Florists remind us they’re open for business
Florists have been declared an essential service during the current lockdown, but they say the Quebec government hasn’t done enough to get the word out. Read the full report.
No pop-up bike paths without consultation, opposition says
There shouldn’t be such a thing as surprise bike paths, says the opposition at Montreal city hall, and it wants to ensure the public is consulted before any future bicycle paths are implemented. Read the full report.
Man charged with threatening to set fire to synagogue
A man who was arrested after swastikas were spray-painted on a synagogue in Westmount has been charged with threatening to burn the same building. Read the full report.
Quebec further delaying second dose of COVID-19 vaccines theglobeandmail.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from theglobeandmail.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
What you need to know about getting both doses of the COVID-19 vaccine
Getting vaccinated to protect yourself from the virus behind COVID-19 isn t a one-and-done process in Canada right now. Both approved options require a two-dose regimen at a specific time interval but provinces vary on how they re doling out doses.
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In an effort to vaccinate as many people as possible, some provinces are stretching the time between doses
Posted: Jan 15, 2021 4:00 AM ET | Last Updated: January 15
A man walks past the COVID-19 vaccination site at Maimonides long term care facility on Wednesday in Montreal. Quebec is an outlier among provinces in letting up to 90 days pass between doses of vaccine, beyond the federal or manufacturers recommended timeframe.(Ryan Remiorz/The Canadian Press)
It's been a month since the province began its COVID-19 vaccination campaign, and over 107,000 doses have been administered. Health Minister Christian Dubé has vowed to pick up the pace. Here's what you need to know.