Going orange or red? London region adds 43 COVID-19 cases, two deaths
The Middlesex-London Health Unit (MLHU) is reporting 43 new COVID-19 cases Thursday and two new deaths, pushing the region closer to a move into stronger restrictions.
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No fanfare and no massive crowds for the Lighting of the Lights
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Alberta set a new daily high on Thursday with 1,854 cases of COVID-19 after nearly 20,000 tests.
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UPDATED | Quebec reverses plan: No holiday gatherings in red zones
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