Ottawa has purchased millions of rapid COVID-19 antigen tests, but there are concerns about when they’ll be available and their accuracy. U.S. President Donald Trump continues to downplay the virus as more around him test positive and the vice-presidential candidates prepare to debate. Plus, deciphering public health advice on a safe Thanksgiving.
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00:00 Latest headlines
00:53 1st rapid antigen COVID-19 test approved
03:30 N.S. piloting gargle COVID-19 test for kids
03:58 Thanksgiving confusion
06:10 Halloween during the pandemic
06:45 New COVID-19 cases across Canada
07:09 Quebec reports 1000+ cases for 5th day
07:31 COVID-19 outbreak at Moncton nursing home
07:58 Pleas to fix the commercial rent relief program
10:12 Alberta unveils new natural gas strategy
12:16 Scaled-back state funeral for John Turner
14:39 Quebec premier apologizes to Joyce Echaquan's family
15:11 Couple who pointed guns at protesters indicted
15:28 COVID-19 clears out the White House
18:30 Eddie Van Halen dies of cancer at 65
20:28 Singer Johnny Nash dead at 80
22:05 Alex Trebek makes an appearance at NHL draft
22:40 The risks of COVID-19 vaccine nationalism
27:57 The 2020 vice-presidential debate
35:19 How the U.S. election is playing out in Russia
41:01 Viral TikTok puts Fleetwood Mac back on the charts
43:34 The Moment
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