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Tam hopeful for summer even as Canada hits grim death milestone in COVID-19 pandemic

Tam hopeful for summer even as Canada hits grim death milestone in COVID-19 pandemic

OTTAWA — Canada's chief public health officer said Tuesday she expects Canadians who got the Oxford-AstraZeneca in the first round of vaccinations will be able to choose which vaccine they get for their second dose. Dr.
Quebec can modify part of the Canadian Constitution unilaterally: Trudeau

Quebec can modify part of the Canadian Constitution unilaterally: Trudeau

MONTREAL — Quebec can unilaterally modify part of the Canadian Constitution, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Tuesday.
Police hope to solve cold case murders of two boys in Vancouver with DNA technology

Police hope to solve cold case murders of two boys in Vancouver with DNA technology

VANCOUVER — Police are hoping DNA technology may help solve the so-called Babes in the Woods murder in Vancouver's Stanley Park seven decades ago. Sgt.
Police hope to solve cold case murders of two boys in Vancouver with DNA technology

Police hope to solve cold case murders of two boys in Vancouver with DNA technology

VANCOUVER — Police are hoping DNA technology may help solve the so-called Babes in the Woods murder in Vancouver's Stanley Park seven decades ago. Sgt.
Justice minister refuses to give opinion on Bill C-10's potential to undermine rights

Justice minister refuses to give opinion on Bill C-10's potential to undermine rights

TORONTO — Justice Minister David Lametti told the Commons heritage committee Tuesday said it's not his role to give a legal opinion on revisions to a bill that aims to regulate internet platforms.
Echaquan inquiry: Quebec nurse admits prejudice about Indigenous patients among staff

Echaquan inquiry: Quebec nurse admits prejudice about Indigenous patients among staff

MONTREAL — A nurse who works at the Quebec hospital where Joyce Echaquan died last year told a coroner's inquest Tuesday there is a perception among her colleagues that Indigenous people are alcoholics or drug addicts.
Early survey results show big concerns in Alberta over Rocky Mountain coal mining

Early survey results show big concerns in Alberta over Rocky Mountain coal mining

EDMONTON — Early results from a provincial survey on coal mining in the Rocky Mountains show Albertans have major concerns about expanding the industry.
Vancouver mayor says sorry for city's role in turning away South Asians in 1914

Vancouver mayor says sorry for city's role in turning away South Asians in 1914

VANCOUVER — The City of Vancouver has issued an apology for its racist role in denying entry to 376 people aboard a ship that was forced to return to India with its passengers over a century ago.
Minister asks Canadians to camp carefully in national parks as season starts

Minister asks Canadians to camp carefully in national parks as season starts

Canada's environment minister has one main bit of advice as the country's second COVID-19 summer is about to begin: Camp carefully.
Minister asks Canadians to camp carefully in national parks as season starts

Minister asks Canadians to camp carefully in national parks as season starts

Canada's environment minister has one main bit of advice as the country's second COVID-19 summer is about to begin: Camp carefully.