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A vial of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine is displayed on a counter at a pharmacy in Portland, Ore., Monday, Dec. 27, 2021. U.S. regulators have granted full approval to Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine after reviewing additional data on its safety and effectiveness. The decision Monday, Jan. 31, 2022 by the Food and Drug Administration comes after many tens of millions of Americans have already received the shot under its original emergency authorization. Full approval means FDA has completed the same rigorous, time-consuming review for Moderna’s shot as dozens of other long-established vaccines. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane)

Health Canada approves updated Moderna vaccine for COVID-19

Health Canada has authorized the use of an updated Moderna vaccine for…

A vial of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine is displayed on a counter at a pharmacy in Portland, Ore., Monday, Dec. 27, 2021. U.S. regulators have granted full approval to Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine after reviewing additional data on its safety and effectiveness. The decision Monday, Jan. 31, 2022 by the Food and Drug Administration comes after many tens of millions of Americans have already received the shot under its original emergency authorization. Full approval means FDA has completed the same rigorous, time-consuming review for Moderna’s shot as dozens of other long-established vaccines. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane)
Tamara Lich arrives for her trial at the courthouse in Ottawa, on Monday, Sept. 11, 2023. The Facebook page of the "Freedom Convoy" protest is expected to be at the centre of the evidence and legal arguments today as the trial of two prominent organizers enters its sixth day. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang

‘Freedom Convoy’ Facebook page is the focal point of criminal trial Tuesday

The Facebook page of the “Freedom Convoy” protest is at the centre…

Tamara Lich arrives for her trial at the courthouse in Ottawa, on Monday, Sept. 11, 2023. The Facebook page of the "Freedom Convoy" protest is expected to be at the centre of the evidence and legal arguments today as the trial of two prominent organizers enters its sixth day. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang
The parliamentary budget officer says it will take the federal government until 2043 to break even on its deals with Volkswagen as well as Stellantis and LG Energy Solution. An illuminated Volkswagen logo is seen on the back of one of the automaker's ID.4 electric vehicles at Fully Charged Live, an electric vehicle (EV), renewable and clean energy and urban mobility exhibition, in Vancouver, B.C., Friday, Sept. 8, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

It will take 20 years for feds to break even with Volkswagen, Stellantis deals: PBO

The parliamentary budget officer says it will take the federal and Ontario…

The parliamentary budget officer says it will take the federal government until 2043 to break even on its deals with Volkswagen as well as Stellantis and LG Energy Solution. An illuminated Volkswagen logo is seen on the back of one of the automaker's ID.4 electric vehicles at Fully Charged Live, an electric vehicle (EV), renewable and clean energy and urban mobility exhibition, in Vancouver, B.C., Friday, Sept. 8, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Alberta's chief medical health officer, Dr. Mark Joffe, says health inspectors found three critical health violations in the central kitchen used by several daycares linked to an E. coli outbreak that has infected more 200 people. A microbiologist points out an isolated E. coli growth on an agar plate from a patient specimen at the Washington State Dept. of Health Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2015, in Shoreline, Wash. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP/Elaine Thompson

Critical health violations found in kitchen used by daycares after E. coli outbreak

Alberta’s chief medical officer of health says there three critical violations were…

Alberta's chief medical health officer, Dr. Mark Joffe, says health inspectors found three critical health violations in the central kitchen used by several daycares linked to an E. coli outbreak that has infected more 200 people. A microbiologist points out an isolated E. coli growth on an agar plate from a patient specimen at the Washington State Dept. of Health Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2015, in Shoreline, Wash. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP/Elaine Thompson
NDP MP for Timmins-James Bay Charlie Angus is seen during a news conference on Parliament Hill, Wednesday, September 21, 2022 in Ottawa. Angus says the CEO of oilsands giant Suncor needs to explain to a House of Commons committee the rationale behind his recent comments revising his company's focus away from clean energy. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

NDP wants Suncor CEO to tell MPs why company moving away from focus on clean energy

NDP MP Charlie Angus will ask the natural resources committee to summon…

NDP MP for Timmins-James Bay Charlie Angus is seen during a news conference on Parliament Hill, Wednesday, September 21, 2022 in Ottawa. Angus says the CEO of oilsands giant Suncor needs to explain to a House of Commons committee the rationale behind his recent comments revising his company's focus away from clean energy. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
Conservative MP for Wellington-Halton Hills Michael Chong speaks to reporters after appearing as a witness at the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs (PROC) regarding foreign election interference on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, on Tuesday, May 16, 2023. Chong will be in the U.S. capital Tuesday to tell Capitol Hill lawmakers what it’s like to be a target of a Chinese foreign interference campaign. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Spencer Colby

