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

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

The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 4:00 a.m. ET on Wednesday, May 19, 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).
Quebec dairy group looks to obtain official designation to protect poutine's identity

Quebec dairy group looks to obtain official designation to protect poutine's identity

MONTREAL — A group representing Quebec's dairy industry says it's eyeing a special government designation for the term poutine in order to better promote it internationally.
A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Wednesday, May 19, 2021

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

The latest numbers on COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada as of 4:00 a.m. ET on Wednesday, May 19, 2021. In Canada, the provinces are reporting 283,461 new vaccinations administered for a total of 19,088,652 doses given.
Lawyers for Egyptian asylum-seeker facing deportation say oversight of CBSA needed

Lawyers for Egyptian asylum-seeker facing deportation say oversight of CBSA needed

OTTAWA — Lawyers for an Egyptian asylum-seeker are calling for increased oversight of the Canada Border Services Agency after he says his family has faced intimidation since an officer contacted authorities in his country of origin.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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