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Fri, 17 Sep 2021 04:00:00 EDT
Criminal charge against former top general Jonathan Vance goes to court today
The criminal case involving Jonathan Vance, the country’s former top military commander, will come before a provincial court judge in Ontario today.

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 04:00:00 EDT
Victims of violent kidnapping in Hamilton are a humble family and welcoming to others, friends say
Members of Hamilton’s Pakistani community are trying to come to terms with Thursday’s incident in which Faqir Ali was "taken forcefully" from his home and later found in serious condition. The vio...

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 04:00:00 EDT
Why vaccine passports may be an important tool in boosting vaccination rates
Provinces across Canada are introducing vaccine passports, allowing those fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to participate in some indoor recreational activities. But apart from that, what do the pass...

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 04:00:00 EDT
The wait is finally over for some of the biggest films and shows delayed by the pandemic
Viewers can expect an embarrassment of riches this fall, from a long-awaited Sopranos prequel to three new Marvel films and Wes Anderson's latest. And those are just the movies. On the small screen, S...

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 04:00:00 EDT
Canada's women's soccer team is more popular than ever — so where's the merch?
Canada's national women's soccer team won gold at the Tokyo Olympics. So why is next to impossible to buy a jersey with a player's name on it? Experts say Canada Soccer missed a golden opportunity to ...

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 04:00:00 EDT
How to watch the federal election results
Canadians will soon head to the polls and CBC News will have full coverage of the federal election on all platforms so you can follow every development.

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 04:00:00 EDT
Frustrated with the process, some electors give up hope of voting by mail
Some Canadians who were hoping to vote in this election are starting to give up amid frustrations with mail-in voting, voting abroad and not receiving a voter card.

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 14:12:07 EDT
Sask. Premier Scott Moe announces mandatory masking and proof of vaccination policies
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe announced Thursday that the province will implement mandatory masking, a proof of vaccination policy and a requirement for government employees to get vaccinated or rece...

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 22:52:41 EDT
B.C. says it can't take patients from Alberta's overwhelmed ICUs
B.C. says it won't be able to take any of Alberta's extra intensive care unit patients at a time when that province's hospitals are buckling under the weight of patients who are critically ill w...

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 00:40:01 EDT
Vancouver clinic to offer take-home medical-grade heroin in North America first
Opening the program to more people is a key step in fighting the province's opioid crisis, says physician.

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 14:25:42 EDT
Western University launches task force on sexual violence as students plan walkout
Amid a provincial demand that colleges and universities update their sexual violence reporting policies, Western University in London, Ont., is launching a task force on student safety, as well as man...

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 13:26:34 EDT
Alberta patients may be transferred to Ontario as hospitals bear down under COVID-19's 4th wave
Alberta hospitals are being told to find non-intensive care beds that can be used for patients who are critically ill with COVID-19. Some patients may even be transferred to Ontario, a move that would...

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 04:00:00 EDT
COVID-19 during pregnancy means 10 times higher risk of ICU admission, Canadian data suggests
Canadian data suggests people who are pregnant face significantly higher risks of serious COVID-19 requiring hospitalization, ICU admission, or life support — a particular concern because pregnant p...

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 15:20:57 EDT
Goodbye Pfizer, hello Comirnaty: Top COVID-19 vaccines given brand names in Canada
Health Canada has approved brand names for Pfizer, Moderna and Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccines and announced the change on social media today.

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 04:00:00 EDT
Summer travel surge has WestJet and Air Canada asking for volunteer help
A surge in summer travel across the country has forced Canada’s two biggest airlines to ask staff to help volunteer at airports to overcome staffing challenges, a move that is creating pushback from...

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 14:18:34 EDT
Canada at the Emmys: Five things to know about Canadians at this year's show
Most Canadian Emmy nominees had their categories announced at last weekend's Creative Arts Emmys, with filmmaker James Cameron among the early victors. Here are five things to know about homegrown tal...

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 04:00:00 EDT
'Enough is enough': Black civil servants vow to press on with discrimination suit as Liberals promise change
A proposed class-action lawsuit by Black federal workers against the federal government alleging years of discrimination and seeking some $2.5 billion in damages is now one step closer to going ahead....

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 09:00:00 EDT
For a Fort McMurray First Nation, weekly draw for $1,000 was ticket to vaccination success
A northern Alberta First Nation says it has seen a jump in vaccination rates after introducing a draw for cash prizes.

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 07:22:08 EDT
Violent kidnapping leaves 1 son dead, another shot and 63-year-old dad found seriously injured in Hamilton
An early-morning kidnapping of a Hamilton man during a violent home invasion left one of his sons dead and another son shot before the 63-year-old was found with serious injuries, police say. ...

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 07:00:00 EDT
Pet 'mini-pigs' are outgrowing owners' expectations — and sanctuaries are running out of space to re-home them
Across social media, images abound of dainty "mini-pigs" posing with their owners. That's causing problems because not only is it illegal to keep pigs as pets in many B.C. municipalities, but many of...



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