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Wed, 18 Aug 2021 04:00:00 EDT
Why it's now more likely you'll face coronavirus — even if you're vaccinated against COVID-19
The rise of the highly contagious delta variant means Canadians can expect more “breakthrough” infections among fully vaccinated individuals as overall case counts surge while vaccination rates sl...

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 04:00:00 EDT
Jon Riley disappeared 8 years ago. Only now does his sister have hope for a proper investigation
For nearly a decade, Judi Riley says she has been relentlessly pushing for Ontario police to take the disappearance of her brother Jon seriously — repeatedly offering to submit her DNA or sit down ...

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 04:00:00 EDT
Canadians will see less politics on Facebook during election
Canadians will see less political content in their Facebook feeds than they did in past elections, and the social media giant will not hesitate to take down posts that promote misinformation about sub...

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 04:00:00 EDT
Parents weigh child-care options as federal parties put policies in election window
The issue of child care in this federal election is quickly shaping up to be a showdown between what the Conservatives are offering on the one side and what the rest of the parties represented in Parl...

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 04:00:00 EDT
Don't want to vote in person? Here's how to mail in your ballot
Looking to avoid the polls this year? We’ve got you covered. Here’s a complete guide to voting by mail in the upcoming federal election.

Tue, 17 Aug 2021 18:54:23 EDT
Ex-head of Canada's vaccine rollout charged with sexual assault
Prosecutors in Quebec have charged Maj.-Gen. Dany Fortin with one count of sexual assault. Quebec's prosecution service confirmed the charge in a tweet Tuesday night.

Tue, 17 Aug 2021 18:45:00 EDT
Progressive Conservatives surge to surprise majority win in Nova Scotia election
The Progressive Conservatives will form a majority government in Nova Scotia as Tim Houston led his party Tuesday night to a resounding win over the Liberals, which have led the province since 201...

Tue, 17 Aug 2021 04:00:00 EDT
6 more First Nations in B.C. launch investigations into residential school sites
Leaders of six First Nations across B.C. confirm they have begun the process of investigating the sites of former residential schools on their territories for possible unmarked graves.

Tue, 17 Aug 2021 13:56:06 EDT
Hope and heartbreak as Canadian Afghan filmmakers monitor developments in Kabul
Exhausted and heartbroken, Canadian filmmakers who've spent years working in Afghanistan are now trying to help friends leave as they reconcile what is happening with the Afghanistan they knew. ...

Tue, 17 Aug 2021 22:19:32 EDT
Feds drop court fight to block documents on firing of National Microbiology Lab scientists
The Trudeau government is dropping its quest to have a court prohibit the disclosure of documents related to the firing of two scientists at Canada's highest security laboratory.

Tue, 17 Aug 2021 07:42:13 EDT
Ontario announces mandatory vaccine plans for health, education workers; 3rd doses for some
Ontario announced new measures to combat the fourth wave of COVID-19, including mandatory vaccination policies in education and several health-care settings; booster shots for some and a pause on furt...

Tue, 17 Aug 2021 17:19:59 EDT
Conservatives' GST 'holiday' pitch gets mixed reviews from businesses, consumers
The Conservatives' proposal for a one month "holiday" on paying GST in retail stores received a lukewarm response from a group representing small businesses Tuesday.

Tue, 17 Aug 2021 12:43:05 EDT
Trudeau warns of 'consequences' for public servants who duck COVID-19 shots
Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau said today the government will demand that virtually all federal public servants get a COVID-19 shot — and warned of workplace repercussions for those who defy the ma...

Tue, 17 Aug 2021 14:25:01 EDT
'It bit me on my neck and I blacked out': Man recalls polar bear attack in Nunavut
Elijah Kaernerk said he saw one of the women being attacked in a similar manner in which a polar bear catches a seal. He said he started blacking out, but did his best to get up and distract the bear,...

Tue, 17 Aug 2021 11:31:10 EDT
Sudbury's Haitian community rallies to help earthquake victims while waiting on word about loved ones
People in northern Ontario are in an agonizing wait on word about family and loved ones in earthquake-ravaged Haiti, with some taking action to provide help.

Tue, 17 Aug 2021 14:35:15 EDT
Mounties to see their salaries soar as first collective agreement is ratified
For the first time ever, a union representing RCMP members has reached a tentative collective agreement with the federal government to cover nearly 20,000 Mounties.

Tue, 17 Aug 2021 08:54:35 EDT
Coronavirus: What's happening in Canada and around the world on Aug. 17
Britain's medical agency has approved the Moderna coronavirus vaccine for use in children ages 12 and over. It is the second COVID-19 shot authorized in the U.K. for those between ages 12 to 17 after ...

Tue, 17 Aug 2021 04:00:00 EDT
When can I expect my voter ​information card?
Your voter information card confirms you’re registered to vote and tells you when and where to cast your ballot. Here’s what you need to know about when to expect it in the mail — and what happe...

Tue, 17 Aug 2021 04:00:00 EDT
Bigger tumours, delayed diagnoses as cancer patients struggle amid pandemic
One cancer doctor's message to Canadians: "Don’t delay. Get checked out." As Ontario and other provinces work through a surgical backlog, some patients are facing more aggressive surgeries and tough...

Tue, 17 Aug 2021 04:00:00 EDT
Federal leaders urged not to use vaccines 'as a political toy' during election campaign
Canada’s political leaders could do serious damage to the country’s vaccination efforts if they engage in a charged and polarizing debate over vaccines during the federal election campaign, say pe...



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