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A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on May 16, 2021

A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on May 16, 2021

The latest numbers on COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada as of 10:30 p.m. ET on Sunday May 16, 2021. In Canada, the provinces are reporting 317,066 new vaccinations administered for a total of 18,415,536 doses given. Nationwide, 1,410,762 people or 3.
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Pastor, candidate under restraining order arrested for allegedly breaking COVID laws

CALGARY — A Calgary mayoral candidate who is under a restraining order and a pastor both face charges for allegedly violating COVID-19 laws over the weekend. The Calgary Police Service alleges Kevin J.
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The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Sunday, May 16, 2021

The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Sunday, May 16, 2021

The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 8:30 p.m. ET on Sunday May 16, 2021. There are 1,328,582 confirmed cases in Canada. Canada: 1,328,582 confirmed cases (70,341 active, 1,233,293 resolved, 24,948 deaths).
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The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada

The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada (all times Eastern): 7:25 p.m. Alberta is reporting 1,140 new COVID-19 cases and three new deaths. Dr.
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Provinces push forward on vaccination amid lingering questions after Fortin departure

Provinces push forward on vaccination amid lingering questions after Fortin departure

Canadian provinces continued to take steps towards hitting their COVID-19 vaccination targets on Sunday even as questions linger after the departure of the senior military officer in charge of the national immunization drive.
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Ontario makes weekend push toward hitting its vaccination targets

Ontario makes weekend push toward hitting its vaccination targets

TORONTO — Ontario's COVID-19 vaccine effort shifted into high gear on the weekend, administering its seven millionth dose as it prepared to accelerate immunization efforts even further in the coming week.
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Brazil city offers COVID shots to all 18-60 as part of test

Brazil city offers COVID shots to all 18-60 as part of test

BOTUCATU, Brazil (AP) — As some Brazilian states strain to get coronavirus vaccines to complete immunizing their seniors, a city in the interior of Sao Paulo state devoted all its doses Sunday to a mass immunization for all residents 18 to 60 years o
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UK readies for major reopening but new variant sparks worry

UK readies for major reopening but new variant sparks worry

LONDON (AP) — Travelers in England were packing their bags, bartenders were polishing their glasses and performers were warming up as Britain prepared Sunday for a major step out of lockdown — but with clouds of worry on the horizon.
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Raptors' pandemic-plagued season in Tampa ends with a loss to Indiana

TAMPA, Fla. — It was a bizarre season that in the words of Fred VanVleet "sapped the soul" of every member of the team.
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Feds face growing calls for answers after general overseeing vaccine effort sidelined

Feds face growing calls for answers after general overseeing vaccine effort sidelined

OTTAWA — The federal government faced growing calls for answers from experts and political opponents alike on Sunday amid lingering questions about the abrupt reassignment of the military general who was overseeing Canada’s COVID-19 vaccination campa
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