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More in-school clinics could be key to raising vaccination rates for kids: doctors

More in-school clinics could be key to raising vaccination rates for kids: doctors

Newfoundland and Labrador is the province with the highest vaccination rate for five- to 11-year-old kids and began providing the COVID-19 vaccine at schools as soon as it was approved for children.
Banff's elk population declining

Banff's elk population declining

“We have to remember that wildlife populations are always fluctuating and dynamic due to several different reasons.”
Omicron wave of COVID-19 could be flattening on First Nations, says top doctor

Omicron wave of COVID-19 could be flattening on First Nations, says top doctor

OTTAWA — The top doctor for Indigenous Services Canada says he's cautiously optimistic the Omicron-driven wave of the pandemic may be flattening across First Nations.
Early treatment could tame peanut allergies in small kids

Early treatment could tame peanut allergies in small kids

NEW YORK (AP) — Young children might be able to overcome their peanut allergies if treated at an early enough age, according to a study published Thursday.
Omicron may be peaking but COVID-19 isn't done with us yet: Tam

Omicron may be peaking but COVID-19 isn't done with us yet: Tam

OTTAWA — Canada's chief public health officer says there are positive signs the Omicron wave is peaking in Canada but we shouldn't start choreographing a COVID-19 victory dance just yet. Dr.
Special avalanche warning issued for Banff, Yoho, Kootenay national parks

Special avalanche warning issued for Banff, Yoho, Kootenay national parks

Avalanche experts say there have been several close calls reported recently, with many large avalanches running the full extent of their paths.
Airdrie Fire Department provides patient transport during EMS Red Alert

Airdrie Fire Department provides patient transport during EMS Red Alert

Due to a "Red Alert" with Emergency Medical Services (EMS) not able to respond to four simultaneous medical calls in Airdrie on Jan. 20, the Airdrie Fire Department (AFD) was called out to provide first response care.
Canada Post rethinking mask policy forbidding workers to use their own N95s

Canada Post rethinking mask policy forbidding workers to use their own N95s

OTTAWA — Canada Post is seeking "clarification" from the federal government about face masks after drawing criticism for refusing to let employees bring their own N95 masks to work.
'Not ready': Alberta police chiefs say too soon to support decriminalizing drugs

'Not ready': Alberta police chiefs say too soon to support decriminalizing drugs

CALGARY — The association that represents Alberta police chiefs says it's too soon to decriminalize illicit drugs. Calgary Chief Const.
CAPP expects oil and gas investment to rise 22 per cent this year to $32.8 billion

CAPP expects oil and gas investment to rise 22 per cent this year to $32.8 billion

CALGARY — Canada's largest oil and gas industry group says capital spending in the oilpatch will hit $32.8 billion this year, a 22 per cent increase from the year before but still a far cry from the boom-time levels of investment a decade ago.
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