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Canada has thrown away at least one million COVID-19 vaccine doses: survey

Canada has thrown away at least one million COVID-19 vaccine doses: survey

An informal survey shows that at least one million doses of Canada's COVID-19 vaccine supply have gone to waste.
'I was in shock': Merritt, B.C., resident reeling from flood and evacuation

'I was in shock': Merritt, B.C., resident reeling from flood and evacuation

MERRITT, BRITISH COLUMBIA — The streets of Merritt, B.C.
Minister Bennett says national opioid crisis plan to be informed by proposals in B.C.

Minister Bennett says national opioid crisis plan to be informed by proposals in B.C.

OTTAWA — Canada's new minister of mental health and addictions says she is very interested in proposals from British Columbia on how to proceed with a plan for addressing the opioid crisis.
A 'one-way door': Ottawa goes slow on easing testing rule for Canada-U.S. travellers

A 'one-way door': Ottawa goes slow on easing testing rule for Canada-U.S. travellers

WASHINGTON — Ottawa is effectively installing "one-way" signs along the road to the Canada-U.S.
Parents react to approval of COVID-19 vaccine for children aged five to 11 in Canada

Parents react to approval of COVID-19 vaccine for children aged five to 11 in Canada

Health Canada approved a COVID-19 vaccine for children between the ages of five and 11 on Friday. Here's a look at how some parents are feeling about the upcoming vaccine rollout for young kids.
22 injured in blast at CFB Comox, B.C., all but one released from hospital: Defence

22 injured in blast at CFB Comox, B.C., all but one released from hospital: Defence

COMOX, B.C. — The Department of National Defence says 22 people were treated for injuries in an explosion Thursday at a Canadian Forces base on Vancouver Island.
'That boy is going to be premier one day': Meet Nunavut's P.J. Akeeagok

'That boy is going to be premier one day': Meet Nunavut's P.J. Akeeagok

IQALUIT, Nunavut — Anne Akeeagok remembers her son P.J. sneaking into the only school in Canada's most northern community before he was old enough to attend.
Health Canada approves first COVID-19 vaccine for kids aged five to 11

Health Canada approves first COVID-19 vaccine for kids aged five to 11

OTTAWA — Indoor birthday parties and maskless classrooms could be nearly within reach for kids now that Health Canada has approved the first COVID-19 vaccine for children aged five to 11. Provinces could begin offering doses as early as next week.
Five things to know about the COVID-19 vaccine for kids aged five to 11

Five things to know about the COVID-19 vaccine for kids aged five to 11

OTTAWA — With the approval of Canada's first COVID-19 vaccine for kids, parents' minds are no doubt flooded with questions about the best choice for their little ones.
Embattled MP Kevin Vuong apologizes to prime minister, Liberals and supporters

Embattled MP Kevin Vuong apologizes to prime minister, Liberals and supporters

OTTAWA — Embattled Toronto MP Kevin Vuong, who was ditched by the Liberals days before the federal election after failing to disclose a withdrawn sexual-assault charge, has apologized to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.