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Omicron-specific vaccine likely to come too late to help in this wave: Sharma

Omicron-specific vaccine likely to come too late to help in this wave: Sharma

OTTAWA — Health sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½'s chief medical adviser says variant-specific vaccines can be approved faster than the general ones first issued to combat COVID-19, but one targeting the Omicron strain still likely won't be ready in time to help with the late
For some Canadian students, school disruptions have become routine

For some Canadian students, school disruptions have become routine

With classes back in full swing last fall, some Canadian students said it seemed like they were finally settling into a school routine after more than a year and a half of intermittent learning interruptions.
Poll suggests support for Bill 21 provision may have dropped in Quebec; 55% in favour

Poll suggests support for Bill 21 provision may have dropped in Quebec; 55% in favour

MONTREAL — A new poll suggests support may have slipped for a key element of Quebec's secularism law, known as Bill 21.
No winning ticket for Saturday's $5 million Lotto 649 jackpot

No winning ticket for Saturday's $5 million Lotto 649 jackpot

TORONTO — No winning ticket was sold for the $5 million jackpot in Saturday's Lotto 649 draw. However, the draw's guaranteed $1 million prize was won by a ticket holder in Ontario. The jackpot for the next Lotto 649 draw on Jan.
Vaccine rules for truck drivers entering sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ come into effect

Vaccine rules for truck drivers entering sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ come into effect

A COVID-19 vaccine mandate for truckers crossing into sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ from the United States came into effect on Saturday, causing "limited delays" at some border crossings and raising worries about future disruptions to the supply chain as the pandemic drags
Former federal NDP leader Alexa McDonough dies at 77

Former federal NDP leader Alexa McDonough dies at 77

HALIFAX — Former federal NDP leader Alexa McDonough, a political trailblazer who paved the way for women in politics, died Saturday in Halifax at the age of 77. Her family confirmed McDonough's death after a lengthy struggle with Alzheimer’s disease.
Update on psychedelic therapy drugs a positive step in mental-health care: experts

Update on psychedelic therapy drugs a positive step in mental-health care: experts

A doctor and a psychologist say Health sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½â€™s move to allow physicians to request restricted psychedelic drugs for patients as part of their psychotherapy is a positive step toward transforming mental-health care.
CP NewsAlert: Former N.S., federal NDP leader Alexa McDonough dies at 77

CP NewsAlert: Former N.S., federal NDP leader Alexa McDonough dies at 77

Alexa McDonough, the trail-blazing politician who paved the way for women in the field, has died. She was 77.
sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½'s public health leaders navigate choppy waters as pandemic drags on

sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½'s public health leaders navigate choppy waters as pandemic drags on

MONTREAL — The abrupt departure of Quebec’s public health director last week was further evidence of the rocky road being navigated by the country's chief medical officers as the Omicron wave pushes the pandemic fight toward a third year.
YouTuber funds escape from Taliban of 170 Hazara filmmakers, activists to sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½

YouTuber funds escape from Taliban of 170 Hazara filmmakers, activists to sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½

OTTAWA — A YouTuber who gives investment tips helped fund the escape of 170 Afghans from the Taliban to sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½.