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Unvaccinated federal employees not granted exemptions to be put on unpaid leave today
OTTAWA - Employees in the core federal public sector who have not been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 will be put on unpaid leave today, unless they were already granted an accommodation. The polic...
Nov 15, 2021
As MPs return to Hill, some still worry about safety despite enhanced security
OTTAWA - With a week until MPs return to Parliament Hill, the issue of safety is still top of mind for some as the threat of political violence has been on the rise. In October 2020, the House of Comm...
Nov 15, 2021
Quebec coroner concerned about lack of COVID-19 preparation in long-term care homes
QUEBEC - The coroner leading an inquest into COVID-19 deaths in Quebec's long-term care homes says she's concerned the facilities weren't prepared for the first wave of the pandemic. Ghane Kamel made ...
Nov 15, 2021
Alberta now requires vaccine record with QR code for its passport program
EDMONTON - Alberta residents will now need more than a paper record from a COVID-19 vaccine clinic if they want to sit down at a restaurant, work out at a gym or enter indoor venues like arenas or mov...
Nov 15, 2021
Quebec judge rules province's abandoned health-care vaccine mandate is legal
MONTREAL - A Quebec Superior Court judge has ruled in favour of the province's vaccine mandate for health-care workers, nearly two weeks after the government suspended the health order. Justice Michel...
Nov 15, 2021
Experts call on Canada to take harder line with U.S. at Three Amigos summit Thursday
WASHINGTON - Business leaders in Canada are urging Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to show some tough love when he visits the White House this week. Trudeau is scheduled to meet face-to-face Thursday wi...
Nov 15, 2021
Judge dismisses weapons charge at Rittenhouse murder trial
KENOSHA, Wis. (AP) - The judge at Kyle Rittenhouse's murder trial has dismissed a count of possession of a dangerous weapon by a person under 18. The charge is only a misdemeanor, but it had appeared ...
Nov 15, 2021
Djokovic beats Ruud at ATP Finals for 6th straight win
TURIN, Italy (AP) - Top-ranked Novak Djokovic extended his winning streak to six matches with a 7-6 (4), 6-2 victory over Casper Ruud on Monday to open his campaign at the ATP Finals. Following a two-...
Nov 15, 2021
Vermont Democratic Sen. Patrick Leahy won’t seek reelection
MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) - Democratic Sen. Patrick Leahy of Vermont, the most senior member of the Senate, said Monday he will not seek reelection in 2022 to the seat he has held for eight terms. Leahy, 8...
Nov 15, 2021
Unvaccinated federal employees not granted exemptions to be put on unpaid leave today
OTTAWA - Employees in the core federal public sector who have not been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 will be put on unpaid leave today, unless they were already granted an accommodation. The polic...
Nov 15, 2021