Despite the Canada-U.S. land border now being open, some travellers say the mandatory negative molecular COVID-19 test required to return to Canada, which can cost more than the equivalent of C$150, has them continuing to forgo trips. However, some Canadians report being able to find these tests for free in the U.S. through a government-funded program offered across all states.
Provincial highway webcams in B.C. have captured images of some of the roads affected by extreme weather, as the province continues to deal with flooding, mudslides and rockslides.
Health Canada has received Moderna's submission for authorization of its COVID-19 vaccine for children ages six to 11. According to the federal agency, the pediatric vaccine submission came Tuesday and the review is being prioritized, alongside the ongoing review of the Pfizer vaccine for children.
Federal NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh wants the Liberal government to pay the cost of fixing Iqaluit's ongoing water emergency.
Ontario health officials are reporting 481 new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday.
While intense rainfall has eased in much of southern B.C., the province is grappling with the severe impacts of flooding and wind that's led to evacuation orders, highway closures, roadway collapses and power outages.
Several weather warnings in British Columbia were eased Tuesday morning, following days of torrential rain which washed out sections of major highways and caused severe flooding in several communities.
A U.K. company that developed a new COVID-19 vaccine intended to be delivered via a small skin patch with microneedles has been granted approval for human trials.
A mix of record rainfall, melting snow and boosted freezing levels has led to catastrophic flooding in the British Columbia interior, according to an Environment Canada meteorologist.
An intense storm slamming the West Coast has left a trail of devastation and chaos in B.C., with flooding, mudslides and evacuation orders issued to try to ensure public safety.
Heavy rain has caused flooding, mudslides and evacuations across southern British Columbia. The province has been dealing with a 'significant atmospheric river,' as Environment Canada puts it, for the past three days.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the federal government is ready to provide help for those affected by the devastating flooding in British Columbia on Monday.
