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Western Canadian teachers call for more protection after schools reopen

Elementary and secondary schools across Western Canada have reopened following the Christmas break as provincial governments faced criticism from teachers over what they say is a lack of protective measures against the COVID-19 Omicron variant.

Jan 14, 2022 1:57 PM Read more >

Military launches formal proceedings against more than 900 unvaccinated troops

OTTAWA — The Department of National Defence says proceedings have been launched against more than 900 Canadian Armed Forces members for refusing to get vaccinated, though none have yet been forced to hang up their uniforms.

Jan 14, 2022 1:49 PM Read more >

One dead, five missing after explosion, fire at Ottawa tanker-truck manufacturer

OTTAWA — One man is dead and five people are missing after an explosion at an Ottawa tanker-truck manufacturer Thursday. Neil Greene, the owner and president at Eastway Tank Pump and Meter Ltd. said Friday he is "completely devastated.

Jan 14, 2022 12:17 PM Read more >

Omicron making life difficult for mathematicians trying to track COVID-19

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — The highly transmissible Omicron variant is forcing mathematicians to rework the models that have helped shaped Canada's understanding of COVID-19, as well as the country's response to the pandemic.

Jan 14, 2022 7:15 AM Read more >

Weighing COVID restrictions and Prince Andrew's troubles: In The News for Jan. 14

In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of Jan. 14 ... What we are watching in Canada ...

Jan 14, 2022 2:30 AM Read more >

Bistak recalling products due to salmonella risk from rodent infestation

OTTAWA — A variety of products distributed by Bistak Enterprises Inc. and Bistak Groceries Inc. are being recalled due to possible salmonella contamination from rodent infestation.

Jan 13, 2022 11:57 PM Read more >

Vulnerable in B.C. and Alberta approached to take COVID-19 vaccines for others

Homeless and vulnerable people in British Columbia and Alberta have been approached with offers of payment to be vaccinated against COVID-19 by those attempting to fraudulently get a vaccine card.

Jan 13, 2022 10:53 PM Read more >

Health Canada seven to 10 days from decision on Pfizer antiviral drug

OTTAWA — Health Canada should be ready to make an authorization decision about Pfizer's Paxlovid antiviral treatment for COVID-19 in a week to 10 days, chief medical adviser Dr. Supriya Sharma said Thursday.

Jan 13, 2022 6:29 PM Read more >

Indigenous inmates face high rates of COVID-19 in federal prisons

OTTAWA — Indigenous federal inmates are infected with COVID-19 at disproportionately high rates. Correctional Service Canada said Wednesday that as of Jan. 10, there are 207 active COVID-19 cases among inmates in federal penitentiaries.

Jan 13, 2022 6:28 PM Read more >

A look at the latest COVID-19 news in Canada

A look at the latest COVID-19 news in Canada: — Quebec Premier François Legault says the number of daily COVID-19 cases in Quebec appears to have peaked, allowing him to lift the curfew on Monday that he imposed to protect hospitals from a record sur

Jan 13, 2022 6:12 PM Read more >