MP Michael Chong testifies Tuesday in D.C. about being a foreign interference target

Conservative MP Michael Chong, the target of an alleged Chinese foreign interference…

Conservative MP for Wellington-Halton Hills Michael Chong speaks to reporters after appearing as a witness at the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs (PROC) regarding foreign election interference on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, on Tuesday, May 16, 2023. Chong will be in the U.S. capital Tuesday to tell Capitol Hill lawmakers what it’s like to be a target of a Chinese foreign interference campaign. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Spencer Colby
Lawyer Lawrence Greenspon (left) walks with Tamara Lich as they make their way to the courthouse on the first day of trial, in Ottawa, Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2023. The lawyers defending two of the most prominent organizers of the "Freedom Convoy" are expected to make their case today to block nine Ottawa residents and business representatives from taking the stand. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

‘Freedom Convoy’ lawyers attempt to block Ottawa residents from testifying at trial

The lawyers defending two of the most prominent organizers of the “Freedom…

Lawyer Lawrence Greenspon (left) walks with Tamara Lich as they make their way to the courthouse on the first day of trial, in Ottawa, Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2023. The lawyers defending two of the most prominent organizers of the "Freedom Convoy" are expected to make their case today to block nine Ottawa residents and business representatives from taking the stand. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
Brittany Chapman is photographed with her three-year-old daughter, Taylor, who got sick from E. coli, in a handout photo. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO- Brittany Chapman

Calgary mother says food safety a priority, finds new daycare after E. coli outbreak

A woman whose toddler was hospitalized with an E. coli infection from…

Brittany Chapman is photographed with her three-year-old daughter, Taylor, who got sick from E. coli, in a handout photo. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO- Brittany Chapman
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Minister of Justice Mickey Amery stand together during the swearing in of her cabinet, in Edmonton, Friday, June 9, 2023. Amery says special teams of prosecutors will be formed to focus on violent crime and criminals in Edmonton and Calgary.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson.

Alberta makes changes to Crown prosecutors to fight rise in violent crime

The Alberta government is making changes to criminal prosecutions to reduce the…

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Minister of Justice Mickey Amery stand together during the swearing in of her cabinet, in Edmonton, Friday, June 9, 2023. Amery says special teams of prosecutors will be formed to focus on violent crime and criminals in Edmonton and Calgary.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson.
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre speaks to delegates at the Conservative Party Convention, Friday, September 8, 2023 in Quebec City. Conservatives left their party's policy convention in Quebec City feeling a somewhat unfamiliar sensation: Celebration. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jacques Boissinot

Challenges and a to-do list: Five takeaways from the Conservative party convention

Federal Conservatives left their party’s policy convention in Quebec City feeling a…

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre speaks to delegates at the Conservative Party Convention, Friday, September 8, 2023 in Quebec City. Conservatives left their party's policy convention in Quebec City feeling a somewhat unfamiliar sensation: Celebration. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jacques Boissinot
Lawyer Lawrence Greenspon (left) walks with Tamara Lich as they make their way to the courthouse on the first day of trial, in Ottawa, Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2023. The lawyers defending two of the most prominent organizers of the "Freedom Convoy" are expected to make their case today to block nine Ottawa residents and business representatives from taking the stand. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

‘Freedom Convoy’ lawyers attempt to block Ottawa residents from testifying at trial

The lawyers defending two of the most prominent organizers of the “Freedom…

Lawyer Lawrence Greenspon (left) walks with Tamara Lich as they make their way to the courthouse on the first day of trial, in Ottawa, Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2023. The lawyers defending two of the most prominent organizers of the "Freedom Convoy" are expected to make their case today to block nine Ottawa residents and business representatives from taking the stand. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's plane is seen on the tarmac after being grounded due to a technical issue following the G20 Summit in New Delhi, India on Sunday, Sept. 10, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

Replacement plane en route to India to bring Trudeau, Canadian delegation home

The Canadian Armed Forces has sent a plane to pick up Prime…

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's plane is seen on the tarmac after being grounded due to a technical issue following the G20 Summit in New Delhi, India on Sunday, Sept. 10, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith gives a keynote address at the the LNG2023 conference in Vancouver, on Thursday, July 13, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Alberta premier asks ministers for ‘full assessment’ of E. coli outbreak in Calgary

