The latest:Health officials are once again urging Canadians to avoid large gatherings as COVID-19 cases spike nationwide, and Ontario reported more than 1,000 new infections for the first time on Sunday. Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada's chief public health officer, acknowledged...

The latest:The total number of COVID-19 cases in Canada has passed 200,000. The latest cases from Saskatchewan lifted the national tally over the bleak milestone. The development comes just over four months after Canada reached the 100,000-case threshold. The bulk...

Johnson & Johnson said on Monday it has temporarily paused its COVID-19 vaccine candidate clinical trials due to an unexplained illness in a study participant. Here's a look at COVID-19 news from Canada and around the world.A health-care worker instructs...

The latest: Ontario reports 809 new cases, while Quebec confirms 1,097 new cases. New Brunswick announces 20 new cases, 9 connected to care-home outbreak. Manitoba sees 2 more deaths and 97 new cases. Several European countries report record new cases. Brazil's COVID-19 death toll tops 150,000....

The latest: Delays with online classes, mandatory mask rules adding to challenges of new school year. Canadian military reports 222 COVID-19 cases since pandemic began. Spain unveils huge economic recovery plan amid pandemic. Sri Lanka bans public gatherings amid sharp rise in...

The latest:Health Minister Patty Hajdu is telling Canadians to celebrate Thanksgiving virtually this weekend to avoid spreading COVID-19. She says it is "an act of love" to celebrate over video links instead of in person because of the rising number...

The latest: Applications open for two new COVID-19 federal benefits. Canadians have returned 830,000 pandemic benefit payments, CRA figures show. Report says Canada failed health-care workers amid COVID-19 despite 'dress rehearsal' of SARS.  WHO says 'best estimates' indicate 1 in 10 people worldwide...

The latest:The country's chief public health officer says Canada is running out of time to prevent a major resurgence of COVID-19, with Ontario and Quebec continuing to report some of their highest daily case counts in months. The chance to avert a...

The latest: Quebec considering more restrictions as new cases reach highest-ever single-day total. COVID-19 cases may slow clearing of elective surgery backlog in some provinces, top health official warns. Masks could become mandatory in New Brunswick. Australia's Victoria state Premier reminds people to "not be selfish"...