Oct. 3 2021 | The stories of the people behind the COVID-19 statistics as cases hit new highs in several provinces. Wild homecoming parties take over streets around Canadian universities. Plus, a huge ‘Pandora Papers’ leak sheds light on the offshore tax havens of the rich and famous.

00:00 The National for Oct. 3, 2021
01:15 COVID-19 fourth wave in Canada
01:37 Rise in COVID-19 deaths in New Brunswick
04:00 COVID-19 cases in Western Canada
06:20 Patient urges others to get vaccinated
07:26 Provinces expand school mask mandates
07:53 Kids and COVID-19: Dr. Fatima Kakkar
09:11 Wild homecoming parties raises concern
11:42 Client accuses realtors of assault
14:18 Trudeau apologizes after Tofino trip
15:09 ‘Pandora Papers’ leak of offshore tax havens
18:16 Canadian ISIS fighter charged in U.S.
18:49 Massive oil spill washes up in California
21:38 Israel COVID-19 booster shots
23:58 Oilers player out with heart condition
24:36 Toronto Blue Jays' playoff push ends
27:15 Pandora Papers: Jordan’s King Abdullah II
35:37 The Scotsman walking across Canada
42:45 The Moment

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