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With most signs pointing to high rates of respiratory viruses in Ottawa, Dr. Vera Etches is urging older adults to get their updated COVID-19 and flu vaccines. Only about 1 in 5 eligible Ottawa residents has an updated COVID-19 shot With most signs pointing to high rates of respiratory viruses …

Ibrahim Ali's lawyer says police informed him days after the trial wrapped that someone close to the proceedings brought a loaded handgun to the courtroom Friday with "intent to kill." Defence lawyer says police told him someone brought a loaded gun to court with 'intent to kill' A lawyer for …

Briella Johanne Brooks died on July 24, 2019, after she was found unresponsive in her family's Edmonton home. She died from methamphetamine toxicity, but it's not clear how she ingested the drug. Briella Johanne Brooks was 33 days old when she died in 2019 A month-old baby girl who died …

As the province puts its Alberta Pension Plan consultations on hold and awaits asset transfer figures from the Office of the Chief Actuary of Canada, a new poll suggests Albertans remain unconvinced about the idea of going it alone. Angus Reid Institute poll suggests 48% of Albertans opposed, 17% not …

The federal government unveiled its new dental-care plan on Monday — a $13-billion insurance program that will start covering routine dentistry costs next year for people who meet a certain income threshold. Applications for seniors aged 87 and over will open later this month before eligibility expands in new year …

A Winnipeg man wants answers after his frightening experience renting a vehicle with Budget Car Rental. A major safety flaw had him and two children spinning out of control on a highway, ending up in a ditch. Experts warn rentals can be unsafe due to poor maintenance and the drive …

In 2022, Saskatchewan had the highest provincial rates of police-reported family violence and of intimate partner violence in the country. Saskatchewan leads provinces in rates of intimate partner violence WARNING: This story contains details of intimate partner violence Crystal McClean says it was the beginning of a new year when …

Minister of Sport Carla Qualtrough is expected to announce Monday the process the government will use to review systemic abuse and human rights violations in sports. Government faced repeated calls to launch national, public inquiry Minister of Sport Carla Qualtrough is expected to announce Monday the process the government will …

The roughly 700-kilometre roundtrip walk around P.E.I., which takes many people more than 30 days to accomplish, will weigh on the joints and muscles as much as it does the mind. As challenging as it is serene, the 700-kilometre P.E.I walk is an emotional, exploratory journey As gentle-sounding as it …

The McDonald's location on Kenmount Road is offering a peculiar combination of nuggets and fries and chess. And, it turns out, it's a hit. McDonald's manager says chess nights offer a safe place to have fun and learn When you see the golden arches of McDonald's, most people picture chicken …