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$2B in federal funding aims to help schools reopen safely as COVID-19 numbers climb

Money earmarked to improve air ventilation, boost sanitation and buy protective equipment

Here’s a breakdown of the allotments:

Alberta: $262.8 million

British Columbia: $242.4 million

Manitoba: $85.4 million

New Brunswick: $39.8 million

Newfoundland and Labrador: $26.2 million

Northwest Territories: $4.9 million

Nova Scotia: $47.9 million

Nunavut: $5.8 million

Ontario: $763.3 million

Prince…

Made-in-Canada COVID-19 vaccine effort slowed by manufacturing delay

VIDO-InterVac director says key ingredient needed for study is blocking progress on a path to approval

Darryl Falzarano says he’s respectful, but not fearful, when he works with COVID-19 in the Level 3 containment lab.

In early February, a tiny tube of yellow-tinged liquid was packed into a sealed container designed to withstand an airplane crash. 

The sample was from the first…

COVID-19 exposure on flights, cruise ships and trains

COVID-19 in Canada

August 4, 2020, 7:00 p.m. EDT

Number of people tested

4,236,521

Total cases

117,792

Active cases

6,384

Recovered

102,450

Deaths

8,958

Have you been on a flight, cruise, or train recently? Check the listed exposure locations to see if you may have been exposed to COVID-19.

Exposure to COVID-19

You may have been exposed to…

The Royal Canadian Mint launched the new coin last week

Nika Collison says she was blown away by how hard the Royal Canadian Mint worked to pay tribute to her grandfather Bill Reid in a way that honoured the Haida artist’s legacy, family and heritage.

The Mint on Tuesday launched a new tooniefeaturing a black Haida grizzly bear painted by Reid in 1988. Three million will be in circulation, and two million of those will be in full colour.

Enjoy Summer in Surrey

Play Local, Stay Local

You don’t have to travel far this summer! Enjoy outdoor opportunities right here in Surrey. Consider a summer holiday close to home and stay safe while having fun at various parks, outdoor amentities and activities that the City has to offer. Explore our list of free and low-cost ways to enjoy a staycation in your community.

Water Sports & Outdoor Pools

Be active…

Japan looks to lift coronavirus emergency in some areas ahead of May 31 deadline

Japanese Economy Minister Yasutoshi Nishimura said on Sunday the government is looking to lift the state of emergency in “many of 34 prefectures” that are not among the hardest hit by the coronavirus pandemic before the nationwide deadline of May 31. 

“Lifting the state of emergency in many of 34 prefectures that exclude those under specific cautions will likely come in sight as many…