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Thu, 4 Nov 2021 04:00:00 EDT
Why doctors are so worried about pregnant people getting COVID-19
When COVID-19 vaccines became available in Canada almost a year ago, there was very little data about potential effects on pregnant people. Now there's evidence pointing to vaccine safety and effectiv...

Thu, 4 Nov 2021 04:00:00 EDT
Fully vaccinated and ready for a winter getaway? It may cost more than you think
Hoping to book a winter getaway? It may be more costly than you think. Both airfare and car rental prices are on the rise, and the added fee for one or more mandatory COVID-19 tests could make that tr...

Thu, 4 Nov 2021 04:00:00 EDT
Small number of Conservative MPs still unvaccinated with just weeks left before Commons resumes
As MPs prepare for the start of a new session of the House of Commons in just over two weeks, the Conservative Party still hasn't confirmed just how many Conservatives will be there in person. Source...

Thu, 4 Nov 2021 04:00:00 EDT
He was told he had the N.B. 'mystery illness.' But a 2nd opinion says No as doubts swirl about diagnoses
A second diagnosis for a New Brunswick man identified as part of a cluster of neurological patients with a mystery illness gave him some answers, but questions remain about whether the cluster actuall...

Thu, 4 Nov 2021 04:00:00 EDT
After my near-death experience, I'm never neglecting to get the flu shot
I will never delay getting the flu vaccine again. Four years ago, I found myself in a coma and nearly died because of my self-neglect, writes Lise Watson.

Thu, 4 Nov 2021 04:00:00 EDT
Even a climate crisis can't stop the world's appetite for burning coal
Slowing down the burning of coal should be low-hanging fruit for world leaders, but if the 2021 climate summit wants to seal the fate of coal-fired power plants, recent months have provided a reality ...

Wed, 3 Nov 2021 20:16:28 EDT
Air Canada CEO says he's lived in Montreal 'without speaking French' for 14 years
Air Canada CEO Michael Rousseau has drawn the ire of federal and provincial officials after speaking only 20 seconds of French in his first major speech.

Wed, 3 Nov 2021 08:55:57 EDT
Quebec backtracks, Ontario not going ahead with vaccine mandates for health-care workers
The Ontario government announced Wednesday that it will not mandate COVID-19 vaccination for health-care workers, while Quebec backtracked on its plan to do so.

Wed, 3 Nov 2021 19:22:09 EDT
Royal B.C. Museum to close exhibits criticized for pushing colonial narrative
The B.C. Royal Museum has announced it will be closing sections of the First People's gallery on its third floor as it seeks to decolonize the institution.

Wed, 3 Nov 2021 16:07:34 EDT
Alberta, with largest oil industry, sends fewer reps to COP26 than any other energy province
The province with Canada's largest oil and gas industry has sent one of the country's smallest delegations to the international climate conference, where emissions from that industry are under scrutin...

Wed, 3 Nov 2021 11:58:06 EDT
Mayor apologizes for sharing residential schools post — but says he's 'annoyed' First Nation made issue public
The mayor of Williams Lake, B.C., has said he is sorry for sharing an online post claiming there was an "other side" to residential schools, but in an interview Wednesday he expressed annoyance with t...

Wed, 3 Nov 2021 23:57:31 EDT
Former Wildrose Party leader Brian Jean to seek UCP nomination in Fort McMurray byelection
The last leader of the Wildrose Party is planning a return to politics.

Wed, 3 Nov 2021 14:00:00 EDT
How Canada's largest solar farm is changing Alberta's landscape
The largest solar project in the country will have 1.3 million solar panels over 3,300 acres of farmland. When it's done, it will put enough electricity directly in to the grid to power the equivalent...

Wed, 3 Nov 2021 19:22:56 EDT
First Nations families proud to show off humour and culture on Family Feud Canada
From the hearty laughs of aunties to talking about lacrosse, two First Nations families say they are proud to show off their humour while highlighting important issues on the newest season of Fami...

Wed, 3 Nov 2021 06:00:00 EDT
What does it take to be Métis in Saskatchewan?
Métis Nation-Saskatchewan, the government representing Métis citizens in Saskatchewan, is reiterating that Indigenous self-identification is not enough in the wake of revelations about health scient...

Wed, 3 Nov 2021 08:19:58 EDT
Cyberattack confirmed as cause of health-care disruptions in N.L.
The disruptions rocking the Newfoundland and Labrador health-care system are due to a cyberattack, Health Minister John Haggie confirmed Wednesday.

Wed, 3 Nov 2021 06:00:00 EDT
Canadians increasingly pessimistic about progress on racism and equity, survey finds
A growing number of Canadians say the state of race relations in the country is poor, according to a new survey, with Black and Indigenous people the most likely to say issues around racism are worsen...

Wed, 3 Nov 2021 04:00:00 EDT
Cuba puts sick Canadian political prisoner on hard labour
A Canadian citizen jailed by Cuban authorities during unprecedented protests for political change on the island has been sent to a "work brigade" to do hard labour despite serious health problems, acc...

Wed, 3 Nov 2021 10:00:00 EDT
Home warranty program failing to protect Albertans from shoddy builds, advocate warns
Hundreds of buyers of newly built homes in Alberta have been abandoned by warranty providers despite legislation aimed at protecting them from shoddy construction, an advocate says.

Wed, 3 Nov 2021 04:30:00 EDT
These diabetes patients want N.L. government to cover the cost of glucose monitors. Here's why
Diabetes advocates say devices to better control glucose levels exist, but without government support, life-changing technology isn't available to everyone.



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