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Toronto airport begins mandatory COVID testing as more variant cases found
A rule requiring international travellers landing at Ontario's largest airport to take a COVID-19 test came into effect on Monday, February 1, 2021, amid growing concern over vaccine deliveries and new reported cases of contagious COVID-19 variants.
Canada inks agreement with Novavax to produce COVID vaccine at new Montreal facility
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced a tentative deal Tuesday with U.S. vaccine-maker Novavax to produce its product in Canada if the COVID-19 vaccine gets approved for use here.
Questions asked about authenticity of stone carving at Royal B.C. Museum
The chief of a First Nation says he has the assurance of the Royal B.C. Museum that steps will be taken to determine how a carved stone pillar was deemed an Indigenous artifact perhaps dating back to the 1800s before a local man claimed it as his creation.
Trudeau and U.S. Vice-President Kamala Harris talk about COVID and Buy American
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke by phone today with U.S. Vice-President Kamala Harris, her first call with a foreign leader since taking office.
Canada makes trade retaliation plans in case EU breaks vaccine promise
Canada is putting together options to retaliate if Europe breaks its promise not to cut off Canada's shipments of COVID-19 vaccines, though Europe appears to be keeping that promise at least for now.
Feds provide $15 million for safer drug pilot programs in B.C.
Four pilot projects in Vancouver and Victoria have received $15 million in federal funding to provide safer drugs for people at risk of dying from overdose as British Columbia faces a record number of annual fatalities.
Coastal First Nations ahead of the curve in cultivating seaweed industry
Shared goals of providing economic diversification, employment opportunities and skills training for coastal First Nations communities make for a good partnership between one coastal First Nation and a commercial kelp business in B.C.
Testing site in COVID hot spot bridging the information gap for South Asian Canadians
A new COVID-19 testing clinic in Brampton offers health services and printed material in many languages to better spread the word about safety and local public health services among the city's South Asian community.
Canada backs Line 3 pipeline as opposition mounts
Canadian Ambassador to the United States Kirsten Hillman has “underscored” to both federal and state-level U.S. officials the importance of “energy security and the free flow of resources over our shared border."
More high-tech tidal power comes to Bay of Fundy
A large floating platform with six underwater turbines was launched Monday near the mouth of the Bay of Fundy, marking the latest high-tech bid to generate electricity by harnessing the bay's powerful tides.
Child-porn victim testifies during Day 1 of Pornhub discussions at committee
A victim of child pornography said it took more than a week for Pornhub to remove the video of her 14-year-old self, which was only made possible after she was asked multiple times to prove that it was, in fact, her in the video and that she was underage.
Laurentian U files for creditor protection as COVID pandemic bites
Sudbury’s Laurentian University has filed for creditor protection, as the COVID-19 pandemic hits post-secondary institutions with a need to spend on online learning and cuts to tuition fee volumes.
Ontario still hoping for Feb. 10 school reopening around Toronto
The province’s education minister says schools in COVID-19 hot spots in and around Toronto should be planning for a return to classrooms at a yet-to-be-determined date.
Delays focus national discussion on Canada's vaccination drive
Canada's national vaccine rollout seems poised to dominate COVID-19 discussions in the coming week as Canada enters the 11th month of life during a global pandemic.