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High demand for flu shots? Experts hope to avoid 'twindemic'

High demand for flu shots? Experts hope to avoid 'twindemic'

October is prime time for flu vaccinations, and the U.S. and Europe are gearing up for what experts hope is high demand as countries seek to avoid a “twindemic” with COVID-19.
Federal Liberals revive bill that seeks to outlaw forced LGBTQ conversion therapy

Federal Liberals revive bill that seeks to outlaw forced LGBTQ conversion therapy

OTTAWA — The federal Liberals have reintroduced a bill that would ban forcing children or adults to undergo therapy aimed at altering their sexual orientation or gender identity.
Suburban NY diocese files for bankruptcy amid abuse lawsuits

Suburban NY diocese files for bankruptcy amid abuse lawsuits

A Roman Catholic diocese in New York City's suburbs Thursday became the largest in the U.S.
Infrastructure bank to invest $10 billion in priority areas for pandemic recovery

Infrastructure bank to invest $10 billion in priority areas for pandemic recovery

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau outlined Thursday how the Canada Infrastructure Bank intends to invest $10 billion in projects meant to create 60,000 jobs and contribute to the fight against climate change.
Google to pay $1 billion over 3 years for news content

Google to pay $1 billion over 3 years for news content

LONDON — Google will pay publishers $1 billion over the next three years for their content, the company's latest effort to defuse tensions over its dominance of the news industry.
TransAlta and Tidewater selling Pioneer Pipeline to Atco instead of TC Energy

TransAlta and Tidewater selling Pioneer Pipeline to Atco instead of TC Energy

CALGARY — TransAlta Corp. and its partner, Tidewater Midstream & Infrastructure Ltd. have signed a new deal to sell the Pioneer Pipeline to Atco Gas and Pipelines Ltd.
The latest developments on COVID-19 in Canada

The latest developments on COVID-19 in Canada

The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada (all times Eastern): --- 2:32 p.m.
Second wave anxiety

Second wave anxiety

Poll finds anxiety growing among Canadians about second wave
Cyclist killed in collision on Highway 22 North of Cochrane

Cyclist killed in collision on Highway 22 North of Cochrane

RCMP responded to reports of a fatal collision just north of the Highways 22/1A intersection on Wednesday (Sept. 30).
Fight breaks out on bus in Surrey after mask disagreement (VIDEO)

Fight breaks out on bus in Surrey after mask disagreement (VIDEO)

A mask-less passenger became belligerent when another rider offered him a mask.
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