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Some travel companies are starting to offer seemingly good deals to Canadians who have mainly been stuck at home the past year. DianneBuckner tells us what's spurring those deals — and whether they're safe to book.

Alberta businesses are enduring a 3rd round of lockdowns, after new COVID-19 restrictions came into effect at midnight. Meanwhile, Manitoba is moving students to online learning in 2 of its largest cities. Heather Hiscox Laura McQuillan #CBCNN

'Anybody who has the opportunity to get the vaccine should as soon as they can.' 15-year old Juniper Falvo got her first dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine in Yellowknife, yesterday, becoming one of the youngest Canadians to get the jab. #CBCNN

Manitoba ICU doctors say they're expecting a 'tsunami' of COVID-19 patients. CBC News has obtained provincial modelling data that shows the number of ICU cases will reach record highs within a few weeks. Heather Hiscox Laura McQuillan #CBCNN

'The impetus for doing this is that the system is broken.' Dr. Nili Kaplan-Myrth is preparing for another 'Jabapalooza' vaccination clinic in Ottawa this weekend. She tells #CBCNN how her push to make vaccines more accessible is bringing her community together. Nili Kaplan-Myrth MD PhD

Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk is set to host SNL this weekend. Eli Glasner 🎥 tells Heather Hiscox about how this unusual hosting choice is drawing backlash. #CBCNN

Health Canada approves the Pfizer vaccine for kids as young as 12, and first shots are already going out. DrCora is back with her reaction to that news, and to answer more of your vaccine questions. #CBCNN

The countdown to Broadway's big comeback is on. New York officials say theatres can now reopen September 14th, and tickets go on sale today. Eli Glasner 🎥 tells Heather Hiscox what audiences can expect from the new theatre experience. #cbcnn

A Canadian family of 4 is stranded in India after rushing there to be with a sick relative. That country is the global COVID epicentre right now, and Ottawa's ban on direct flights means they can't get home. #CBCNN

'We're a team, working for this together.' Doctors in Manitoba write an open letter calling on everyone to help bring case numbers down, as COVID-19 threatens to overwhelm the health system. #CBCNN

A huge chunk of space junk is headed back to earth. It's from a rocket launching China's ambitious plan for a manned space station. Nicole Mortillaro explains the timeline and how much of a threat the debris might pose. Heather Hiscox  #CBCNN

'Let's not get into Gucci vs. Rolex vs. No Name branding.' @CDavidNaylor on his concerns that NACI's latest vaccine messaging could make Canadians more hesitant to get certain shots. #CBCNN

Dr. Dhiren Shah is a doctor in Gujarat, India — one of the regions where hospitals are straining under the pressure of oxygen shortages. He spoke with Heather Hiscox about the 'gruesome' situation hospitals are currently facing in the country.

'If there wasn't this rare, but not zero percent risk of side effects, we very likely wouldn't be having this conversation' Isaac Bogoch reacts to NACI calling Pfizer and Moderna the preferred shots as well as the risks associated with the J&J and AstraZeneca vaccines. #CBCNN

The union representing Ontario's air ambulance paramedics says its members are prepared to go on strike. Ornge has been essential in transferring hundreds of COVID-19 patients between hospitals. Heather Hiscox David Scott Peterson #CBCNN

'It looks very bad and it's getting worse.' Former Alberta Chief Medical Officer, Dr. James Talbot tells Heather Hiscox Alberta needs more restrictive COVID-19 measures. The province now has the highest active case rate in Canada per 100,000 people. #CBCNN

The 2021 census is taking on new importance during the pandemic. Census Director General Geoff Bowlby tells Heather Hiscox what Canadians can expect as this year's questionnaires launch today. #cbcnn