10,000 COVID-19 deaths, 3 lives remembered
This week, Canada hit a grim milestone: more than 10,000 deaths from COVID-19. On the show today, we hear from three people mourning the loss of their loved ones.
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This week, Canada hit a grim milestone: more than 10,000 people in the country have died from COVID-19 — although experts say the true number could be higher.
Today, we hear about three of the many people who have been lost: Shawn Auger, the first recorded Canadian in his 30s to die from the disease; Gurinder Anand, who made his mark on Montreal with his cooking and community spirit; and Bontu Abdulahi, a personal support worker and devoted mom.