But Ford has forged ahead, naming former chief of national defence, retired general Rick Hillier, to oversee the province's vaccine rollout. WATCH | Ontario prepares vaccine plan as daily case numbers hit record high:Ontario prepares vaccine plan as daily case numbers hit record high News Video 5:04 Ontario reported a record-high 1,855 new cases of COVID-19 on Friday. The head of the province's vaccine task force says he aims to be ready for vaccine distribution by the end of the year, though the vaccine may not yet have arrived. WATCH | Hinshaw speaks about a potential vaccine:Dr. Hinshaw speaks about a potential COVID-19 vaccine Edmonton Video 1:50 Alberta's chief medical officer of health says although a potential COVID-19 vaccine may be getting closer it is still "a lifetime away" and Albertans need to continue to follow health guidance. WATCH | Potential vaccine is 'fantastic,' Henry says:Potential COVID-19 vaccine is 'fantastic', says Dr. Henry BC Video 1:40 B.C.

Source: CBC News November 28, 2020 01:34 UTC