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Fri, 19 Nov 2021 13:24:24 EST
Ottawa confirms it will nix COVID-19 test for Canadians taking short trips, starting Nov. 30
Starting on Nov. 30, fully vaccinated Canadians taking short trips abroad will no longer need proof of a negative COVID-19 test to return home, Ottawa confirmed on Friday.

Fri, 19 Nov 2021 18:29:40 EST
India's surprise about-face on farming laws a 'monumental moment' for diaspora in Canada
A sudden announcement by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to withdraw the highly contentious farm laws in that country is being met with cautious optimism by many diaspora Indians in Canada. But s...

Fri, 19 Nov 2021 12:33:35 EST
Erin O'Toole says all Conservative MPs vaccinated or granted exemptions ahead of reopening of House
Conservative Leader Erin O’Toole said today that all 119 Conservative members of Parliament will be in the House of Commons next week for the opening of a new session — either because they are ful...

Fri, 19 Nov 2021 09:38:48 EST
COVID-19 vaccines for children will start arriving Sunday, government says
Health Canada has officially approved Pfizer-BioNTech's vaccine for children aged five to 11, saying it's more than 90 per cent effective against COVID-19.

Fri, 19 Nov 2021 06:00:00 EST
Sackville, N.B., school reverses decision to take down washroom doors
A high school in southeastern New Brunswick found a controversial solution to combat vaping and vandalism in washrooms — removing the washroom doors — but it didn't last long.

Fri, 19 Nov 2021 16:06:00 EST
Minister reaffirms DFO's authority to regulate Mi'kmaw fishery during Atlantic Canada visit
Joyce Murray made her first trip to Atlantic Canada as DFO minister this week to meet with provincial governments, industry, Indigenous leaders and environmentalists.

Fri, 19 Nov 2021 09:37:56 EST
Kevin Vuong says he was 'naive' not to disclose withdrawn sex assault charge, but will continue as MP
Independent MP Kevin Vuong told a Toronto radio station Friday that he was "naive" not to disclose a withdrawn sexual assault charge in the prelude to the September federal election, but offered no ...

Fri, 19 Nov 2021 04:00:00 EST
Canadian children's entertainers Sharon, Lois & Bram release first new album in 21 years
The revered Canadian children's group Sharon, Lois & Bram have released their first new album in more than 21 years, a series of live recordings from North American concerts they played between 1989 ...

Fri, 19 Nov 2021 16:27:10 EST
Canadiens GM Marc Bergevin tests positive for COVID-19
Montreal Canadiens general manager Marc Bergevin has tested positive for COVID-19.

Fri, 19 Nov 2021 13:19:02 EST
Why a Calgary non-profit wants you to buy its discount produce — even if you can afford more
Sophie Walchuk gets off at the Sunalta CTrain station each day, so a new program that started there recently has the southwest Calgary resident smiling from ear to ear. It's pop-up produce market that...

Fri, 19 Nov 2021 15:16:33 EST
Whapmagoostui clinic incident to be learning lesson, says Cree health board chair
A recent complaint from a northern Quebec family who say police were called on them while at a local medical clinic, will be a learning lesson for the Cree Board of Health and Social Services of Jame...

Fri, 19 Nov 2021 09:59:46 EST
Canada men's soccer climb FIFA rankings to 40th for 1st time in 25 years
After defeating Mexico in a crucial qualifier, Canada men's soccer team has risen up the FIFA world rankings to No.40 as of Friday.

Thu, 18 Nov 2021 22:44:56 EST
Tax agency employee suspended after taking complaint outside 'chain of command'
A former Canada Revenue Agency research and technology advisor was suspended twice for insubordination for going outside the CRA's "chain of command" by raising his concerns about "incompetent" employ...

Fri, 19 Nov 2021 04:00:00 EST
Ontario condo developer suddenly cancels years-long sales deal — unless buyers pay $100K more
Dozens of people who've invested in 70 condo units in Barrie, Ont., between 2017 and 2020 have been told by Pace Developments to walk away with their deposits or buy back in for $100,000 more. ...

Fri, 19 Nov 2021 08:00:00 EST
UCP convention not the end of Kenney's leadership — but perhaps the beginning of the end
No matter what happens at this weekend’s United Conservative Party convention in Calgary, Jason Kenney will still be premier and party leader on Monday.

Thu, 18 Nov 2021 22:18:10 EST
B.C. has never used the national Alert Ready system. Facing disaster after disaster, that might soon change
Many British Columbians are questioning why the province has never used the straight-to-your-cellphone emergency communication system known as Alert Ready — even as thousands have endured literal ...

Fri, 19 Nov 2021 04:00:00 EST
Big banks want to act on climate change — so what's stopping them?
One of the challenges the financial sector faces when pouring more money toward lowering the world's emissions is the risk-averse nature that is ingrained in the DNA of many banks.

Fri, 19 Nov 2021 04:00:00 EST
Ontario condo developer suddenly cancels years-long sales deal — unless buyers pay $100K more
Dozens of people who've invested in 70 condo units in Barrie, Ont., between 2017 and 2020 have been told by Pace Developments to walk away with their deposits or buy back in for $100,000 more. ...

Fri, 19 Nov 2021 04:00:00 EST
RCMP wants to restart surplus vehicle sales after program was halted by gun massacre
The RCMP is asking for permission to restart a program of selling off decommissioned police vehicles and surplus auto parts — a program that was halted after a gunman used a retired RCMP cruiser du...

Fri, 19 Nov 2021 04:00:00 EST
Hidden camera reveals some pharmacists recommend homeopathic products to treat kids' cold and flu
Some pharmacists working in Canada’s top drugstores are recommending homeopathic products to consumers, even though, experts say, these products are essentially sugar water or sugar pills with no sc...



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