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Canadian Islamic State figure charged with supporting terrorist group

Canadian Islamic State figure charged with supporting terrorist group

A Canadian man alleged to be a leading Islamic State media figure and foreign fighter has been charged in U.S.
Pfizer submits trial data on vaccine use in children aged 5 to 11 to Health Canada

Pfizer submits trial data on vaccine use in children aged 5 to 11 to Health Canada

Pfizer has submitted preliminary research to Health Canada on the effectiveness of its COVID-19 vaccine in children aged five to 11.
'Run everywhere': Fledgling Maverick Party intends to up its game after poor results

'Run everywhere': Fledgling Maverick Party intends to up its game after poor results

CALGARY — The interim leader of the fledgling Maverick Party says it will be making some key changes after a disappointing result in last month's federal election.
Military's grievance system plagued by backlog, needs urgent reform: retired judge

Military's grievance system plagued by backlog, needs urgent reform: retired judge

OTTAWA — A key argument from government lawyers last week as to why the Federal Court should not reinstate Maj.-Gen.
Almost eight in 10 support proof-of-vaccine requirement to visit public places: poll

Almost eight in 10 support proof-of-vaccine requirement to visit public places: poll

OTTAWA — Canadians overwhelmingly support the idea of requiring vaccine passports to gain admittance to public places such as restaurants, bars and gyms, a new poll suggests.
No winning ticket for Friday's $20 million Lotto Max jackpot

No winning ticket for Friday's $20 million Lotto Max jackpot

TORONTO — No winning ticket was sold for the $20 million jackpot in Friday's Lotto Max draw. That means the jackpot for the next draw on Oct. 5 will grow to an estimated $25 million. The Canadian Press
PM accused of 'callousness' for heading to Tofino instead of reconciliation events

PM accused of 'callousness' for heading to Tofino instead of reconciliation events

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau faced backlash Friday over his decision to fly to British Columbia to spend time with his family on the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
Saskatchewan woman who was scared after Alberta surgery cancelled says it is back on

Saskatchewan woman who was scared after Alberta surgery cancelled says it is back on

EDMONTON — A Saskatchewan woman who is worried about losing her eyesight or possibly dying because her surgery for a rare cancer was cancelled in Alberta says the operation has been quickly rescheduled for next week.
Clarification to Sept. 29 story on Fairy Creek logging injunction

Clarification to Sept. 29 story on Fairy Creek logging injunction

VICTORIA — A Canadian Press story on Sept. 29 about a B.C.
Elections Canada confirms recount going ahead in Quebec riding

Elections Canada confirms recount going ahead in Quebec riding

OTTAWA — Elections Canada is confirming that a recount will take place in a Quebec riding with a close result after a "potential anomaly" was discovered with a ballot box after the votes were validated.