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Flu shot demand up and getting more supply won't be easy

Flu shot demand up and getting more supply won't be easy

OTTAWA — As demand for flu shots appears to be up across the country, the Public Health Agency of Canada is working with suppliers to order more doses — a feat that could prove more difficult than it sounds.
Ottawa finalizes methane reduction deals with Alberta, Saskatchewan and B.C.

Ottawa finalizes methane reduction deals with Alberta, Saskatchewan and B.C.

OTTAWA — The federal government has finalized deals with three provinces to reduce emissions of a potent greenhouse gas, saying methane proposals from Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia will achieve the same cuts as rules suggested by Ottawa.
Psychiatrist says Fredericton mass murder was caused by actions of 'deranged' man

Psychiatrist says Fredericton mass murder was caused by actions of 'deranged' man

FREDERICTON — A psychiatrist who diagnosed the Fredericton mass shooter as schizophrenic told jurors Thursday it was sad that four people were killed because of a "deranged" man. Dr.
Ottawa's silence necessary during U.S. election uncertainty: democracy experts

Ottawa's silence necessary during U.S. election uncertainty: democracy experts

OTTAWA — The political silence in Ottawa has been deafening since Donald Trump's bombastic declarations of victory in the U.S. presidential election and his threat to take his re-election fight to the Supreme Court.
Suspect in Quebec City Halloween night stabbing case returns to court Nov. 20

Suspect in Quebec City Halloween night stabbing case returns to court Nov. 20

QUEBEC — The man charged in connection with the Halloween night sword attack in Quebec City appeared briefly before a judge Thursday and will see his case return to court in two weeks.
Off-duty Toronto cop sentenced to nine months in jail in assault of Black man

Off-duty Toronto cop sentenced to nine months in jail in assault of Black man

TORONTO — A Toronto police officer convicted in the brutal assault of a young man was sentenced to nine months in jail on Thursday in a ruling the victim's lawyer hailed as historic for its consideration of systemic violence toward the Black communit
Airlines failed to prepare adequately for new passenger rights charter: report

Airlines failed to prepare adequately for new passenger rights charter: report

OTTAWA — Canada's transportation regulator says poor preparation by airlines for the new air passenger rights charter led to communication problems that frustrated travellers and denied some their proper compensation following flight delays or cancel
Protection against cruel punishment doesn't apply to corporations: Supreme Court

Protection against cruel punishment doesn't apply to corporations: Supreme Court

OTTAWA — Only people, not corporations, benefit from the charter protection against cruel or unusual punishment, the Supreme Court of Canada has ruled.
Conservation group says regulatory gaps in Canadian seafood supply chain pose threat

Conservation group says regulatory gaps in Canadian seafood supply chain pose threat

HALIFAX — An ocean conservation organization says Canada's “poorly regulated” seafood supply chain has hampered the fisheries sector and put ocean health in jeopardy.
Carolyn Wilkins, Bank of Canada's second-in-command, moves departure date to December

Carolyn Wilkins, Bank of Canada's second-in-command, moves departure date to December

OTTAWA — The second-in-command at the Bank of Canada is moving up her departure date to next month. The central bank says Carolyn Wilkins will leave her job as senior deputy governor on Dec.
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