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Toronto fans gather to cheer on the Blue Jays in wild-card opener

Toronto fans gather to cheer on the Blue Jays in wild-card opener

TORONTO — Jersey-clad fans of all ages descended on downtown Toronto Friday afternoon to cheer on the Blue Jays in the opening game of the wild-card American League series.
Health officials hope new Omicron vaccine will improve uptake of COVID-19 boosters

Health officials hope new Omicron vaccine will improve uptake of COVID-19 boosters

OTTAWA — The first doses of the most up-to-date vaccine for COVID-19 will start arriving in Canada next week after Health Canada gave the green light to the Pfizer-BioNTech booster shot on Friday. Dr.
MPs question month-long delay in ending CMAC funding after 'vile' tweets flagged

MPs question month-long delay in ending CMAC funding after 'vile' tweets flagged

OTTAWA — Diversity and Inclusion Minister Ahmed Hussen says he wishes he had been able to move more quickly to end the federal government's ties to the Community Media Advocacy Centre after a Liberal caucus colleague first raised concerns about the g
More than half Iran's Revolutionary Guard to be forever barred from Canada: Trudeau

More than half Iran's Revolutionary Guard to be forever barred from Canada: Trudeau

OTTAWA — More than 10,000 members of Iran's Revolutionary Guard will be forever barred from Canada, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Friday as he announced the federal government is bringing in tough new immigration measures against the Iranian regime
Incoming premier Smith says Alberta, Ottawa will get along if feds stay in their lane

Incoming premier Smith says Alberta, Ottawa will get along if feds stay in their lane

CALGARY — Danielle Smith began her first day as incoming Alberta premier mending fences with a fractured caucus and telling Prime Minister Justin Trudeau that they’ll get along just fine so long as he stays in his lane.
Quebec unions try to brush off plans forcing teachers to help clean students' teeth

Quebec unions try to brush off plans forcing teachers to help clean students' teeth

MONTREAL — Kids could benefit from some extra help when it comes to brushing their teeth, but saddling teachers with supervising the daily task isn't the way to go about it, according to Quebec parents.
Fiona: One week after N.S. premier asked for more troops, fewer boots on ground

Fiona: One week after N.S. premier asked for more troops, fewer boots on ground

HALIFAX — One week after Nova Scotia's premier asked Ottawa for more soldiers to help clean up the twisted mess caused by post-tropical storm Fiona, there were fewer troops on the ground Friday than there were earlier in the week.
Yellowknife pub acquitted of breaking COVID-19 rules

Yellowknife pub acquitted of breaking COVID-19 rules

YELLOWKNIFE — The owners of a Yellowknife pub who were accused of violating COVID-19 public health orders say they're relieved they won't have to pay a $5,175 ticket.
Quebec police investigate shooting at upscale resort in Laurentians

Quebec police investigate shooting at upscale resort in Laurentians

MONTREAL — Quebec provincial police say at least one person has been shot on the site of an upscale resort in the Laurentians region. Police say the shooting occurred in Estérel, Que., a municipality about 100 kilometres north of Montreal.
Canada to allow international students to work more hours due to labour shortage

Canada to allow international students to work more hours due to labour shortage

OTTAWA — Canada will temporarily allow international students to work more than 20 hours a week, in a bid to address ongoing labour shortages.