LIVE: Canada’s National Day of Observance of COVID-19 Anniversary

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Flag was lowered to mark the National Day of Observance of COVID-19 at Cedar Drive Junior Public School in Toronto, March 11, 2021. Naila Syed/Toronto Observer

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced Canada’s first national day of observance of those who died under COVID-19. It is scheduled for March 11, 2021.

Toronto Observer reporters bring you the latest coverage of how Canadians are marking the historic milestone of the first death from COVID-19 a year ago. From the impact on weddings, professional sports, education, business and more, follow our live coverage, beginning at 1:30 p.m. Toronto time in the live blog below.

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