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Don't panic if you get COVID a second time
An expert says Canadians don't need to panic about COVID-19 reinfections even as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has tested positive a second time for the virus.
High streamflow advisory issued for many B.C. rivers
A high streamflow advisory has been issued by the River Forecast Centre for some of the same British Columbia rivers where flooding last November ripped away roads and devastated communities.
Canada's NATO defence spending target $75.3B away
The parliamentary budget officer says the federal government would need to spend an additional $75.3 billion on defence over the next five years for Canada to reach NATO’s target of two per cent of GDP.
B.C. coroner reports more women, older drug users dying from toxic supply
The coroners service in British Columbia says more females are dying from illicit drug use.
HMCS Halifax commanding officer under investigation
The Department of National Defence says Cmdr. Dale St. Croix has been temporarily removed from his position as commanding officer of HMCS Halifax and is under investigation.
B.C. residents living in flood zones should pack a bag for quick exit
Officials in British Columbia are urging residents of communities at elevated risk of flooding to be prepared if water levels rise due to rapidly melting snow and too much rain.
Immigration ministry needs ability to waive paperwork requirements during emergencies
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada needs an emergency mechanism to respond quickly to humanitarian crises, according to a new report from the special parliamentary committee on Afghanistan.
Indigenous marchers outraged over RCMP response to truck incident
The head of an Indigenous group says members have met with the RCMP in Chilliwack, B.C., to discuss how police plan to proceed after the driver of a pickup truck allegedly hit four people participating in a memorial march.
Russia off guest list at Arctic Council resumes meetings
The Arctic Council is deciding to sit again, after suspending its meetings in protest at Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
BoC set to outline country's financial risk and vulnerabilities
The Bank of Canada will outline what it sees as the key vulnerabilities and risks to Canada's financial system later this morning.