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Northwest Territories pausing COVID-19 vaccines for children after doses expire

YELLOWKNIFE — The Northwest Territories government says COVID-19 vaccines for children age six months to five years will be temporarily unavailable until a new shipment arrives in Canada.

Feb 28, 2023 1:00 PM Read more >

Governor General: Climate change, Indigenous issues transcend boundaries with Russia

OTTAWA — Gov. Gen. Mary Simon says Canada needs to find a way to continue cross-polar collaboration while holding Russia accountable for its invasion of Ukraine.

Feb 28, 2023 12:33 PM Read more >

Vermont officials investigating after man dies crossing border from Quebec

MONTREAL — Vermont State Police are investigating after a man collapsed and died shortly after crossing the border into the United States from Quebec on foot last week. U.S.

Feb 28, 2023 12:13 PM Read more >

Quebec follows federal lead, bans TikTok application on government cellphones

Quebec has banned the installation and use of the social media application TikTok on government cellphones as of Tuesday.

Feb 28, 2023 10:49 AM Read more >

'Like starting a new life': Refugees arrive as skilled workers under expanding pilot

TORONTO — Mulham Alkhalil has been working for a high-end furniture manufacturer in Toronto since arriving in Canada last year from Syria via Libya.

Feb 28, 2023 9:00 AM Read more >

Canadian Dental Association releases recommendations for feds on dental care

OTTAWA — The Canadian government's approach to universal dental care should include preserving private dental insurance programs and using existing clinics should be part of the Canadian government's approach to universal dental care, the Canadian De

Feb 28, 2023 7:00 AM Read more >

In The News for Feb. 28: Where is the money going on budget day in Alberta and B.C.?

In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023 ... What we are watching in Canada ...

Feb 28, 2023 6:17 AM Read more >

Researchers track high frequency of genetic diseases in Quebec's Saguenay-Lac-St-Jean

MONTREAL — Quebec's Saguenay-Lac-St-Jean region is known for its spectacular fjord and rugged outdoor landscapes.

Feb 28, 2023 2:00 AM Read more >

Vancouver police shoot man with rubber bullets in case of mistaken identity

Vancouver police say they have apologized to a man who was shot with rubber bullets in a wrongful arrest over a case of mistaken identity.

Feb 27, 2023 5:42 PM Read more >

Finance minister suggests budget deficits on way for B.C. after surplus

LANGFORD, B.C. — British Columbia's financial status will not be as rosy as it has been over the past year, says Finance Minister Katrine Conroy, who will table the New Democrat government's budget on Tuesday.

Feb 27, 2023 4:46 PM Read more >