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N.S. premier reports three deaths, 256 Nova Scotians in hospital with COVID-19 Wednesday

Nova Scotia health officials reported three new deaths related to COVID-19 on Wednesday.

File photo: Test tubes are prepared for COVID-19 testing inside a hospital. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)

Saint John Police Force investigates early-morning shooting

A 26-year-old man is in hospital with life-threatening injuries following an early-morning shooting in Saint John.

The Saint John Police Force is investigating an early-morning shooting in the city.

New Brunswickers respond to call for help with province’s pandemic response

The New Brunswick government issued an urgent call for volunteers Tuesday and, in less than 24 hours, more than 1,600 residents responded to the plea for help with the province’s pandemic response.

P.E.I. reports one COVID-19 related death Wednesday, 304 new cases

Dr. Heather Morrison, Prince Edward Island’s chief public health officer, reported one additional COVID-19 related death Wednesday, involving a person between the ages of 60 and 79.

Trudeau promises to support Ukraine as Canadian warship departs for Black Sea

A Canadian warship departed for Europe and the Black Sea near Russia on Wednesday, as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau admitted to fears of a Russian invasion in Ukraine.

No one knows why the crows are dying in a Charlottetown park, scientists called in

It was during the holiday break that something awful started happening to many of the thousands of crows that frequent Victoria Park in downtown Charlottetown.

Ottawa and First Nations in P.E.I. sign agreement to establish national park reserve

Parks Canada has signed a provisional agreement with two First Nations to establish a new national park reserve on a pristine chain of islands along the northwest coast of Prince Edward Island.

'This wave has hit us worse than ever before': N.S. business owner struggling as COVID-19 pandemic lingers on

Ashley Taylor has owned Cutting Edge Studio and Boutique in Port Hawkesbury, N.S. for seven years and employs a staff of six. Taylor said she is struggling for the first time since opening the doors of her business.

'You've got to get the shot': N.B. pharmacist recovering from COVID-19 credits vaccines for keeping him out of hospital

A New Brunswick pharmacist who is recovering from COVID-19 credits vaccines for keeping him out of the hospital.

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Despite having enough doses for all, just 35 per cent of Canadians boosted

Canada has enough supply of COVID-19 vaccines to offer booster doses to all who are eligible, though so far just 35 per cent of Canadians have received their third shot, according to the federal health minister.

Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos looks on as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau responds to a question during a news conference, Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2022 in Ottawa. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

Supply chain disruptions, shift in consumer behaviour keep inflation elevated in Canada

CTVNews.ca created five charts using data from Statistics Canada and interviewed economists to help explain why inflation in Canada remains so high, amid the continuing effects of the pandemic on the global supply chain.

Food manufacturers start to cut capacity amid labour shortages and supply chain woes

Canada's food manufacturers are starting to cut capacity and focus on key products as they confront labour shortages and supply chain problems that show no signs of easing.

When could the COVID-19 pandemic switch to endemic?

An infectious diseases specialist says the COVID-19 pandemic could begin pivoting to an endemic status in higher-income countries by early spring, based on how Omicron is spreading and affecting hospitalization rates.

Canadian trial: Remdesivir reduces need for ventilation by half for COVID-19 patients

A Canadian study suggests the antiviral medication remdesivir could have a 'modest but significant effect' on COVID-19 patient outcomes, including decreasing the need for mechanical ventilation by approximately 50 per cent.

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Canada 'committed' to Ukraine, as tensions escalate

Tensions continue to escalate at the Ukraine-Russia border, as Canada and other allies send military aid to stave off a potential invasion.

When will the COVID-19 pandemic become endemic?

Infectious disease specialist Dr. Monica Gandhi says the pandemic could begin pivoting to an endemic status by early spring in higher-income countries such as Canada and the U.S.