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Canada will need 75% vaccination before U.S. border reopens, Trudeau suggests

Canada will need 75% vaccination before U.S. border reopens, Trudeau suggests

WASHINGTON — It may take three-quarters of Canadians getting vaccinated against COVID-19 before Canada and the United States can seriously consider reopening their shared border, Justin Trudeau suggested Tuesday.
Canadian COVID-19 vaccine shows promising results in Phase 2 clinical trial

Canadian COVID-19 vaccine shows promising results in Phase 2 clinical trial

OTTAWA — The final two vaccines on Canada's purchase list reported positive results from Phase 2 trials this week, including the only vaccine Canada pre-purchased that is being developed domestically.
Environmentalists happy with International Energy Agency report; industry not so much

Environmentalists happy with International Energy Agency report; industry not so much

Environmentalists say a report from the International Energy Agency that concludes investment in new fossil fuel sources must end if the world is to meet its climate goals has a strong message for Canada, but industry and government say the goal is t
Montreal police investigating stabbing death of woman; partner charged with murder

Montreal police investigating stabbing death of woman; partner charged with murder

MONTREAL — The violent death of a 36-year-old woman whose body was found Tuesday in the Montreal area is allegedly the 11th femicide in Quebec this year.
'Absolutely beautiful': Albertans line up at U.S. border for COVID-19 vaccinations

'Absolutely beautiful': Albertans line up at U.S. border for COVID-19 vaccinations

CARWAY, Alta. — Linda Neilson had waited a long time to get her second COVID-19 vaccination and thanks to the generosity of the Blackfeet Tribe in Montana her wait ended at the Canada-United States border on Tuesday.
PBO report details changes in federal funding for First Nations, Inuit health care

PBO report details changes in federal funding for First Nations, Inuit health care

OTTAWA — Parliament's budget watchdog says federal funding for health care for First Nations and Inuit has shot up faster over the last few years than provincial spending on services for the general population.
Canadian Press NewsAlert: Canada calls for ceasefire in Israeli-Palestinian conflict

Canadian Press NewsAlert: Canada calls for ceasefire in Israeli-Palestinian conflict

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canada is calling for a ceasefire in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Canadians can drive to U.S. for COVID-19 vax and avoid quarantine, Ottawa confirms

Canadians can drive to U.S. for COVID-19 vax and avoid quarantine, Ottawa confirms

TORONTO — Canadian residents are allowed to head to the United States for a COVID-19 vaccine and avoid quarantine on return if they meet some straightforward conditions, the Public Health Agency of Canada confirms.
Quebec reopening plan, Canadian COVID vaccine shows promise: In The News for May 18

Quebec reopening plan, Canadian COVID vaccine shows promise: In The News for May 18

In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kick-start your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of May 18 ... What we are watching in Canada ...
A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Tuesday, May 18, 2021

A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Tuesday, May 18, 2021

The latest numbers on COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada as of 4:00 a.m. ET on Tuesday May 18, 2021. In Canada, the provinces are reporting 389,655 new vaccinations administered for a total of 18,805,191 doses given. Nationwide, 1,424,266 people or 3.