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Canada monitoring 'whole slew' of variants, says chief public health officer
July 08, 2021 - 1:52 PM

OTTAWA - Chief public health officer Dr. Theresa Tam says the latest variant of interest in the COVID-19 pandemic has popped up in Canada in small numbers, but it's too early to know how widespread it is or what impact it could have.
Lytton fire wake-up call, residential school findings: In The News for July 15, 2021
July 15, 2021 - 5:21 AM

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 July 15 ...
The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada on Wednesday, June 30, 2021
June 30, 2021 - 12:52 PM

The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada (all times eastern):
Heath Canada adds warning of very rare, serious condition as potential side-effect
June 29, 2021 - 9:31 PM

OTTAWA - Health Canada is updating the label for the Oxford-AstraZeneca and COVISHIELD COVID-19 vaccines to add capillary leak syndrome as a potential side-effect.
Actions, not statements, needed to advance two-state solution in Middle East: expert
June 29, 2021 - 5:34 PM

OTTAWA - The Liberal government's statements about its commitment to a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict are not enough to advance this outcome as real action is needed to push the parties in a positive direction, says an expert.
Man who killed B.C. teen not at 'immediate risk' to violently reoffend: lawyer
June 25, 2021 - 2:14 PM

NEW WESTMINSTER, B.C. - The man who killed a 13-year-old girl and injured her friend at a high school in Abbotsford, B.C., has been asked to read the victim impact statements before he appears for sentencing next month.
Probe of Halifax cell death hears of unclear policies on use of spit hoods
June 21, 2021 - 1:39 PM

Halifax police lacked training or written procedures on spit hoods at the time of a cell death five years ago, an officer who audits policies testified Monday during a hearing before the Nova Scotia Police Review Board.
B.C. ombudsperson labels youth confinement in jail 'disturbing,' calls for changes
June 15, 2021 - 3:41 PM

VICTORIA - British Columbia's use of solitary confinement among youth inmates is "disturbing" and the province needs to change its practices to follow international standards, the province's ombudsperson says.
Former Green MP Jenica Atwin adjusts position on Israel after joining Liberal caucus
June 14, 2021 - 3:22 PM

OTTAWA - Jenica Atwin has adjusted her position on Israel to align with the governing Liberal party she joined just four days ago.
China up for discussion at G7 Leaders' Summit, but also back home in Canada
June 12, 2021 - 5:20 PM

CARBIS BAY, CORNWALL, ENGLAND - The thorny issue of how to handle increasing competition and aggression from China came up as leaders of the world's wealthiest countries gathered Saturday in an English seaside resort, although it remains to be seen how far they will go in standing up for human rights.
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Rooftop wildfire sprinkler protection for new homes good fit for Kamloops: contractor
The idea of adding mandatory rooftop sprinklers on new builds in Kamloops to assist in wildfire protection has been brought to the attention of city council for discussion. With urban sprawl, Kamloops is building next to forests and protect

Wine of the Week: Rigour & Whimsy 2019 Hyperdrive
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Canadian News

Canada monitoring 'whole slew' of variants, says chief public health officer

Lytton fire wake-up call, residential school findings: In The News for July 15, 2021

The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada on Wednesday, June 30, 2021

Heath Canada adds warning of very rare, serious condition as potential side-effect

Actions, not statements, needed to advance two-state solution in Middle East: expert

Man who killed B.C. teen not at 'immediate risk' to violently reoffend: lawyer

Probe of Halifax cell death hears of unclear policies on use of spit hoods

B.C. ombudsperson labels youth confinement in jail 'disturbing,' calls for changes

Former Green MP Jenica Atwin adjusts position on Israel after joining Liberal caucus

China up for discussion at G7 Leaders' Summit, but also back home in Canada

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