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Bloc Québécois says Quebec's status as a nation means it must not lose a seat
OTTAWA - YvesFranois Blanchet says Quebec deserves more seats in Ottawa, not fewer, as proposed by Elections Canada. The Bloc Qubcois leader says as Quebec is officially recognized as a nation, it des...
Oct 22, 2021
Canada considers what to do with millions of unused COVID-19 vaccine doses
OTTAWA - Canada must decide what to do with millions of unused COVID-19 vaccine doses now that officials have confirmed they won't be needed to vaccinate children. Roughly 6.6-million doses have been ...
Oct 22, 2021
Not the time to 'freely go wherever,' says Tam as non-essential travel advisory lifts
OTTAWA - Canadians should carefully weigh any future decisions on taking foreign trips even though the federal government has lifted a global advisory asking them to avoid non-essential travel, health...
Oct 22, 2021
Quebec is relaxing COVID-19 restrictions, but dance floors remain empty
MONTREAL - For Montreal DJ Marc-Andr Patry, there's no point performing if people can't dance. "I wouldn't go to the museum for an exhibition and look at a piece of art on the wall if it was 80 per ce...
Oct 22, 2021
Hand-washing, no yelling 'trick-or-treat': Quebec offers up pandemic Halloween rules
MONTREAL - Quebec kids are being asked not to yell 'trick-or-treat' as they go door-to-door for candy and to keep a bottle of hand sanitizer handy this Halloween. The province's Health Department toda...
Oct 22, 2021
People with allergic reaction to COVID-19 vaccine can still get second dose: NACI
OTTAWA - Canada's vaccine advisory committee says it's possible to safely give a second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine to people who experienced severe allergic reactions to their first shot. The Nation...
Oct 22, 2021
Minneapolis officer charged in pursuit that killed motorist
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - A Minneapolis police officer has been charged with manslaughter and vehicular homicide in a fatal crash in July that occurred while the officer was pursuing a stolen vehicle, a pros...
Oct 22, 2021
Administration makes final pitch to block Texas abortion law
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Biden administration, in its final pitch to block Texas' ban on most abortions, is warning the Supreme Court that none of its decisions would be safe if it allows the state law t...
Oct 22, 2021
Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council seeks safety upgrade for B.C. harbour after crashes
PORT ALBERNI, B.C. - The council that advocates for 14 First Nations on Vancouver Island is demanding Transport Canada review the laws, regulations and policies governing harbour activity in Tofino, B...
Oct 22, 2021
Jones posts 8-3 victory over Koana at Grand Slam of Curling's Masters event
OAKVILLE, Ont. - Canada's Jennifer Jones avoided elimination at the Masters on Friday morning with an 8-3 victory over Japan's Tori Koana at the Sixteen Mile Sports Centre. It was the second straight ...
Oct 22, 2021
