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Explainer: How bivalent vaccines work and what we know about protection they offer

Explainer: How bivalent vaccines work and what we know about protection they offer

Canadian regulators have approved an updated version of the COVID-19 vaccine as the change of seasons brings a possible new wave of infections.
A moment in time: AP journalists remember Diana's death

A moment in time: AP journalists remember Diana's death

LONDON (AP) — It was a warm Saturday evening and a group of journalists had gathered at a Paris restaurant to enjoy the last weekend of summer.
Social media star Amelie Zilber lands role on 'grown-ish'

Social media star Amelie Zilber lands role on 'grown-ish'

With millions of followers on Instagram and TikTok, Amelie Zilber is used to sharing her life with the public. That changed last spring when she had to hold back a big secret for months.
EU regulator clears tweaked versions of COVID vaccines

EU regulator clears tweaked versions of COVID vaccines

LONDON (AP) — The European Medicines Agency has recommended the authorization of two coronavirus vaccines made by Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna Inc., tweaked to include protection against an early version of the omicron variant.
With health care in spotlight, some Ontario nursing programs see record applications

With health care in spotlight, some Ontario nursing programs see record applications

TORONTO — When Princess Jibrin told her mom she was interested in following her path and pursuing a career in nursing, she says the response was a mix of excitement and caution.
Shamier Anderson and Stephan James to host the Legacy Awards on CBC

Shamier Anderson and Stephan James to host the Legacy Awards on CBC

TORONTO — The Black Academy’s inaugural Legacy Awards will include performances by Deborah Cox, Jully Black, and Kardinal Offishall. The 90-minute telecast will air live on CBC, and CBC Gem on Sept.
Hockey doc, musical romance among Canadian films to watch at TIFF

Hockey doc, musical romance among Canadian films to watch at TIFF

TORONTO — Portraits of pain and resilience are among the Canadian stories set to grace the big screen at the Toronto International Film Festival.
'No smoking gun': Calgary scientists studying Mars soil for signs it supported life

'No smoking gun': Calgary scientists studying Mars soil for signs it supported life

CALGARY — A University of Calgary scientist is hoping to determine whether Mars was ever capable of supporting life.
Family of slain Marine revives defamation suit vs. Baldwin

Family of slain Marine revives defamation suit vs. Baldwin

NEW YORK (AP) — The family of a Marine killed in Afghanistan has revived a defamation lawsuit against Alec Baldwin over comments the actor made online. The sisters and widow of Lance Cpl.
Canada to implement 988 suicide crisis line starting in fall 2023

Canada to implement 988 suicide crisis line starting in fall 2023

OTTAWA — The CRTC says it will launch a new emergency crisis number for people in need of immediate mental health or suicide prevention support.
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