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Federal government sends $2B in health transfers, other funding to provinces

Federal government sends $2B in health transfers, other funding to provinces

OTTAWA — Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland says the provinces, territories and municipalities have now received more than $2.85 billion promised months ago for health care, transit systems and classroom ventilation.
Health Canada approves first COVID-19 vaccine for children under five

Health Canada approves first COVID-19 vaccine for children under five

OTTAWA — Canada's drug regulator approved Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine for infants and preschoolers Thursday, making it the first vaccine approved for that age group in the country.
Federal suspension lifted, but Muslim charity presses ahead with case in top court

Federal suspension lifted, but Muslim charity presses ahead with case in top court

OTTAWA — A Muslim international relief charity is telling the Supreme Court of Canada the federal government should not be allowed to "shoot first and hold a hearing later" when it comes to levying administrative penalties.
Commissioner fines 14 candidates for violations during 2019 election

Commissioner fines 14 candidates for violations during 2019 election

OTTAWA — The Commissioner of Canada Elections has issued 14 fines related to campaign fundraising and finances during the 2019 federal election.
Cross-examination of N.S. killer's spouse could promote conspiracy theories: lawyer

Cross-examination of N.S. killer's spouse could promote conspiracy theories: lawyer

HALIFAX — The lawyer who represents the spouse of the man responsible for Canada's worst mass shooting says there are good reasons why his client will not face cross-examination when she testifies at a public inquiry on Friday.
Fashion mogul Peter Nygard waives right to bail hearing in Quebec sex crime case

Fashion mogul Peter Nygard waives right to bail hearing in Quebec sex crime case

MONTREAL — Canadian fashion mogul Peter Nygard is waiving his right to a bail hearing in Quebec where he faces two sex-related charges.
In The News for July 14: BoC gov. speaks after rate hike; ending forced sterilization

In The News for July 14: BoC gov. speaks after rate hike; ending forced sterilization

In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of July 14 ... What we are watching in Canada ...
Old computer technology points the way to future of quantum computing

Old computer technology points the way to future of quantum computing

VANCOUVER — Researchers have made a breakthrough in quantum technology development that has the potential to leave today’s supercomputers in the dust, opening the door to advances in fields including medicine, chemistry, cybersecurity and others that
Lotto 649 winning numbers for Wednesday, July 13, 2022

Lotto 649 winning numbers for Wednesday, July 13, 2022

TORONTO — The winning numbers in Wednesday's Lotto 649 draw for an estimated $5 million: 13, 18, 19, 21, 35 & 40.
Ottawa wants to make sure health spending delivers 'tangible results,' Trudeau says

Ottawa wants to make sure health spending delivers 'tangible results,' Trudeau says

The federal government wants to make sure billions of dollars transferred to the provinces and territories for health care will "deliver real, tangible results for Canadians" with shorter wait times and better services, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau