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COVID-19: U.S. working on plan to lend doses of Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine to Canada, Mexico

COVID-19: U.S. working on plan to lend doses of Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine to Canada, Mexico

Press secretary Jen Psaki confirmed the effort Thursday, but emphasized that the details have not been fully worked out
Iran's report on shootdown of Flight 752 doesn't explain why it happened: TSB

Iran's report on shootdown of Flight 752 doesn't explain why it happened: TSB

All 176 people on board the jetliner were killed, including 55 Canadian citizens, 30 permanent residents and dozens of others bound for Canada
CANADA: Even as child-care fees rise, report says many daycares may close due to pandemic

CANADA: Even as child-care fees rise, report says many daycares may close due to pandemic

The Liberals have promised the upcoming federal budget will lay out a plan to create a national child-care system, arguing it is necessary to help more parents get back in, and remain in the workforce
CANADA: Fashion mogul facing U.S. sex trafficking charges appeals bail ruling

CANADA: Fashion mogul facing U.S. sex trafficking charges appeals bail ruling

Federal lawyers have said that Nygard has the means to flee and the charges he faces in the U.S. are too serious for his release
COVID-19: White House confirms Canada asked for vaccine help, won't say if U.S. has agreed

COVID-19: White House confirms Canada asked for vaccine help, won't say if U.S. has agreed

Press secretary Jen Psaki would only say they are considering the request, not whether the Biden administration has agreed to it
COVID-19: Moderna plans to test its vaccine on Canadian children

COVID-19: Moderna plans to test its vaccine on Canadian children

Moderna CEO Stephane Bancel says it's an important age group to study
WORLD: Over half Canadians polled say monarchy is obsolete after Harry and Meghan's interview

WORLD: Over half Canadians polled say monarchy is obsolete after Harry and Meghan's interview

The poll found that 59 per cent of respondents sympathize more with Harry and Meghan, while 26 per cent say they held more sympathy for the Royal Family
COVID-19: Staffing shortage continues in LTC, retirement homes as third wave looms

COVID-19: Staffing shortage continues in LTC, retirement homes as third wave looms

The Ontario Long Term Care association says some staff are being scooped up by commercial companies
ONTARIO: Paul Shaffer delivers COVID message to hard-hit Northern Ontario hometown

ONTARIO: Paul Shaffer delivers COVID message to hard-hit Northern Ontario hometown

Letterman sidekick tells northwesterners to stay strong and beat the rugged virus
ONTARIO: Province to spend $30M to cover the cost of COVID-19 expenses in retirement homes

ONTARIO: Province to spend $30M to cover the cost of COVID-19 expenses in retirement homes

Money can be used to purchase personal protective equipment and to hire and train new staff