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Quebec reverses policy and makes flu vaccine free for all residents
MONTREAL - Quebec is making the flu vaccine free for all residents this year. The shots had only been free for certain high-risk groups and for health-care workers. Health officials said today the gov...
Nov 25, 2022
Canadian brothers make like Mounties on "once-in-a-lifetime' trip to World Cup
DOHA, Qatar - The Mounties are at the World Cup, thanks to Canadians Geoff, Graham and Stephen Rawlinson. The trio, making their first brothers' trip in more than 10 years, range in age from 48 to 56....
Nov 25, 2022
Federal health minister says 1M units of imported kids' pain meds are starting to hit pharmacy shelves
Federal Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos says the previously announced one million units of imported kids' pain relievers are starting to arrive on pharmacy shelves. Meanwhile, Duclos says an addition...
Nov 25, 2022
Balmy November weekend before freezing temperatures hit next week: Environment Canada
Environment Canada is predicting a gorgeous November weekend with temperatures that won't dip into the negative range. Dan Fulton, meteorologist with Environment Canada, said a southwest flow will cov...
Nov 25, 2022
Sexual harassment prevention training required for 2023 world junior hockey tourney
HALIFAX - The host provinces for the upcoming world junior hockey championship are requiring Hockey Canada to sign an anti-harassment policy and to ensure it oversees training to prevent sexual assaul...
Nov 25, 2022
Canadian fans make their presence felt as Canada returns to men's soccer showcase
DOHA, Qatar - The day after Canada's World Cup opener, defender Kamal Miller was still marvelling at the loud and proud Canadian contingent at Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium. The crowd of 40,432 seemed filled ...
Nov 25, 2022
Mustangs ready to battle Bombers, even with depleted lineup
Games are being cancelled across the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL), but one home and home set will go ahead as the Melfort Mustangs take on the Flin Flon Bombers.The Mustangs are currently ...
Nov 25, 2022
Halifax air crash voice recording can be disclosed in civil case, Supreme Court rules
OTTAWA - The Supreme Court of Canada says the cockpit voice recording from an Air Canada plane that crashed on a Halifax runway can be disclosed to parties in a class-action lawsuit. Dozens of people ...
Nov 25, 2022
Federal health minister says 1M units of imported kids' pain meds are starting to hit pharmacy shelves
Federal Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos says the previously announced one million units of imported kids' pain relievers are starting to arrive on pharmacy shelves. Meanwhile, Duclos says an addition...
Nov 25, 2022
Injured Neymar to miss Brazil's second World Cup match
DOHA, Qatar (AP) - Neymar will miss Brazil's second World Cup match but will remain with the squad undergoing treatment for his ankle injury, the team doctor said Friday. Rodrigo Lasmar said tests con...
Nov 25, 2022