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Yukon to offer booster doses of COVID-19 vaccine starting with people aged 50 and up

Yukon to offer booster doses of COVID-19 vaccine starting with people aged 50 and up

WHITEHORSE — The Yukon government says booster doses of COVID-19 vaccine will be available starting Monday for eligible residents aged 50 and up.
Manitoba ex-reservist, The Base member Patrik Mathews gets 9 years in prison

Manitoba ex-reservist, The Base member Patrik Mathews gets 9 years in prison

GREENBELT, Md.
Critics hope new cabinet will put a stop to drug-price regulation changes

Critics hope new cabinet will put a stop to drug-price regulation changes

OTTAWA — Critics of a major drug-price overhaul hope a fresh federal cabinet will put a temporary stop to the new regulations set to take effect in January.
Canada's climate plan gets good grade as Trudeau heads to summits in Europe

Canada's climate plan gets good grade as Trudeau heads to summits in Europe

OTTAWA — A new analysis suggests the Liberal climate plan could meet Canada's greenhouse gas emissions targets for the first time before the end of this decade.
Ontario legislature condemns member's COVID-19 posts, calls for apology

Ontario legislature condemns member's COVID-19 posts, calls for apology

TORONTO — The Ontario legislature unanimously called Thursday on an Independent member who has been publicly opposed to COVID-19 vaccines and pandemic-related lockdowns to apologize for "a string of disreputable conduct.
Probe concludes trailer where Nova Scotia family of six died lacked smoke detector

Probe concludes trailer where Nova Scotia family of six died lacked smoke detector

HALIFAX — A probe by Nova Scotia's fire marshal's office has found that the travel trailer where a family of six died amid toxic smoke last month no longer had smoke detection devices.
Focus federal funding on best bets to boost biotech, Moderna co-founder says

Focus federal funding on best bets to boost biotech, Moderna co-founder says

OTTAWA — The Canadian co-founder of biotech firm Moderna says any federal plans to kick-start domestic innovation in a big way should target funding rather than spread it around the country.
Afghanistan's ambassador to Canada calls for more flights to help people flee

Afghanistan's ambassador to Canada calls for more flights to help people flee

OTTAWA — Afghanistan’s ambassador is urging the Canadian government to send officials to bordering countries such as Pakistan to help refugees fleeing the Taliban get to Canada.
B.C. First Nation seeks 'real action,' urges conditions for papal visit to Canada

B.C. First Nation seeks 'real action,' urges conditions for papal visit to Canada

KAMLOOPS, B.C. — Leaders of a British Columbia First Nation say it would be "deeply meaningful" to welcome Pope Francis to their territory during a visit to Canada. A statement from the Tk'emlups te Secwepemc Nation in Kamloops, B.C.
Canada leads G20 in financing fossil fuels, lags in renewables funding, report says

Canada leads G20 in financing fossil fuels, lags in renewables funding, report says

Canadian fossil fuel producers receive more public financial support than any in the developed world, according to a new analysis.