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Dogs trained to comfort nervous people, help kids get COVID-19 vaccines

Dogs trained to comfort nervous people, help kids get COVID-19 vaccines

OTTAWA — Children turning up for their COVID-19 vaccine in Quebec last Friday were surprised to find not just the promise of a sticker at the end of the ordeal, but a waggy-tailed dog eager to be petted and potentially calm their fears over getting t
Government to introduce bill outlawing conversion therapy for adults and children

Government to introduce bill outlawing conversion therapy for adults and children

OTTAWA — The federal government is expected to reintroduce a bill that would ban conversion therapy on Monday in a move that would both fulfill an election campaign promise and potentially close loopholes that emerged the last time such legislation c
India pushes renewed trade talks with Canada in aftermath of two Michaels China woes

India pushes renewed trade talks with Canada in aftermath of two Michaels China woes

OTTAWA — Canada and India are quietly setting the stage to reboot formal free trade talks as the Trudeau government seeks economic alternatives to China following the dispute over the Meng Wanzhou-two Michaels affair.
First Nations, regional district in B.C. working together to restore diverted river

First Nations, regional district in B.C. working together to restore diverted river

A British Columbia regional district and three neighbouring First Nations have agreed to work together to restore a river that has been diverted for the last 70 years in order to generate hydroelectricity for aluminum smelting and the province's powe
No winning ticket for Saturday's $5 million Lotto 649 jackpot

No winning ticket for Saturday's $5 million Lotto 649 jackpot

TORONTO — No winning ticket was sold for the $5 million jackpot in Saturday's Lotto 649 draw. However, the draw's guaranteed $1 million prize went to a lottery player in Ontario. The jackpot for the next Lotto 649 draw on Dec.
Evacuation alerts, highway closures as more rain hammers southern B.C.

Evacuation alerts, highway closures as more rain hammers southern B.C.

VICTORIA — Southern British Columbians braced for another severe storm Saturday, with a new set of evacuation alerts issued and officials in an already devastated agricultural community warning of another possible river overflow.
Quebec Liberal Party redefining itself, will focus on environment in October election

Quebec Liberal Party redefining itself, will focus on environment in October election

QUEBEC — As the Quebec Liberal Party seeks to redefine itself less than a year before a provincial election, Leader Dominique Anglade wants the environment to be its main focus.
Media experts agree action is needed, but urge caution on how streaming is regulated

Media experts agree action is needed, but urge caution on how streaming is regulated

OTTAWA — The Liberals have promised to quickly reintroduce legislation aimed at reforming the Broadcasting Act, which has media experts cautioning the government against bringing newer media platforms under an old regulatory framework.
No winning ticket for Friday's $27 million Lotto Max jackpot

No winning ticket for Friday's $27 million Lotto Max jackpot

TORONTO — No winning ticket was sold for the $27 million jackpot in Friday's Lotto Max draw. The jackpot for the next draw on Nov. 30 will be an estimated $32 million. The Canadian Press
Ottawa and British Columbia promise co-operation on province's flooding

Ottawa and British Columbia promise co-operation on province's flooding

VICTORIA — The federal and British Columbia governments have created a joint committee of cabinet ministers to deal with the devastation caused by flooding, while also promising to match donations given to the Canadian Red Cross.