Opponents of masks and COVID-19 restrictions gathered in Vancouver Saturday, despite a surge in case numbers and hospitalizations from the virus.

The Northern Inter-Tribal Health Authority declared a COVID-19 outbreak on Canoe Lake Cree First Nation in northern Saskatchewan on Dec. 1.

A coalition of about 50 retailers is calling on the Ontario government to lift COVID-19 restrictions for non-essential stores it claims is making things worse.

A Winnipeg woman lost the majority of her belongings in a fire Sunday night, just months after cancelling her home insurance because of coronavirus shutdowns.

Only Arviat, which has 86 active coronavirus cases, will remain in lockdown for at least another two weeks.

Only curbside pickup and delivery is available during the 28-day lockdown period — unlike the LCBO, which is also deemed essential where a customer can walk into a retail store.

Many scientists expect the biggest annual fall in carbon emissions in generations this year as a result of coronavirus measures globally.

Toronto residents rushed out into a snowstorm to tackle Christmas shopping, stock up on supplies or squeeze in last-minute haircuts on Sunday as they prepared to hunker down for a lockdown meant to curb the spread of COVID-19.

For at least the next 28 days, non-essential retailers can only offer curbside pickup, while restaurants are closed to all but takeout and delivery orders in the two COVID-19 hot spots.

As more restrictions are imposed for in-store shopping in Toronto and Peel Region, Jon Hamilton, a spokesperson for Canada Post, said they too are bracing for a busy season.