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Build vaccine stockpile, use wastewater testing for H5N1 bird flu, experts urge
TORONTO - Health Canada has authorized three influenza vaccines that could be used if bird flu became a pandemic, the agency says. The federal government also has an agreement with vaccine manufacture...
Nov 13, 2024
Defender Alistair Johnston thriving at Celtic and about to hit milestone with Canada
Alistair Johnston is thriving at Celtic, even if he has had to learn how to live in the fishbowl for a soccer player that is Glasgow. The city is divided between Celtic and Rangers supporters. And the...
Nov 13, 2024
Beetles from B.C. settling in Nova Scotia, taking up the fight to rescue hemlocks
FREDERICTON - The offspring of beetles imported from British Columbia are ready to take up the fight against an invasive insect that is killing hemlock trees in Nova Scotia. Last fall and spring, abou...
Nov 13, 2024
Vancouver officer sexually assaulted colleague, but police group chat targeted victim
VANCOUVER - A disciplinary investigation has found a former Vancouver police sergeant shared "disrespectful" commentary on a fellow officer's court testimony about being sexually assaulted by a collea...
Nov 13, 2024
Vancouver officer sexually assaulted colleague, but police group chat targeted victim
VANCOUVER - A disciplinary investigation has found a former Vancouver police sergeant shared "disrespectful" commentary on a fellow officer's court testimony about being sexually assaulted by a collea...
Nov 13, 2024
Spy service officer denies threatening Montreal man who was later imprisoned in Sudan
OTTAWA - A CSIS official denies they threatened a Montreal man who was later imprisoned and allegedly tortured by authorities in Sudan. The spy service employee, who can only be identified as Witness ...
Nov 13, 2024
EA Sports video game NHL 25 to include PWHL teams
REDWOOD CITY - Electronic Arts has incorporated the Professional Women's Hockey League into its NHL 25 video game. The six teams starting their second seasons Nov. 30 will be represented in "play now,...
Nov 13, 2024
Star attacking midfielder Ollie Bassett to leave Atletico Ottawa at end of the year
OTTAWA - Star attacking midfielder Ollie Bassett, the Canadian Premier League's player of the year in 2022, is leaving Atletico Ottawa when his contract expires at the end of the year. The 28-year-old...
Nov 13, 2024
Prime Minister Trudeau makes trip to Bermuda to eulogize longtime family friend
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is travelling to Bermuda today to give a eulogy at the funeral for businessman Peter Green. Green was a lifelong family friend to Trudeau and, as reported by the...
Nov 13, 2024
'Pacific frontal system' moving over B.C. prompts snow, rainfall warnings
VANCOUVER - Environment Canada is warning drivers who intend to travel Highway 3 from the Paulson Summit and Kootenay Pass about hazardous conditions due to "rapidly accumulating snow." It says a Paci...
Nov 13, 2024

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