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Ottawa launches pandemic preparedness agency, seeks faster vaccine development

The federal government is creating a new agency to improve Canada’s ability to handle rapidly spreading infectious diseases and protect…

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Politics

Ombudsman launches probe of Ottawa’s treatment of Afghan-Canadian military advisers

Canada’s military ombudsman has launched a review of the Department of National Defence’s (DND) treatment of former language and cultural…

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Tech

SpaceX launches crew for first-ever private spacewalk mission

A crew of four private astronauts ascended into space early Tuesday on a risky SpaceX mission to attempt the first-ever…

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Canada

Family of Edmonton man killed by police launches lawsuit against officers, police chief

The family of an Edmonton man who was shot and killed by police have filed a more than $1 million…

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Health

Children in Gaza receive polio vaccines as WHO launches emergency campaign

Dressed in her polio campaign vest, Dr. Tasneem Abu Al-Qambaz walks the streets of Deir al Balah, stopping parents and…

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Politics

Union launches court appeal over government move to end railway labour dispute

The union representing thousands of rail workers is appealing the federal government’s decision to end a shutdown that halted freight…

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Health

B.C. launches opioid treatment phone line to provide access to same-day care

The B.C. government is expanding access to drug-addiction treatment by launching a free telephone line for people to get medication and…

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Politics

The upstart Canadian Future Party launches into byelections — does it have a shot?

As the Canadian Future Party officially introduced its candidate for the LaSalle-Émard-Verdun byelection on Thursday — a day after the party’s formal launch…

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Politics

Canada Future Party launches, will field candidates in upcoming byelections

Canada’s newest federal political party officially launched in Ottawa on Wednesday. The Canadian Future Party is billing itself as a…

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Nova Scotia

Nova Scotia launches take-home STI testing kit, a first in Atlantic Canada

Nova Scotia’s decision to offer free at-home tests for sexually transmitted infections is an important step toward reducing some barriers to…

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