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Trudeau says J&J vaccine faces production challenges

Trudeau says J&J vaccine faces production challenges

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canada has been warned of manufacturing problems plaguing the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada for Tuesday, March 9

The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada for Tuesday, March 9

The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada (all times Eastern): 6:30 p.m.
Horse-racing industry demands protections as MPs mull opening up single-game betting

Horse-racing industry demands protections as MPs mull opening up single-game betting

OTTAWA — Canada's horse-racing industry is calling for special protections as legislators weigh a private member's bill to allow one-game sports betting. Betting on single games or competitions is currently illegal for all sports except horse-racing.
Bull moose behind fence at B.C. airport feasts on fresh trees before coaxed to leave

Bull moose behind fence at B.C. airport feasts on fresh trees before coaxed to leave

PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. — A bull moose that mysteriously arrived inside the fenced perimeter at the airport in Prince George, B.C., ended up staying for weeks after finding itself alone in what an animal researcher says was an untouched "Garden of Eden.
Bloc leader says he would back fast-tracking bill on medical assistance in dying

Bloc leader says he would back fast-tracking bill on medical assistance in dying

OTTAWA — The Trudeau government has given notice that it will impose closure to ensure a bill to expand access to medical assistance in dying comes to a final vote in the House of Commons before a court-ordered deadline of March 26.
First Nations say Alberta review of coal project inadequate, seek federal involvement

First Nations say Alberta review of coal project inadequate, seek federal involvement

EDMONTON — Two of southern Alberta's largest First Nations have asked the federal government to step into an environmental review of a coal mine proposed for the Rocky Mountains.
Tories block NDP attempt to break legislative impasse in House of Commons

Tories block NDP attempt to break legislative impasse in House of Commons

OTTAWA — Federal Conservatives are coming under fire from all sides for obstructing the minority Liberal government's legislative agenda.
Northwest Territories sees spike in illegal caribou hunting along ice roads

Northwest Territories sees spike in illegal caribou hunting along ice roads

YELLOWKNIFE — Officials in the Northwest Territories say hunters are illegally killing caribou in vulnerable herds along the territory's ice roads.
Ontario becomes first province to prioritize pregnancy in vaccination rollout

Ontario becomes first province to prioritize pregnancy in vaccination rollout

After months of shifting advice, Ontario has become the first Canadian province to prioritize pregnant women in a vaccine rollout plan, without special conditions.
Leaders welcome military's first female deputy commander, demand action on misconduct

Leaders welcome military's first female deputy commander, demand action on misconduct

OTTAWA — Federal leaders were united Tuesday in welcoming Lt.-Gen.