Lee Berthiaume
Reporter for The Canadian Press
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Health Canada approves Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine
Canadians received an early Christmas present on Wednesday as Health Canada declared a new COVID-19 vaccine from U.S. biotech firm Moderna safe for use, paving the way for a second inoculation to start arriving in the country in the coming days.
Canada enacts 72-hour travel ban from U.K. due to new strain of COVID-19 virus
The federal government is restricting travel from the U.K. for 72 hours in an effort to keep a contagious new strain of the virus that causes COVID-19 out of Canada.
Majority of Canadians support holiday lockdown to fight coronavirus: Poll
A new poll suggests a majority of Canadians support the idea of a lockdown on non-essential businesses and services during the holidays to fight a surge in new COVID-19 cases across the country.
Report says U.S. diplomats likely targeted in 'directed radio energy' attack, unsure about Canadians
A new report commissioned by the U.S. government says the mysterious brain injuries suffered by American diplomats posted in Cuba in 2016 were most likely caused by an attack using “directed” radio energy.
Feds, provinces to stage distribution dry run as first vaccine approval nears
Federal and provincial governments will stage a dress rehearsal Monday to test the complex plan to get precious COVID-19 vaccines distributed to every corner of Canada.
Canadian Armed Forces staff will be ready to distribute COVID-19 vaccine, defence chief says
The Canadian Armed Forces received formal orders last week to start planning for the distribution of COVID-19 vaccines, though the military’s top commander says preparations have been underway for longer — and that his force will be ready.
Liberals defend deals and distribution plan for COVID-19 vaccine
The Liberals are pushing back against allegations from their political rivals that the federal government has failed Canadians on COVID−19 vaccines, noting Canada was one of the first countries to order doses from several foreign suppliers.
Canadian warship's passage through sensitive strait near China was monitored by top officials
Newly released documents have shed light on the secret government talks and debate that took place ahead of a Canadian warship's passage through a sensitive waterway near China last year.
Lack of Canadian vaccine production means others will get inoculations first: PM
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau sought to reassure Canadians on Tuesday, November 24, 2020, that COVID-19 vaccines will start to arrive in the coming months even as he acknowledged that other nations are likely to start inoculating their citizens first.
Sexual misconduct victims to receive apology from Canadian Armed Forces
The commander of the Canadian Armed Forces is preparing to formally apologize to victims of sexual misconduct as the military seeks to turn the page on its record of failing to prevent inappropriate and criminal behaviour.