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she’s asked her health minister, as well…

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith gives a keynote address at the the LNG2023 conference in Vancouver, on Thursday, July 13, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
A pumpjack draws out oil and gas from a well head as the sun sets near Calgary, Alta., Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022. Canada has the third largest oil reserves in the world and is the world's fourth largest oil producer. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh

Crescent Point plans $1.05B to $1.15B in development capital expenditures for 2024

Crescent Point Energy Corp. says it plans to spend $1.05 billion to…

A pumpjack draws out oil and gas from a well head as the sun sets near Calgary, Alta., Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022. Canada has the third largest oil reserves in the world and is the world's fourth largest oil producer. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
Injured Toronto Blue Jays infielder Bo Bichette joins teammates on the field before the Blue Jays' baseball game against the Colorado Rockies on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Blue Jays activate SS Bo Bichette off IL, option McCoy to Triple-A

All-Star shortstop Bo Bichette was activated off the 10-day injured list by…

Injured Toronto Blue Jays infielder Bo Bichette joins teammates on the field before the Blue Jays' baseball game against the Colorado Rockies on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Canada guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander reacts after receiving a technical foul during a Basketball World Cup semi final game against Serbia in Manila, Philippines, Friday, Sept. 8, 2023. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Canada falls to Serbia 95-86 in FIBA World Cup semifinal, will play U.S. for bronze

No Nikola Jokic, no problem. Even with its best player sitting out…

Canada guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander reacts after receiving a technical foul during a Basketball World Cup semi final game against Serbia in Manila, Philippines, Friday, Sept. 8, 2023. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
n the latest blow to the shrinking domestic media presence when the Toronto Blue Jays play away from home, the team's rights-holder will not resume on-site radio broadcasts of road games for the last few weeks of the season. The Blue Jays logo is pictured ahead of MLB baseball action in Toronto on Wednesday, April 27, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov

Roadblock: Blue Jays radio broadcasters won’t be returning to road this season

In a change from last year, the Toronto Blue Jays’ radio rights-holder…

n the latest blow to the shrinking domestic media presence when the Toronto Blue Jays play away from home, the team's rights-holder will not resume on-site radio broadcasts of road games for the last few weeks of the season. The Blue Jays logo is pictured ahead of MLB baseball action in Toronto on Wednesday, April 27, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau takes part in a joint press conference with Latvian Prime Minister Krisjanis Karins on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Thursday, May 12, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

Trudeau ready to testify with ‘enthusiasm’ at inquiry on foreign meddling if asked

A Quebec judge will head a public inquiry into allegations of foreign…

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau takes part in a joint press conference with Latvian Prime Minister Krisjanis Karins on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Thursday, May 12, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
<div>Conservatives gathered for the federal party's convention will hear not only from its leader today, but from a man who at one-time wanted that job himself. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre. left, is applauded by his caucus as he meets them prior to the Conservative convention, in Quebec City, Thursday, Sept. 7, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jacques Boissinot</div>

Pierre Poilievre to deliver first speech as leader to Conservative convention

Conservatives gathered for the federal party’s national policy convention in Quebec City…

<div>Conservatives gathered for the federal party's convention will hear not only from its leader today, but from a man who at one-time wanted that job himself. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre. left, is applauded by his caucus as he meets them prior to the Conservative convention, in Quebec City, Thursday, Sept. 7, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jacques Boissinot</div>
A tribal council representing five First Nations in northeast Alberta have declared a state of emergency over an escalating mental health and addictions crisis. Athabasca Tribal Council Grand Chief Allan Adam says 60 people from member communities have died since January from overdose, suicide or as a result of self harm. Adam speaks during a news conference on Wednesday, March 20, 2013 in Ottawa. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

Northern Alberta chiefs declare emergency over mental health, addictions crisis

A tribal council representing five First Nations in northeastern Alberta declared a…

A tribal council representing five First Nations in northeast Alberta have declared a state of emergency over an escalating mental health and addictions crisis. Athabasca Tribal Council Grand Chief Allan Adam says 60 people from member communities have died since January from overdose, suicide or as a result of self harm. Adam speaks during a news conference on Wednesday, March 20, 2013 in Ottawa. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
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