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Third wave would have killed more people in Canada without vaccines: Tam

Third wave would have killed more people in Canada without vaccines: Tam

OTTAWA — Canada's chief public health officer says without vaccines the third wave of COVID-19 in Canada would have been much deadlier. Dr.
Runway overshoot that destroyed 747 cargo jet in Halifax caused by many factors: TSB

Runway overshoot that destroyed 747 cargo jet in Halifax caused by many factors: TSB

HALIFAX — Confusing runway instructions, an unexpected tailwind and crew fatigue were factors that contributed to a 2018 runway overshoot that destroyed a Boeing 747 cargo jet at Halifax Stanfield International Airport, the Transportation Safety Boar
'You're on pal': Biden accepts Trudeau's bet on Habs as Stanley Cup final kicks off

'You're on pal': Biden accepts Trudeau's bet on Habs as Stanley Cup final kicks off

OTTAWA — With a possible election on the horizon, Justin Trudeau appears ready to roll the dice — on hockey. The prime minister challenged the U.S.
'The truth has been told': Indigenous leaders call for Canada Day reflection

'The truth has been told': Indigenous leaders call for Canada Day reflection

It will be a muted Canada Day in many parts of the country as grief and anger over the discovery of hundreds of unmarked graves at former residential schools have made it hard for many Canadians to stomach the usual patriotic pomp of July 1.
Navy commander who golfed with Vance amid sexual misconduct probe to keep his job

Navy commander who golfed with Vance amid sexual misconduct probe to keep his job

OTTAWA — The commander of the Royal Canadian Navy will not lose his job after golfing with the former chief of the defence staff who is under military police investigation for sexual misconduct allegations. Acting chief of the defence staff Lt.-Gen.
Scorching temperatures, calls to end Ethiopian aid funding : In The News for June 29

Scorching temperatures, calls to end Ethiopian aid funding : In The News for June 29

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 June 29 ... What we are watching in Canada ...
'You forget how tall you are': Paralyzed Humboldt Bronco able to stand during physio

'You forget how tall you are': Paralyzed Humboldt Bronco able to stand during physio

CALGARY — Behind his face mask, sweat glistening on his forehead, Ryan Straschnitzki was smiling.
Heat wave has unusual characteristic, high nighttime temperatures, expert says

Heat wave has unusual characteristic, high nighttime temperatures, expert says

VANCOUVER — A stifling heat wave throughout much of Western Canada is unusual because of the nighttime temperatures it is bringing, says an expert.
Ottawa must stop aid to Ethiopia in light of human rights violations: advocates

Ottawa must stop aid to Ethiopia in light of human rights violations: advocates

Ottawa should stop sending millions of dollars in aid to the Ethiopian government and push for creating a no-fly zone and delivering air-dropped food aid to the people of the Tigray region, who have been under attack from the federal military for nea
'Information is missing': Quebec teachers want Indigenous history taught differently

'Information is missing': Quebec teachers want Indigenous history taught differently

MONTREAL — First Nations leaders and Quebec history teachers say the timing is right to reset the way Indigenous history is taught in primary and secondary schools across the province.