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Canada crossed another disheartening threshold in the COVID-19 pandemic on Saturday, even as the country's top doctor said there are hopeful signs with case counts and hospitalizations gradually trending downward.

The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada (all times Eastern): 7:30 p.m. The federal government says Canada has now logged more than 800,000 cases of COVID-19.

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia's Liberals named a youthful former cabinet minister and self-described agent of generational change to take the helm as they voted Saturday for Iain Rankin to become party leader and the province's next premier.

The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 7:30 p.m. ET on Saturday Feb. 6, 2021. There are 801,057 confirmed cases in Canada. _ Canada: 801,057 confirmed cases (45,711 active, 734,644 resolved, 20,702 deaths).

OTTAWA — Health Canada is reassuring parents that baby foods sold in the country are safe after reviewing the results of a U.S. investigation into levels of toxic metals in products from several major manufacturers.

OTTAWA — Canadian banks should have to disclose data related to race, gender, income and neighbourhoods to ensure more equitable access to credit and loans, say organizations representing racialized and Indigenous business owners who want Ottawa to s

The latest numbers on COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada as of 4:00 a.m. ET on Saturday, Feb. 6, 2021. In Canada, the provinces are reporting 22,835 new vaccinations administered for a total of 1,042,776 doses given.

The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 4:00 a.m. ET on Saturday, Feb. 6, 2021. There are 797,756 confirmed cases in Canada. _ Canada: 797,756 confirmed cases (46,417 active, 730,730 resolved, 20,609 deaths).

TORONTO — No winning ticket was sold for the $30.8 million jackpot in Friday night's Lotto Max draw. That means the jackpot for the next draw on Feb. 9 will grow to approximately $40 million. The Canadian Press

The latest numbers on COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada as of 10:30 p.m. ET on Friday, Feb. 5, 2021. In Canada, the provinces are reporting 22,835 new vaccinations administered for a total of 1,042,776 doses given.