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Older, immunocompromised people may get COVID-19 vaccine dose in spring, NACI says

Older, immunocompromised people may get COVID-19 vaccine dose in spring, NACI says

OTTAWA — Canada's National Advisory Committee on Immunization says some groups of people vulnerable to severe illness from COVID-19 should be eligible for another dose of vaccine in the spring.
Edmonton hospital sets up space heaters in emergency room as weather disrupts heating

Edmonton hospital sets up space heaters in emergency room as weather disrupts heating

EDMONTON — Freezing temperatures in Edmonton have forced one of the city's hospitals to fire up temporary heaters in its emergency department.
Case of Quebec man sought by U.S. after death of pregnant migrant put off to February

Case of Quebec man sought by U.S. after death of pregnant migrant put off to February

MONTREAL — A Colombian man facing extradition from Canada to the United States on human smuggling charges after a pregnant Mexican woman died crossing the border will remain detained for the time being.
Two New Brunswick men cleared of 1983 murder fear they will die without compensation

Two New Brunswick men cleared of 1983 murder fear they will die without compensation

SAINT JOHN, N.B. — Walter Gillespie opens his fridge and shows his meagre supplies — a loaf of bread, eggs, peanut butter and juice. There are also a few cans of beans stacked in a cupboard in the 80-year-old's Saint John, N.B., apartment.
Quaker cereals and granola bars recalled due to possible salmonella contamination

Quaker cereals and granola bars recalled due to possible salmonella contamination

OTTAWA — Quaker Canada is announcing a voluntary recall of more than three dozen types of cereals and granola bars due to possible exposure to salmonella.
In the news today: U.S and U.K. attack Houthi sites in Yemen with Canadian support

In the news today: U.S and U.K. attack Houthi sites in Yemen with Canadian support

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today... U.S., U.K. carry out airstrikes against Houthis in Yemen with Canadian support U.S.
U.S., U.K. carry out airstrikes against Houthis in Yemen with Canadian support

U.S., U.K. carry out airstrikes against Houthis in Yemen with Canadian support

OTTAWA — U.S. and British forces, with the support of Canada and other allies, attacked more than a dozen sites used by the Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen on Thursday.
B.C. man sentenced to five years in death of off-duty police officer

B.C. man sentenced to five years in death of off-duty police officer

NELSON, B.C. — A B.C. man has been sentenced to five years in prison after being convicted of manslaughter in the death of an off-duty Abbotsford police officer. B.C.
Vancouver festival drops play 'The Runner' over Gaza tension, in second cancellation

Vancouver festival drops play 'The Runner' over Gaza tension, in second cancellation

VANCOUVER — Organizers of a performing arts festival in Vancouver have cancelled a play that addresses ethical dilemmas in the Middle East, citing friction caused by the Israel-Hamas war.
Former federal NDP leader Ed Broadbent, social democracy stalwart, dead at 87

Former federal NDP leader Ed Broadbent, social democracy stalwart, dead at 87

OTTAWA — Ed Broadbent, the affable advocate of social democracy whose principled leadership helped build the modern New Democratic Party and made him a titan of 20th century Canadian politics, has died. He was 87.