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B.C. care home preparations before pandemic lockdown saved lives of seniors: study

B.C. care home preparations before pandemic lockdown saved lives of seniors: study

Poor communication from provincial government, unions posed problems in keeping seniors safe
Public approval of Trudeau’s job performance rises, poll finds

Public approval of Trudeau’s job performance rises, poll finds

Trudeau’s approval rating is highest among women (58%), Canadians aged 18 to 34 (63%), Atlantic Canadians (60%) and Ontarians (59%).
Canadian Alphonso Davies makes history by earning a spot on FIFPRO World 11

Canadian Alphonso Davies makes history by earning a spot on FIFPRO World 11

Canadian Alphonso Davies' remarkable year continued Thursday when he became the first North American player ever to be voted onto the FIFPRO World 11. It was a vote of approval from his peers.
Privacy commissioner rejects First Nations’ COVID-19 data release complaint

Privacy commissioner rejects First Nations’ COVID-19 data release complaint

B.C.’s Ministry of Health doesn’t have to give three First Nations COVID-19 data on cases outside their communities, B.C.’s information and privacy commissioner ruled Dec. 17 .
Cancelled routes, pre-flight tests: COVID-19 complicates holiday travel for sun seekers

Cancelled routes, pre-flight tests: COVID-19 complicates holiday travel for sun seekers

MONTREAL — Tania Azevedo wasn’t sure if she would make it to Aruba after all. After Ontario’s lockdowns forced her to close her hair salon in Toronto, Azevedo decided to capitalize on the free time by visiting friends in the small island nation.
No funds for provinces that don't agree to improve long-term care standards, PM Trudeau hints

No funds for provinces that don't agree to improve long-term care standards, PM Trudeau hints

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is hinting that provinces that don't want to work with Ottawa to improve standards in long-term care homes won't get federal funding.
Conservative leader Erin O'Toole walks back words on residential schools amid backlash

Conservative leader Erin O'Toole walks back words on residential schools amid backlash

OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole is walking back comments on the original mission of residential schools after social-media backlash and searing criticism from First Nations leaders, New Democrats and Liberals.
NBA superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo signs 'supermax' $228M contract extension with Milwaukee Bucks

NBA superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo signs 'supermax' $228M contract extension with Milwaukee Bucks

MILWAUKEE — Giannis Antetokounmpo has agreed to a supermax extension with the Milwaukee Bucks that takes the two-time reigning MVP off next summer's free-agent market.
More provinces administer first COVID-19 vaccines as cases mount

More provinces administer first COVID-19 vaccines as cases mount

Canada's vaccine rollout reached four more provinces on Wednesday, with health-care workers being inoculated against COVID-19 as officials warned hospitals in some areas are nearing a breaking point.
Honda recalls 130,000 vehicles in Canada: Fit, Accord, Civic, Insight and Acura ILX

Honda recalls 130,000 vehicles in Canada: Fit, Accord, Civic, Insight and Acura ILX

MARKHAM, Ont. — Honda says it will recall 130,000 vehicles in Canada, including certain Fit, Civic, Accord, Insight and Acura ILX models, after announcing a similar recall of 1.4 million vehicles in the U.S.