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Canada boosts foreign aid by $485M with new funds for global COVID-19 effort

Canada boosts foreign aid by $485M with new funds for global COVID-19 effort

OTTAWA — Canada is helping fund the creation of a new international system to help distribute any extra COVID-19 vaccines to poor countries, says International Development Minister Karina Gould. “Canada is really is leaning into this space.
Report: Cleveland Indians changing name after 105 years

Report: Cleveland Indians changing name after 105 years

CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Indians are changing their name after 105 years. Citing three people familiar with the decision, The New York Times reported Sunday night that the team is moving away from a name considered racist for decades.
Electoral College makes it official: Joe Biden won, Donald Trump lost

Electoral College makes it official: Joe Biden won, Donald Trump lost

The Electoral College formally chose Joe Biden on Monday (Dec. 14) as the nation’s next president, giving him a solid electoral majority of 306 votes and confirming his victory in last month’s election.
Canada announces $3.16B to plant two billion trees over the next decade

Canada announces $3.16B to plant two billion trees over the next decade

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — The Canadian government says it will spend $3.16 billion to plant two billion trees over the next ten years. Natural Resources Minister Seamus O’Regan made the funding announcement Monday at a tree nursery in St.
National survey shows increasing willingness to get COVID-19 vaccine

National survey shows increasing willingness to get COVID-19 vaccine

As COVID-19 vaccines began being administered across Canada today (Dec. 14), a new poll reveals more Canadians are willing to roll up their sleeves.
Wildfires take over from industry as major source of cancer-causing air toxins: study

Wildfires take over from industry as major source of cancer-causing air toxins: study

Wildfires have taken over from industry as a major source of a group of cancer-causing chemical toxins in the air, Environment Canada says.
What you need to know about Canada's first COVID-19 vaccine doses as rollout begins

What you need to know about Canada's first COVID-19 vaccine doses as rollout begins

A COVID-19 vaccine from Pfizer has arrived in Ontario and Quebec, with the first inoculations rolling out Monday in Toronto, Montreal, and Quebec City. Canada is set to receive 249,000 doses of the drug from the U.S.
Toughest COVID-19 restrictions to be imposed in London

Toughest COVID-19 restrictions to be imposed in London

London and surrounding areas will be placed under the highest level of coronavirus restrictions from Wednesday as infections rise rapidly in the capital, Britain's health secretary said Monday, adding that a new variant of the virus may be to blame f
Vancouver Canucks sign forward Tyler Graovac to one-year deal

Vancouver Canucks sign forward Tyler Graovac to one-year deal

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Canucks have signed forward Tyler Graovac to a one-year, two-way deal. The team announced the move Sunday, but did not release the value of the contract.
A look at what provinces and territories have said about COVID-19 vaccine plans

A look at what provinces and territories have said about COVID-19 vaccine plans

Various provinces have started spelling out their plans as well. Here's a look at what they've said so far