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The Money: Today's veterans fighting Ottawa for equality with previous generations

OTTAWA — When his son was nearly killed by an anti-personnel mine in Afghanistan in 2010, Jim Scott had no idea he was about to embark on a multi-year legal battle with the federal government on behalf of his son and thousands of other modern-day vet

Nov 9, 2021 3:00 AM Read more >

Yukon to introduce proof-of-vaccination in response to rising COVID-19 cases

WHITEHORSE — The Yukon government has declared a state of emergency and announced a series of public health rules aimed at curbing the spread of COVID-19, including a proof-of-vaccination requirement that's set to take effect this Saturday.

Nov 8, 2021 9:32 PM Read more >

Liberal House leader calls talk of a formal alliance with the NDP simply speculation

OTTAWA — Liberal House leader Mark Holland said Monday the government intends to collaborate with any party willing to make the minority Parliament work.

Nov 8, 2021 5:48 PM Read more >

Slain Mexican activist's supporters contest federal watchdog's refusal to probe case

OTTAWA — Family and supporters of a Mexican activist who was killed after opposing a Canadian company's mining project are challenging a federal ombudsman's decision not to investigate the matter.

Nov 8, 2021 5:10 PM Read more >

Warming oceans may absorb less carbon and that could impact climate goals: scientist

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Warming oceans may be absorbing less carbon dioxide than they used to, and scientists say that could have serious ramifications for climate targets.

Nov 8, 2021 5:01 PM Read more >

Lack of demographic data leaving potential gaps in COVID-19 vaccine policy

OTTAWA — A dearth of data about who is getting COVID-19 vaccines and who is not could be causing people of certain races or socio-economic backgrounds to fall through the cracks, according to several concerned advocates.

Nov 8, 2021 4:56 PM Read more >

Erin O'Toole says COVID-19 vaccine comments by Tory MPs Gladu, Lewis are not helpful

OTTAWA — Erin O'Toole sayscomments about COVID-19 vaccines by some members of his caucus are not helpful and are spreading uncertainty about immunization, but he will deal with those issues privately with his team.

Nov 8, 2021 4:50 PM Read more >

Fully vaccinated Canadians jam land border as U.S. finally eases travel restrictions

WASHINGTON — Anticipation turned to elation Monday as fully vaccinated Canadians visited loved ones, vacation properties and popular American shopping haunts after the United States finally eased southbound travel restrictions along the world's longe

Nov 8, 2021 4:15 PM Read more >

'We're excited': Canadians explain why they headed south as border restrictions ease

NIAGARA FALLS — Canadians fully vaccinated against COVID-19 were able to cross the land border into the U.S. on Monday as pandemic restrictions eased. Here's a look at why some were making a trip south via a border crossing in Niagara Falls, Ont.

Nov 8, 2021 4:13 PM Read more >

Quebec City mayoral candidate concedes after celebrating victory on election night

MONTREAL — Two Quebec television networks have apologized after sparking a premature victory speech Sunday night when they declared the wrong candidate the winner in the Quebec City mayoral race.

Nov 8, 2021 4:10 PM Read more >