Jacob Serebrin
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Reporter with The Canadian Press
'Realistic' concern delayed second COVID-19 vaccine dose could lead to new variants, experts say
Experts say delaying the second dose of some COVID-19 vaccines could lead to the emergence of new variants of the virus — but there's no sign it has happened yet.
Experts disagree on merits of Quebec's vaccine strategy
Quebec's director of national health said he's still not sure when the province will begin administering COVID-19 booster shots — 43 days since officials started injecting people with the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine.
COVID-19 vaccines: Canada wrestles with helping other nations or helping itself
The COVID-19 vaccine rollout is highlighting the disconnect between the way Canadians see their role in the world and reality, according to international affairs experts.
Curfew violation tickets issued to Quebec homeless people sparks call for change
Quebec's second opposition party is calling for people experiencing homelessness to be exempt from the government-imposed curfew.
Quebec accelerates COVID-19 vaccination rollout
Quebec is accelerating its vaccination rollout by inoculating as many people as possible instead of holding back doses to be given later as booster shots.
Feds insist border controls are sufficient despite complaints from Ontario
The federal government defended its approach to securing Canada's border against COVID-19 on Tuesday, December 22, 2020, as Ontario Premier Doug Ford once again called for more testing at points of entry.
Canada's public transit on the rebound from COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to massive declines in public transit ridership across Canada, yet many cities decided to maintain service levels this year, while others even chose to expand.
Health Canada warns people with severe allergies to forgo COVID-19 vaccine
Health Canada warned on Saturday, December 12, 2020, that people allergic to ingredients in the COVID-19 vaccine should forego getting the shots, days before inoculations are scheduled to begin in this country.
From tents to 4-star hotel, pandemic prompts big changes for Montreal's homeless people
Alexandre was sorting cans one recent morning outside a tent pitched next to a busy Montreal road by the Port of Montreal.