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J&J vaccine can be used for people over 30 but mRNA vaccines still preferred: NACI

J&J vaccine can be used for people over 30 but mRNA vaccines still preferred: NACI

OTTAWA — The Johnson & Johnson vaccine should be limited to people over the age of 30 who don't want to wait for Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna, the National Advisory Committee on Immunization said Monday.
MPs to discuss rule changes after 'rude' treatment of sex assault victims, advocates

MPs to discuss rule changes after 'rude' treatment of sex assault victims, advocates

OTTAWA — Members of Parliament say they are open to changing the way witnesses are treated at committees after some sexual violence survivors and advocates say they felt angered and, in some cases, revictimized when telling their personal stories in
Youth protection report calls on Quebec to create charter of children's rights

Youth protection report calls on Quebec to create charter of children's rights

MONTREAL — A commission investigating Quebec's youth protection system released its final report Monday, calling on the government to create a charter of children's rights.
Proud Boys Canada's demise could stiffen resolve of members, expert warns

Proud Boys Canada's demise could stiffen resolve of members, expert warns

OTTAWA — Targeting the Canadian chapter of the Proud Boys with anti-terror legislation has led to the group's apparent demise, but a leading expert says it might have little effect on the broader far-right movement.
Nunavut imposes isolation for those travelling from N.W.T.

Nunavut imposes isolation for those travelling from N.W.T.

IQALUIT, Nunavut — Nunavut is suspending its common travel area with the Northwest Territories after a COVID-19 outbreak closed schools in Yellowknife. The N.W.T. on Monday reported eight confirmed cases and 12 probable cases of COVID-19 at N.J.
Opposition blasts Liberals after debate to call PM's top aide on Vance cancelled

Opposition blasts Liberals after debate to call PM's top aide on Vance cancelled

OTTAWA — Opposition parties are up in arms after a parliamentary committee meeting in which members were planning to continue debating whether to call Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's chief of staff, Katie Telford, to testify was cancelled without not
Salty language by unmuted House leader heard during virtual question period

Salty language by unmuted House leader heard during virtual question period

OTTAWA — Misadventures with webcams continued today in the House of Commons.
First-ever image of COVID-19 variant supports faith in current vaccines, says UBC

First-ever image of COVID-19 variant supports faith in current vaccines, says UBC

VANCOUVER — The first images of a mutation on a COVID-19 variant of concern have been captured by researchers at the University of British Columbia who say the photos offer some reassurance about how the virus strain may react to current vaccines.
Liberals' sweeping budget bill includes $15 minimum wage and election-law changes

Liberals' sweeping budget bill includes $15 minimum wage and election-law changes

OTTAWA — The federal Liberals' bill to enact parts of their budget includes changes to emergency aid, taxes and a $15 national minimum wage alongside other items such as an election-law amendment.
Yellowknife schools closed after COVID-19 outbreak confirmed at elementary school

Yellowknife schools closed after COVID-19 outbreak confirmed at elementary school

YELLOWKNIFE — All schools in Yellowknife have been closed after eight cases of COVID-19 were confirmed at an elementary school over the weekend. The chief public health officer for the Northwest Territories, Dr.