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OTTAWA — Louise Arbour believes that after years of failed efforts and misfires, the time is finally ripe for real progress in the Canadian military’s fight against sexual misconduct.

A blinding flash of light, something unidentified overhead or aliens at the door. Somewhere the truth is out there. Canadians appear to be seeing more "out there" while scanning the night skies in increasing numbers.

OTTAWA — The federal government must address anti-Black racism in the public service by implementing timely changes to staffing processes and effective training programs for public servants, not by long-term promises, advocates say.

The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 4:00 a.m. ET on Sunday May 2, 2021. There are 1,227,035 confirmed cases in Canada. Canada: 1,227,035 confirmed cases (83,495 active, 1,119,279 resolved, 24,261 deaths).

The latest numbers on COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada as of 4:00 a.m. ET on Sunday May 2, 2021. In Canada, the provinces are reporting 232,177 new vaccinations administered for a total of 13,652,375 doses given. Nationwide, 1,117,830 people or 2.

As COVID-19 vaccine supplies ramp up across the country, most provinces and territories have released details of who can expect to receive a shot in the coming weeks.

TORONTO — No winning ticket was sold for the $15 million jackpot in Saturday night's Lotto 649 draw. However, the draw's guaranteed $1 million prize went to a lottery player in Sydney, N.S.

The latest numbers on COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada as of 10:00 p.m. ET on Saturday May 1, 2021. In Canada, the provinces are reporting 232,177 new vaccinations administered for a total of 13,652,375 doses given. Nationwide, 1,117,830 people or 2.

Officials in some COVID-19 hot spots awaited word on immunization efforts Saturday after learning Health Canada was holding back expected Johnson & Johnson vaccines over safety concerns, while several provinces continued to set new critical care

The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 8:30 p.m. ET on Saturday May 1, 2021. There are 1,227,035 confirmed cases in Canada. Canada: 1,227,035 confirmed cases (83,495 active, 1,119,279 resolved, 24,261 deaths).