By Canadian Press on September 4th, 2025
TORONTO — Ontario’s top doctor is calling for a national immunization schedule and registry to address gaps exposed by the resurgence of measles in Canada – but first, he says his own province needs a centralized digital vaccine system. Dr. Kieran Moore’s annual report, recently tabled with the provincial legislature, says a co-ordinated approach from ... Read More »
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QUÉBEC — Mired in scandal and dismal polling numbers, Quebec Premier François Legault will shuffle his cabinet next week and prorogue the provincial legislature until the end of the month. In a statement Thursday, his office said the shuffle signals that Legault is following through on a promise to make changes. “This will be an ... Read More »
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WINNIPEG — RCMP say two people, including a suspect, are dead after a mass stabbing at Hollow Water First Nation in Manitoba. They say at least six people are in hospital after the attack this morning in the community 200 kilometres northeast of Winnipeg. Health officials say two victims were airlifted to Winnipeg, while others ... Read More »
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WINNIPEG — RCMP say two people, including a suspect, are dead after a mass stabbing at Hollow Water First Nation in Manitoba. They say at least six people are in hospital after the attack this morning in the community 200 kilometres northeast of Winnipeg. Health officials say two victims were airlifted to Winnipeg while others ... Read More »
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OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney’s office says he is sending his parliamentary secretary to China to join Saskatchewan’s efforts to get Beijing to scrap its canola tariffs and address other “trade irritants.” Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe is leading a trade mission to China that starts Saturday, and Carney’s office says Nova Scotia MP Kody ... Read More »
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OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney’s office says he told Ukraine’s allies today that Canada is willing to deploy “direct and scalable military assistance” in a post-ceasefire Ukraine. The Prime Minister’s Office says Carney took part virtually in a meeting of the pro-Ukraine “Coalition of the Willing.” It says Carney affirmed Canada’s commitment to the ... Read More »
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VANCOUVER — Temperatures in British Columbia have hit all-time Canadian record levels for the month of September for the second consecutive day, as extremely hot and smoky conditions persist across much of the province. The mercury hit a new record of 40.8 C in Cache Creek on Wednesday, a day after Lytton matched the 40 ... Read More »
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WINNIPEG — Eight people have been taken to hospital after a mass casualty event at Hollow Water First Nation in Manitoba. RCMP have released few details but say multiple detachments responded to a serious incident early this morning in the community about 200 kilometres northeast of Winnipeg. Shared Health Manitoba says two patients were airlifted ... Read More »
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OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney’s parliamentary secretary will join Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe on a trade mission to China later this week. The Prime Minister’s Office says Kody Blois, Liberal MP for Kings—Hants, will take part in the three-day trade mission that starts on Saturday to “engage constructively with Chinese officials on several trade ... Read More »
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MONTREAL — Quebec is replacing its national public health director, with Dr. Caroline Quach-Thanh taking over from Dr. Luc Boileau. In a statement Wednesday, the government said Quach-Thanh’s term will begin Sept. 29. The microbiologist and infectious disease specialist at Montreal’s Ste-Justine hospital became well-known among the public with her regular media appearances during the ... Read More »
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QUÉBEC — Quebec Premier François Legault will shuffle his cabinet next week and delay the start of the legislative session by two weeks. His office says the shuffle will give the government new momentum and make room for new ideas. The Coalition Avenir QuĂ©bec government is deeply unpopular after nearly seven years in power and ... Read More »
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