account for 40 per cent of new infections while making up about 10 per cent of the overall Manitoba population.Dr.

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B.C. surpasses 1,000 COVID-19 deaths as province adds 1,475 new cases

COVID-19 has surpassed 1,000, marking the latest grim milestone for a pandemic that continues to rage across the province.Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry announced on Monday that 22 more people had died from the disease since Friday, bringing the total since March to 1,010.The weekend also saw 1,475 new cases confirmed in B.C.

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Oneida Nation of the Thames introduces curfew after surge in COVID-19 cases

COVID-19 cases on Friday to 33 active cases as of noon on Monday, Oneida Nation of the Thames has introduced a community-wide curfew and closed its administrative offices.Vaccination has also begun at the community’s long-term care home. Ontario government not currently considering imposing curfew, sources say According to its website, “the Oneida Nation of the Thames is home to 2,172 residents and has a total membership of 6,270.”Thirty-three cases among 2,172 residents works out to a rate of 1,519 per 100,000 population — higher than what has been recorded by Public Health Ontario in Niagara or Hamilton, for example.The 8 p.m.

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Some northern Ontario schools extend remote learning as COVID-19 cases rise

Northern Ontario schools reopen in-person learning as southern students stay home Two schools under the Northwest Catholic District School Board will also remain closed and continue with online learning.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]Students across Ontario began their winter term with online learning last week as part of a provincial lockdown.The government allowed students in northern Ontario to return to physical classrooms on Monday but extended the closure of southern Ontario schools for in-person learning until Jan.

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Guelph reports 118 new COVID-19 cases from the weekend, active cases at 256

COVID-19 on Monday, bringing the city’s total case count to 1,687.Monday’s data encompasses the entire weekend as active cases increased by 26 from Friday to 256, while another 92 people have recovered, bringing total resolved cases to 1,414.

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Newmarket, Ont. recreation complex transformed into COVID-19 vaccination centre

Premier Doug Ford warns of ‘turbulent waters’ ahead in fight against COVID-19 Southlake has been immunizing staff and designated long-term care home workers since Dec. 23.

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COVID-19 outbreak declared at RVH in Barrie, Ont.

COVID-19 outbreak has been declared at the integrated stroke and rehabilitation unit of the Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre (RVH) in Barrie, Ont., with seven patients and two staff members testing positive for the virus as of Saturday.The two staff members are self-isolating at home and the affected patients recently received care in one section of the 40-bed integrated stroke and rehabilitation unit. 1 Georgian Bay hospital unit still under COVID-19 outbreak as staff begin to receive vaccine RVH says all patients in the unit have been swab tested for the novel coronavirus, are isolating in their rooms and are being monitored for symptoms.

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Ontario surpasses 5,000 total COVID-19-related deaths, adds 3,338 new coronavirus cases

coronavirus on Monday, bringing the provincial total to 219,120.Monday’s case count is lower than Sunday’s which saw 3,945 new infections. On Saturday, 3,443 new cases were reported and 4,249 on Friday.According to Monday’s provincial report, 931 cases were recorded in Toronto, 531 were in Peel Region, 241 in York Region, 168 in Niagara Region, 165 in Waterloo Region and 159 in Ottawa.All other public health units in Ontario reported under 150 new cases in the provincial report.

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Ontario cabinet to meet Monday to consider new COVID-19 pandemic measures

COVID-19.A government source says officials worked on new recommendations through the weekend that will be presented to cabinet tonight.The meeting comes ahead of new COVID-19 projections that are set to be made public on Tuesday.Premier Doug Ford has said the projections are very concerning and warned of “rough waters” ahead.

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Canada adds 7,817 new COVID-19 cases as Ontario touts possible curfew

novel coronavirus in Canada painted a lopsided picture Sunday, as one province broke its record in newly reported COVID-19 cases and another recorded none for the first time in eight weeks.Ontario reported nearly 4,000 new coronavirus cases as the spread of the virus in the nation’s most populous province began to prompt warnings from officials and health authorities of the virus spiraling out of control. LeBlanc: vaccine rollout criticism from provinces ‘a bit simplistic,’ Canada remains ‘on track’ Government sources have since told Global News that the province is considering implementing a similar curfew to that of Quebec, with measures to be set in place from 8 p.m.

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B.C. mayor blasts ‘racist rhetoric’ directed at First Nation amid COVID-19 outbreak

COVID-19.North Cowichan Mayor Al Siebring took to Facebook Sunday to call out some community members’ response to a COVID outbreak at the Cowichan Tribes First Nation. First COVID-19 cases detected on Musqueam reserve The nation issued a shelter in place order on Wednesday, and said as of Friday it had identified 39 cases in 19 households since the first case cropped up Jan.

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COVID-19 pandemic pushing B.C. families with special needs to the limit, advocates say

COVID-19 pandemic surges into its second year, advocates and experts say children with special needs and their families are seeing some of the toughest impacts.A recent study by Simon Fraser University researchers surveying nearly 240 such families found they are facing risks others aren’t during the pandemic, and they’re stretched beyond their means.Thirty four per cent said their child’s aggression had worsened during the pandemic, while 37 per cent said they were worried their child might hurt another family member. COVID-19 disproportionately affects children and youth with special needs: B.C.

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Nova Scotia reports 3 new cases of COVID-19 Saturday

Since Oct. 1, Nova Scotia said it has completed 125,637 tests. There have been 440 positive COVID-19 cases and no deaths. No one is currently in hospital, and 409 cases are now resolved.

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St. Francis Xavier University reports 2nd case of COVID-19 Saturday

COVID-19 case on campus.According to the university, the student arrived on Jan. 5 and was tested the same day.

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B.C. adds 18 new COVID-19 deaths, 617 new cases

COVID-19 on Friday, along with 18 new deaths.In a written statement, officials said it brought the province’s death toll to 988. B.C.’s COVID-19 social gathering restrictions to be extended until Feb.

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Second shots of COVID-19 vaccine doses being administered this weekend in New Brunswick

COVID-19 vaccine, the timing of which experts say could impact its effectiveness.Linda Shannon of Sackville said she is thrilled to be among people scheduled to receive their second dose the vaccine on Saturday in Miramichi.“I am very happy to be getting my second dose tomorrow at 4:40, so that will be exactly 21 days to the hour, basically,” said Shannon.

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Seven COVID-19-related deaths reported in Saskatchewan

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Guelph, Wellington County each report new death linked to COVID-19

COVID-19 on Friday.According to Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health, it’s Guelph’s 17th fatal case during the pandemic and Wellington County’s seventh. Guelph’s medical officer of health extends online learning until Jan.

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Doug Ford says Ontario will run out of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines by end of next week

Doug Ford said the province is “running out” of COVID-19 vaccines and that it’ll be out of Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine doses by the end of next week.At a press conference Friday morning, Ford said he spoke with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Thursday night about the need for a more reliable vaccine supply. ‘Urgently need vaccine’ says Toronto’s University Health Network president on COVID-19 doses Ford said Toronto’s University Health Network will run out of its vaccine supply on Friday.

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United States	Cases: 46 252 513 Deaths: 750 423 Recovered: 0
India	Cases: 34 321 025 Deaths: 459 652 Recovered: 0
Brazil	Cases: 21 835 785 Deaths: 608 235 Recovered: 0
United Kingdom	Cases: 9 215 683 Deaths: 141 607 Recovered: 0
Russia	Cases: 8 494 589 Deaths: 237 619 Recovered: 0

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