August 5, 2020– The number of coronavirus disease (Covid-19) cases in the United States surpassed 4.8 million on Wednesday, reaching 4,802,275, according to the Center for Systems Science and Engineering (CSSE) at Johns Hopkins University. Meanwhile, the US national death toll from the disease rose to 157,551, according to the CSSE. The hardest-hit state California recorded 527,074 cases, followed by...
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Lebanese-Canadians look for ways to help while grappling with Beirut tragedy
“There’s a sense of mixed emotion, of guiltiness for being grateful that we’re in a great country like Canada, and at the same time feeling very guilty that we can’t be back home with family members and friends and actually help out with the disaster,”
Canada signs deals with Pfizer, Moderna to get doses of COVID-19 vaccines
In July, Public Services and Procurement Canada issued bids to supply 75 million syringes and other vaccine administration supplies like alcohol swabs and bandages, to be delivered by the end of October. The goal is to have enough supplies to give every Canadian two doses of a vaccine.
Minister Anand anticipates delivery of approved vaccines in 2021.
Iglesia Ni Cristo Celebrates 106 years of Global Civic Prominence
The Honourable Elizabeth Dowdeswell. Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, greets INC:
"It is with pleasure that I congratulate the Canadian congregations of the Iglesia Ni Cristo on the Church's 106th anniversary. The challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic notwithstanding, this is a significant moment that is sure to be the source of happy memories for years to come."
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Department of Health (DOH) proposes higher Covid-19 bed allocation
On Wednesday, the reported 3,462 new Covid-19 infections, raising the country’s overall tally to 115,980.
US Covid-19 cases surpass 4.8M: Johns Hopkins University
August 5, 2020– The number of coronavirus disease (Covid-19) cases in the United States surpassed 4.8 million on Wednesday, reaching...
Toronto-area Liberal MP Michael Levitt puts family first, announces resignation
n a Facebook post, Levitt says he has loved being a Member of Parliament but the intense, “all-encompassing” job has taken a toll on his family — especially since the COVID-19 crisis hit Canada five months ago.
Lebanese-Canadians look for ways to help while grappling with Beirut tragedy
“There’s a sense of mixed emotion, of guiltiness for being grateful that we’re in a great country like Canada, and at the same time feeling very guilty that we can’t be back home with family members and friends and actually help out with the disaster,”
Canada signs deals with Pfizer, Moderna to get doses of COVID-19 vaccines
In July, Public Services and Procurement Canada issued bids to supply 75 million syringes and other vaccine administration supplies like alcohol swabs and bandages, to be delivered by the end of October. The goal is to have enough supplies to give every Canadian two doses of a vaccine.
Minister Anand anticipates delivery of approved vaccines in 2021.
Feds earmark $3.3B for provinces, territories for COVID-19 infrastructure
The federal government is envisioning the money will be used to retrofit schools, hospitals and long-term care facilities to better limit the spread of the novel coronavirus, as well as build more bike lanes and walking paths for people to get outside.
Iglesia Ni Cristo Celebrates 106 years of Global Civic Prominence
The Honourable Elizabeth Dowdeswell. Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, greets INC:
"It is with pleasure that I congratulate the Canadian congregations of the Iglesia Ni Cristo on the Church's 106th anniversary. The challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic notwithstanding, this is a significant moment that is sure to be the source of happy memories for years to come."
Canada Revenue Agency extends tax payment deadline to Sept. 30
Anyone who doesn’t file their income taxes on time could be cut off from income-tested benefits like the Canada Child Benefit, or have to repay some of the money from those benefits if there’s a large change from the previous tax year’s return.