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Military police investigated Vance in 2015, no charges laid, DND says

Military police investigated Vance in 2015, no charges laid, DND says

OTTAWA — The Department of National Defence says military police opened an investigation in 2015 into Gen. Jonathan Vance's conduct while he was serving in Italy the previous year, but that no charges were laid.
A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Thursday, Feb. 11, 2021

A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Thursday, Feb. 11, 2021

The latest numbers on COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada as of 10:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, Feb. 11, 2021. In Canada, the provinces are reporting 32,101 new vaccinations administered for a total of 1,186,090 doses given.
Deliveries of COVID-19 vaccine doses to Canada set to more than quadruple next week

Deliveries of COVID-19 vaccine doses to Canada set to more than quadruple next week

OTTAWA — A month-long slowdown in Canada's COVID-19 vaccine deliveries should end next week, with the single biggest shipment of vaccines from Pfizer and BioNTech to date and almost two million doses expected in the next month.
The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Thursday, Feb. 11, 2021

The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Thursday, Feb. 11, 2021

The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 7:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, Feb. 11, 2021. There are 817,163 confirmed cases in Canada. _ Canada: 817,163 confirmed cases (37,747 active, 758,328 resolved, 21,088 deaths).
'Political gunfight:' Environmental law group challenges Alberta oil inquiry in court

'Political gunfight:' Environmental law group challenges Alberta oil inquiry in court

CALGARY — An environmental charity is arguing an inquiry into alleged foreign-led campaigns targeting the oil and gas sector set out to label green groups as anti-Alberta and disrupt their funding before hearing any evidence — accusations government
Ottawa approves Air Canada's $190-million Transat purchase

Ottawa approves Air Canada's $190-million Transat purchase

Canada's travel landscape could soon change after the federal government approved Air Canada's $190-million purchase of Transat A.T., after COVID-19 diminished the deal's value.
Ottawa approves Air Canada's $190-million Transat purchase

Ottawa approves Air Canada's $190-million Transat purchase

Canada's travel landscape could soon change after the federal government approved Air Canada's $190-million purchase of Transat A.T., after COVID-19 diminished the deal's value.
British Columbia seeks exemption from Ottawa on decriminalization as OD deaths soar

British Columbia seeks exemption from Ottawa on decriminalization as OD deaths soar

VANCOUVER — British Columbia is asking for a federal exemption to decriminalize the possession of small amounts of drugs for personal use after more people died from overdoses in 2020 than any other year.
Court documents says mass shooter's spouse was beaten, begged for life before escape

Court documents says mass shooter's spouse was beaten, begged for life before escape

HALIFAX — The spouse of the gunman who killed 22 people in Nova Scotia told police that on the night he began his rampage she was beaten and shot at, and she begged for her life before she managed to escape.
O'Toole pledges detailed Tory climate plan will meet goals faster than Liberals

O'Toole pledges detailed Tory climate plan will meet goals faster than Liberals

OTTAWA — The Conservative election platform will contain a climate-change plan that could cut greenhouse-gas emissions faster than the Liberals' plan will, party leader Erin O'Toole said Thursday.
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