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Omicron vaccine available in Quebec starting Thursday, not recommended for under 30

Omicron vaccine available in Quebec starting Thursday, not recommended for under 30

MONTREAL — Quebec public health officials say the new COVID-19 vaccine that targets the Omicron variant will be available at vaccination centres starting Thursday at noon, but they add that the shot is not recommended for people under 30.
QuickSketch: A look at Québec solidaire spokesman Gabriel Nadeau-Dubois

QuickSketch: A look at Québec solidaire spokesman Gabriel Nadeau-Dubois

MONTREAL — Quebec's general election campaign has begun, with voters heading to the polls on Oct. 3. Here's a look at Gabriel Nadeau-Dubois, the leader of Québec solidaire. Born: May 31, 1990, in Montreal.
Major telecoms agree to emergency outage deal: Minister Champagne

Major telecoms agree to emergency outage deal: Minister Champagne

VANCOUVER — Canada's major telecom companies have reached a formal agreement to "ensure and guarantee" emergency roaming and other mutual assistance in the case of a major outage.
U.K. PM Liz Truss's B.C. school days — pink jumper, big fringe and a sense of humour

U.K. PM Liz Truss's B.C. school days — pink jumper, big fringe and a sense of humour

VANCOUVER — Brenda Montagano, a teacher at Parkcrest Elementary School in Burnaby, B.C.
Saskatchewan stabbing alerts suggest RCMP learning from past mistakes: Experts

Saskatchewan stabbing alerts suggest RCMP learning from past mistakes: Experts

OTTAWA — The RCMP’s use of emergency alerts and public updates during their hunt for a stabbing suspect in Saskatchewan has prompted positive reviews from law enforcement experts, who see the moves as a sign the police force is learning from past mis
Bank of Canada raises key interest rate by 0.75%, says it likely needs to go higher

Bank of Canada raises key interest rate by 0.75%, says it likely needs to go higher

OTTAWA — Canadians should expect interest rates will climb even higher, the Bank of Canada said Wednesday after announcing another supersized interest rate hike.
Reaction to stabbing rampage at First Nation, village in Saskatchewan

Reaction to stabbing rampage at First Nation, village in Saskatchewan

JAMES SMITH CREE NATION — A stabbing rampage has left 10 people dead on the James Smith Cree Nation and in the nearby village of Weldon, northeast of Saskatoon. At least 18 others have been injured.
Sask. fugitive remains at-large, interest rate announcement: In The News for Sept. 7

Sask. fugitive remains at-large, interest rate announcement: In The News for Sept. 7

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 Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2022. What we are watching in Canada ...
Quebec election: public transit and agriculture on the menu for Day 11 of campaign

Quebec election: public transit and agriculture on the menu for Day 11 of campaign

On Day 11 of Quebec's election campaign one party leader is promising to support public transit in Montreal, while another leader is promising to cancel a tramway project in Quebec City.
RCMP come up empty after tip in search for Saskatchewan stabbing suspect

RCMP come up empty after tip in search for Saskatchewan stabbing suspect

JAMES SMITH CREE NATION — Saskatchewan Mounties surrounded a house on the James Smith Cree Nation Tuesday after reported sightings of a suspected mass murderer, but left soon afterward with no sign of the man. Emergency alerts blared yet again.