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Feds fund more than 100 research projects including vaccine development
Efforts to boost Canada's ability to produce vaccines are among over 100 research projects receiving new federal money.
Trump remarks on trade negotiations with China raised in Meng case
Public comments by former U.S. president Donald Trump will take centre stage at the British Columbia Supreme Court today, March 3, 2021, in the case of a Huawei executive facing extradition to the United States.
AstraZeneca vaccine arrives in Canada amid confusion over its use for seniors
The first doses of the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine are set to arrive in Canada today, March 3, 2021, as confusion persists over who should get it.
Everything you need to know about the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine
Health Canada approved its third COVID-19 vaccine on Friday, authorizing the jab made by AstraZeneca and Oxford University after a lengthy review of clinical trial details.
Churches mount court challenge over B.C.'s COVID health orders
A legal advocacy group challenging British Columbia's COVID-19 restrictions on worship services and public protests is scheduled to be in court today, March 1, 2021, to argue its case.
Cost of B.C.'s Site C dam rises to $16B, completion delayed until 2025
The cost of British Columbia's Site C hydroelectric dam has grown by $6 billion, bringing the price tag of the megaproject to $16 billion and stretching the completion date to 2025.
COVID pandemic prompts Lametti to propose permanent justice reforms
The COVID-19 pandemic appears set to force a modernization of Canada's justice system.
Lack of sea ice explains lost seals needing rescue in P.E.I., experts say
For the second time in a week, police in Prince Edward Island were called to the scene of a wandering seal, and animal specialists say it may not be the last.
Trans Mountain pipeline owner asks to keep identity of insurers secret
Federal government-owned Trans Mountain is asking the Canada Energy Regulator to keep secret the identities of the companies that provide insurance coverage for its pipeline system because of fears environmental activists will target them.
Canada, Australia will co-ordinate regulation efforts for powerful online platforms
Justin Trudeau and his Australian counterpart Scott Morrison have agreed to continue "co-ordinating efforts" to ensure the revenues of web giants are shared more fairly with creators and media, a Tuesday, February 23, 2021, statement from Ottawa said.