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The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Saturday, May 8 2021
The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 8:00 p.m. ET on Saturday May 8, 2021. There are 1,279,971 confirmed cases in Canada. Canada: 1,279,971 confirmed cases (81,052 active, 1,...
May 08, 2021

Police: 3 hurt in Florida mall shooting as shoppers scatter
MIAMI - A shooting at an upscale South Florida shopping mall that erupted from a fight between two groups of people left three persons injured Saturday afternoon and sent anxious shoppers fleeing, pol...
May 08, 2021

Bernier speaks at ‘freedom rally,’ violates public health rules
Whenever the next federal election comes up, Maxime Bernier of the People's Party of Canada (PPC) aims to run for prime minister.On Saturday afternoon, he spoke to a packed-together, maskless crowd in...
May 08, 2021

Zibanejad scores 2 in 3rd as Rangers edge Bruins 5-4
BOSTON - Mika Zibanejad scored two of New York's four third-period goals, and the Rangers ended their season with a 5-4 victory over the Boston Bruins on Saturday to halt a five-game losing streak. Al...
May 08, 2021

Dajome scores twice, Vancouver Whitecaps hand CF Montreal first loss of the season
SANDY, Utah - The Vancouver Whitecaps handed Canadian rival CF Montreal its first loss of the season on Saturday, downing the visitors 2-0. Cristian Dajome had a brace, scoring off a penalty kick in t...
May 08, 2021

Dozens gather at cafe to rally against health orders in Alberta
MIRROR, Alta. - An anti-lockdown protest went ahead outside a caf in central Alberta on Saturday, despite pouring rain and a pre-emptive court injunction. Dozens of protesters gathered outside the Whi...
May 08, 2021

Nova Scotia's top doctor sparks meme with caution on non-essential shopping
HALIFAX, United Kingdom - Nova Scotia's top doctor has launched a social media meme with his comments imploring residents to cease shopping for non-essential items, including Birkenstock sandals offer...
May 08, 2021

Province breaks 500,000 mark for COVID-19 vaccines, vaccine bookings open to 32+
An additional 13,042 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been given in Saskatchewan, bringing the total number of vaccines administered in the province to 504,482. The 13,042 doses of COVID-19 vaccine repo...
May 08, 2021

Obama dog Bo, once a White House celebrity, dies from cancer
WASHINGTON - Former President Barack Obama's dog Bo died Saturday after a battle with cancer, the Obamas said on social media. News of Bo's passing was shared by Obama and his wife Michelle on Instagr...
May 08, 2021

Tam warns that full vaccination does not equal full protection from COVID-19
Canada's chief public health officer is reminding Canadians that even those who are fully vaccinated are not completely immune to COVID-19. Speaking today at a virtual townhall for Yukoners, Dr. There...
May 08, 2021