Global National: Jan. 17, 2021 | BC considers interprovincial travel ban to slow COVID-19

In our top story: Federal and provincial leaders have urged Canadians to avoid non-essential travel, internationally and domestically to contain COVID-19. With the exception of Atlantic Canada and the territories, most of the country has not been subject to interprovincial travel restrictions but this week British Columbia raised the possibility. Premier John Horgan is consulting with experts if it's worth imposing limits on people coming from other provinces and if it's even legal. Julia Foy reports.

Much of Canada has tough COVID-19 restrictions, but Alberta has started to ease its measures. On Monday, outdoor gatherings will again be permitted and hair salons can once again take appointments. The provincial government says it's being cautious by reopening slowly, but as Heather Yourex-West explains, Alberta's healthcare system is still under a lot of strain.

The U.S. military remains on high alert Sunday in Washington, D.C., ahead of the inauguration Wednesday of president-elect Joe Biden. Within hours of being sworn in, Biden plans to reverse some of Donald Trump's controversial policies. Jennifer Johnson has more on the Democrat's plan for his first day in office.

State capitols across the U.S. are preparing for any insurgence ahead of Biden's inauguration. On Sunday, there were calls for Trump supporters to protest the results of the presidential election, but for the most part, it was quiet. Even so, there are concerns the smallest spark will ignite a fire of protests. Mike Armstrong reports from Pennsylvania.

The occupant of the White House can make a big difference for Canada. The transition from Donald Trump to Joe Biden could impact everything from trade to the way Canadian politicians talk about each other. David Akin reports.

Ireland's prime minister, Micheál Martin, and the head of the Catholic Church in that country have formally apologized for how thousands of unmarried mothers and their children were treated. The long-awaited report into the so-called "Mother and Baby Homes" found evidence of rampant infant mortality. More than 9,000 children died at the church-run institutions. As Redmond Shannon explains, many survivors say the report and the apology falls short.

Experts in infectious diseases have been helping the public understand COVID-19. In a short period of time, these doctors have become household names. Jeff Semple discusses some of these doctors' own experiences during the pandemic.

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[monkeytime]

But they still haven't closed the airports ? What a

[tellitlikeitis]

Yeah from the government traveling everywhere and going on vacation behind our backs that's a good one

[dantruong]

LOL, not gonna help. They are blaming everyone else except themselves.

[mattwaf]

Maybe stop flights from china before worrying about your own countrymen.

[barrywakeford]

It doesn't require a travel ban, to make me want to stay out of B.C.

[geffenleffen]

"15 days to flatten the curve"

[TM-frgh]

Also nice to see that you guys admit all news stations are using the same doctors to explain the pandemic.

[SweetAwesomeGirl]

It is not a ban on interprovincial travel but rather a ban on travel to other countries that we need, this is why we ended up with the UK variant and will probably end up with more variants.

[rnjchannel]

What? Banning the people to travel from province to province yet some of the politicians in our country still travelling and enjoying their vacations internationally..what kind of rules is that. Are they just playing a Simon says game? Like,
Follow what i say, but dont follow what i do...

[TheIcyhydra]

20:17 is it just me or he's implying that almost no one can criticize the health care system?

[ligiareyes]

It angers me to hear some reporters providing the news with already bias and own perception on things. It is upsetting. For this reason, I do not trust the media and not quite sure how professional and accurate they are.

[cc]

Why are Maritime provinces legally able to require interprovincial quarantines and BC seems to think we legally cannot??

[arlienelson]

If we had closed the bc border in the summer we would have a huge bubble where we could luve normally. This is what they did in parts of australia. It worked.

[Boss-qvoy]

people need to overthrow these corporations and governments.

[bibulous]

Across the USA and around the world, people are dying from covid-19 vaccines. Many others are experiencing horrific convulsions, partial paralysis, hospitalizations and other bizarre side effects.

[philosoraptorvi]

This is exactly the thing that communist governments do. Canadian Brothers and Sisters, you are not alone, WE Stand with YOU

[justtubingby]

How about securing people plane ticket refunds for having been responsible and not traveling during a pandemic!

[alexsebelius]

i like things to get back to normal no more new normal life no more covid-19 no more people dead.

[richardduncan]

If you do this, you are breaking my heart. Separation from my children will only strain my heart to the breaking point. Dont please.

[mentalphilanthropist]

With the exception of politicians, Robin, you missed that one!