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Maj-Gen. Dany Fortin leaves vaccine rollout post pending military investigation

Maj-Gen. Dany Fortin leaves vaccine rollout post pending military investigation

OTTAWA — The officer in charge of Canada's vaccine rollout has left his assignment with the Public Health Agency of Canada pending the results of a military investigation.
Two observers to oversee investigation of Saskatchewan Mountie charged with murder

Two observers to oversee investigation of Saskatchewan Mountie charged with murder

PRINCE ALBERT, Sask. — Two independent observers have been appointed to oversee the investigation of a well-known Mountie in a central Saskatchewan community accused of killing a man found dead in the woods. Cpl.
Federal officials lay out road map for post-vaccine life as third wave ebbs

Federal officials lay out road map for post-vaccine life as third wave ebbs

Federal health authorities laid out their vision of what life could look like after most Canadians are vaccinated against COVID-19, just as regional officials warned some people may be getting ahead of themselves through ill-advised gatherings.
The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada

The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada

The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada (all times Eastern): 5:55 p.m. Alberta is reporting 1,433 new cases of COVID-19. That brings the total number of active infections in the province to 23,873.
Judge dismisses attempt to quash 'anti-Alberta' activities inquiry

Judge dismisses attempt to quash 'anti-Alberta' activities inquiry

CALGARY — A judge has dismissed an attempt to quash the United Conservative government's inquiry into whether foreign groups have conspired against Alberta's oil industry.
Experts call on Canada to use COVAX doses of AstraZeneca or give them back

Experts call on Canada to use COVAX doses of AstraZeneca or give them back

OTTAWA — Some health experts are questioning Canada's decision to accept thousands of doses of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine from a global vaccine-sharing alliance, only to have them sit in freezers in an Ontario warehouse.
'It's inhuman': Quebec coroner hears from Joyce Echaquan's family on Day 2 of inquest

'It's inhuman': Quebec coroner hears from Joyce Echaquan's family on Day 2 of inquest

MONTREAL — The brother of an Indigenous woman subjected to insults as she lay dying in a Quebec hospital testified Friday he was shocked at her condition when he visited the medical facility last September.
B.C. solicitor general says stopping 'scourge' of gang violence top police priority

B.C. solicitor general says stopping 'scourge' of gang violence top police priority

Police have mounted an all-out, joint effort to end the "scourge" of gang violence in Metro Vancouver that has seen deadly shootings in public places in recent weeks, British Columbia's solicitor general says.
Nunavut officials plead for Iqaluit residents to stop gathering during COVID outbreak

Nunavut officials plead for Iqaluit residents to stop gathering during COVID outbreak

IQALUIT — Nunavut's health minister says he wants Iqaluit residents to stop gathering so the city has a shot at a normal summer.
Trudeau's apology to Italian-Canadians for Second World War internment coming May 27

Trudeau's apology to Italian-Canadians for Second World War internment coming May 27

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he will deliver a formal apology in the House of Commons on May 27 for the internment of Italian-Canadians during the Second World War.
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