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MPs disagree on best way to help Ukraine
In an emergency debate Monday night on Russia's military buildup along its border with Ukraine, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau reiterated his government's commitment to expand and extend a military training mission in Ukraine, provide a $120-million loan and other non-lethal equipment, as well as development and humanitarian aid.
MPs return to parliament as Ottawa protests drag on
A memo circulated Sunday by Patrick McDonell, the House sergeant-at-arms, said security plans were being developed to ensure personal safety.
Fish farms closure forces B.C. salmon processing plant out of business
One of the largest farmed salmon producers operating in B.C. says it's permanently closing its processing plant in Surrey, B.C., because of a federal government decision to phase out some fish farms.
Death of four-year-old Quebec City girl linked to COVID
A Quebec City hospital announced on January 17, 2021, that a four-year old girl has died from causes linked to COVID-19.
Premier John Horgan feeling better after finishing radiation treatment for throat cancer
British Columbia Premier John Horgan says he is "less robust" but he's feeling better every day after completing 35 radiation sessions for throat cancer.
Pfizer's life-saving COVID pill no replacement for vaccines
There's hope that Health Canada's approval of Pfizer's antiviral COVID-19 treatment will help ease the strain on the country's health-care system, as hospitalizations continue their steady climb.
Ontario, Quebec, Manitoba and Nova Scotia send kids back to school despite Omicron
Millions more Canadian students will head back to school today, January 17, 2022, as officials across four provinces work to keep classrooms safe from COVID-19 and the threat of Omicron-driven staff shortages.
Prince Andrew stripped of titles leaving three Canadian regiments without royal patron
The prince's morality is in doubt after an American woman alleged that she was trafficked by sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, with whom the prince was friends, and coerced into having sex with the prince three times while she was underage.
Feds back down on rules for un-vaxxed Canadian truckers crossing the border
Only days before Canadian truck drivers were required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 to get into the country or face quarantine, the federal government is backing away from the vaccine mandate.
2021 was a record year for orca and humpback sightings
The Pacific Whale Watch Association says based on its figures along with data provided by the Orca Behavior Institute in Washington state, Bigg’s killer whales were spotted in the Salish Sea on 329 days last year.