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Canada buys up millions more doses of Moderna's bivalent COVID-19 vaccine

Canada buys up millions more doses of Moderna's bivalent COVID-19 vaccine

OTTAWA — The federal government has purchased a total of 12 million doses of Moderna's bivalent vaccine that targets both the original strain of COVID-19 and the Omicron variant. In a press release Monday, the company said Canada purchased 4.
N.S. shooting inquiry: Senior RCMP member says police need more resources

N.S. shooting inquiry: Senior RCMP member says police need more resources

HALIFAX — The former RCMP commanding officer in Nova Scotia told the inquiry into the April 2020 mass shooting on Monday that the officers who responded to the rampage did the best they could, but she admitted not everything went smoothly.
U.S. lawmakers, advocates pushing Ottawa to eliminate ArriveCan, open Nexus offices

U.S. lawmakers, advocates pushing Ottawa to eliminate ArriveCan, open Nexus offices

WASHINGTON — Lawmakers and cross-border business advocates in the United States want Justin Trudeau's Liberal government to go back to the future in order to ease travel delays between the U.S. and Canada.
Nova Scotia RCMP 'dysfunctions,' labour shortages predated 2020 mass shootings

Nova Scotia RCMP 'dysfunctions,' labour shortages predated 2020 mass shootings

HALIFAX — Most of Nova Scotia's senior RCMP staff believed there were "dysfunctions" at their division prior to the 2020 mass shootings and felt abandoned by their superiors in the aftermath, according to a consultant's report prepared last year.
Germany's Scholz meets PM, Premiers hold health-care summit: In The News for Aug. 22

Germany's Scholz meets PM, Premiers hold health-care summit: In The News for Aug. 22

In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of Monday, August 22, 2022 ... What we are watching in Canada ...
Ukraine calls on Canada to shelve turbine exemption as German chancellor to visit

Ukraine calls on Canada to shelve turbine exemption as German chancellor to visit

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is facing renewed calls from Ukraine to cancel a permit allowing turbines repaired in Montreal to be sent back to a Russian energy giant as a three-day visit from Germany's leader gets underway.
Quebec Conservative Party becomes first to launch 2022 provincial election campaign

Quebec Conservative Party becomes first to launch 2022 provincial election campaign

MONTREAL — Quebec's Conservative Party is launching its electoral campaign today in Quebec City even though the official first day of campaigning has yet to be called.
Quebec rights commission probes after two children orphaned in suspected homicide

Quebec rights commission probes after two children orphaned in suspected homicide

MONTREAL — Quebec's human rights commission says it is opening an investigation after two children were orphaned following what police suspect was the killing of their mother by their father.
Tlicho reflect on legacy of Treaty 11 during 100-year celebrations

Tlicho reflect on legacy of Treaty 11 during 100-year celebrations

BEHCHOKǪ̀, N.W.T. — As some communities in the Northwest Territories gather to celebrate 100 years since Treaty 11 was signed, many Indigenous people are reflecting on what the historic agreement means today.
Timeline of Canada's call to abandon 2015 appeal over residential schools fundraiser

Timeline of Canada's call to abandon 2015 appeal over residential schools fundraiser

OTTAWA — Canada's decision to abandon its appeal of a 2015 court ruling that freed Catholic groups from the need to raise $25 million for residential school survivors has caused anger and confusion.