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Some federal workers may be required to get COVID-19 vaccine: Prime Minister Trudeau

Some federal workers may be required to get COVID-19 vaccine: Prime Minister Trudeau

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he is considering making COVID-19 vaccinations mandatory for some federally regulated workplaces in a bid to boost Canada's vaccination levels.
Ottawa announces $6-billion transfer to Quebec aimed at strengthening child care

Ottawa announces $6-billion transfer to Quebec aimed at strengthening child care

MONTREAL — The federal government will transfer about $6 billion to Quebec over five years in connection with Ottawa's national child-care program, but the money comes without conditions and Quebec's government can spend it how it pleases.
Quebec premier announces vaccine passport system after rise in COVID-19 cases

Quebec premier announces vaccine passport system after rise in COVID-19 cases

MONTREAL — Warning the province appears to be entering a fourth wave of the novel coronavirus, Premier François Legault announced Thursday his government is imposing a vaccine passport system to curb the spread of COVID-19.
Chief public health officer says voting can be done safely despite pandemic

Chief public health officer says voting can be done safely despite pandemic

OTTAWA — Canada's chief public health officer is confident people will be able to cast ballots safely in an expected federal election, despite a fourth wave of COVID-19 fuelled by the highly contagious Delta variant. Dr.
Police investigate slaying of man, 31, gunned down in home on Montreal's south shore

Police investigate slaying of man, 31, gunned down in home on Montreal's south shore

LONGUEUIL, Que. — Police are investigating another fatal shooting with possible links to organized crime in the Montreal area. Officers in Longueuil, Que., say the victim was shot Thursday at 1:30 a.m.
U.S. considers requiring foreign visitors to be vaccinated as travel pressure mounts

U.S. considers requiring foreign visitors to be vaccinated as travel pressure mounts

WASHINGTON — The United States is actively exploring how to welcome back international visitors, including whether they will need to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, as stakeholders keen to reopen the Canada-U.S.
Montreal-area parents worry they have been duped by promoter of robot dinosaur show

Montreal-area parents worry they have been duped by promoter of robot dinosaur show

MONTREAL — Anne-Marie Binette bought a $62 family pack of tickets last month for a robot dinosaur exhibition that was advertised for Montreal's south shore this fall.
'Troubling lack of transparency' from Ottawa on Afghan refugees: advocate

'Troubling lack of transparency' from Ottawa on Afghan refugees: advocate

OTTAWA — The federal government should be more clear about who is included in its evacuation plans from Afghanistan, said the founder of a national advocacy campaign to bring interpreters and local staff to Canada.
Seniors cut off from income supplement after receiving emergency benefits

Seniors cut off from income supplement after receiving emergency benefits

OTTAWA — Chris Sherlock is facing possible eviction because of unanticipated clawbacks to the guaranteed income supplement for seniors.
Top court turns down family's request to seal material found in van attacker's home

Top court turns down family's request to seal material found in van attacker's home

OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada has dismissed a request to keep some information barred from public view in the Toronto van attack case.