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The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Thursday, Dec. 10, 2020

The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Thursday, Dec. 10, 2020

The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 7:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, Dec. 10, 2020. There are 442,069 confirmed cases in Canada. _ Canada: 442,069 confirmed cases (73,225 active, 355,735 resolved, 13,109 deaths).
The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada for Thursday, Dec. 10

The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada for Thursday, Dec. 10

The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada (all times Eastern): 7:14 p.m. British Columbia has recorded it highest single-day death toll with 28 fatalities from COVID-19. Provincial health officer Dr.
'His goal was to be remembered forever:' psychiatrist says of van attack killer

'His goal was to be remembered forever:' psychiatrist says of van attack killer

TORONTO — The man who killed 10 pedestrians by driving a van on a Toronto sidewalk believed he would fail in life and wanted to make his mark on the world with a large-scale attack, court heard Thursday. Testifying for the prosecution, Dr.
Budget officer blasts lack of detail in Liberals' $100B stimulus plan

Budget officer blasts lack of detail in Liberals' $100B stimulus plan

OTTAWA — Parliament’s budget watchdog is raising red flags over the lack of details in the Liberal government’s $100-billion stimulus plan, suggesting Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland’s phone is likely “ringing off the hook” from lobbyists wanting
A look at what provinces and territories have said about COVID-19 vaccine plans

A look at what provinces and territories have said about COVID-19 vaccine plans

The federal government says the largest mass immunization effort in Canadian history could begin as early as next week.
B.C. baby of mother in coma from COVID-19 is 'strong and healthy,' aunt says

B.C. baby of mother in coma from COVID-19 is 'strong and healthy,' aunt says

ABBOTSFORD, B.C. — The aunt of a B.C. infant born while his mother was in a coma due to COVID-19 complications says the family is trying to stay hopeful but keep their expectations reasonable as she remains unconscious a month later.
Quebec mother who pleaded guilty in daughter's death testifies at coroner's inquest

Quebec mother who pleaded guilty in daughter's death testifies at coroner's inquest

QUEBEC — A mother who pleaded guilty earlier this year to killing her two-year-old daughter told a coroner's inquest that she was desperate and broke at the time of the murder.
Yukon releases strategy in response to MMIW national inquiry report

Yukon releases strategy in response to MMIW national inquiry report

Yukon has released what it says is the first comprehensive response to a national inquiry's report into missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls.
Yukon to get first Moderna vaccine doses in January, with more in March

Yukon to get first Moderna vaccine doses in January, with more in March

WHITEHORSE — Yukon says it will get Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine in January. Premier Sandy Silver says the territory will get enough of the vaccine for every adult who wants it.
Commons passes assisted-dying bill after Conservatives end filibuster

Commons passes assisted-dying bill after Conservatives end filibuster

OTTAWA — A bill to expand access to medical assistance in dying was approved Thursday by the House of Commons after the Conservatives ended a days-long filibuster.