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Trudeau says he hopes to see COVID-19 vaccines roll out in Canada in early 2021

Trudeau says he hopes to see COVID-19 vaccines roll out in Canada in early 2021

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Monday he hopes to see COVID-19 vaccines roll out in Canada early next year, but warned that won't bring an immediate resolution to the pandemic currently seeing a resurgence in several provinces.
Terry Fox, Indigenous advocates among diverse group on shortlist for new $5 bill

Terry Fox, Indigenous advocates among diverse group on shortlist for new $5 bill

OTTAWA — A diverse group of notable Canadians, including Indigenous advocates and veterans, an Inuit artist and the first person of Chinese descent born in this country have been shortlisted to appear on the new $5 bill.
N.B. woman argues 'dry cell' segregation for drugs inside body violates charter

N.B. woman argues 'dry cell' segregation for drugs inside body violates charter

TRURO, N.S.
Eastern Ontario reeve seeks to change road name derogatory to Indigenous women

Eastern Ontario reeve seeks to change road name derogatory to Indigenous women

OTTAWA — The council of Beckwith Township near Ottawa is proposing to change the name of a private road that includes a derogatory term for Indigenous women after months of controversy and over the objections of the road owners.
Bains suggests Ottawa may draw on scorned federal loan program for airline bailout

Bains suggests Ottawa may draw on scorned federal loan program for airline bailout

OTTAWA — Innovation Minister Navdeep Bains says a federal loan program little-loved by industry will be among the options Ottawa weighs as it sits down with airline executives to negotiate a government aid package.

'Stop being so nice': Alberta councillor apologizes for Indigenous homeless comments

SLAVE LAKE, Alta. — A northern Alberta councillor says she is deeply sorry for recommending her town stop feeding and "being so nice" to its Indigenous homeless population. At a Sept. 8 council meeting, Slave Lake Coun.
Not criminally responsible: Alek Minassian's likely defence, explained

Not criminally responsible: Alek Minassian's likely defence, explained

TORONTO — The trial for a man who killed 10 people when he drove a van down a busy Toronto sidewalk is expected to hear defence lawyers argue this week that 28-year-old Alek Minassian should be found not criminally responsible for his actions.
No evidence of COVID-19 community transmission in Nunavut community: health officer

No evidence of COVID-19 community transmission in Nunavut community: health officer

Nunavut's chief public health officer says there is no evidence of community transmission in Sanikiluaq after the territory confirmed its second case of COVID-19 in the community on the weekend. Dr.
CERB, extra hours and bottle returns: supporting overseas family during the pandemic

CERB, extra hours and bottle returns: supporting overseas family during the pandemic

Edeline Agoncillo sends up to $1,400 of her wages to the Philippines every month and keeps only a few hundred dollars for herself, even during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Police saw crime dip in first six months of pandemic, Statistics Canada says

Police saw crime dip in first six months of pandemic, Statistics Canada says

OTTAWA — Newly released statistics point to a notable drop in police-recorded crime during the first six months of the COVID-19 pandemic.