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Canada · 12 d ago
Quebec pharmacists say the vaccine distribution system is failing them
One pharmacy in Pincourt received 50 flu doses for people under 75, which he says lasts about two hours. A pharmacist near Lévis got 250 of 550 flu doses ordered and 10 of more than 250 COVID-19 doses.
Canada · 12 d ago
Alberta sets new rules on flags in schools from 2027
Starting Jan 4, 2027, the flags of Canada and Alberta must fly outside schools during the school year. The Franco-Albertan, municipal, sports team and Vatican City flags are also allowed.
Canada · 12 d ago
Alberta plans bills on insurance, utility bills and data centres this fall
Government house leader Joseph Schow says new bills will lower auto insurance costs and protect Albertans on utility bills. Rules on ticket resales and used vehicles are also coming.
Canada · 12 d ago
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B.C. votes today: Eby's NDP and the Conservatives in a narrow race
Most polls show the Conservatives tied with the NDP or slightly ahead. Two years ago, the NDP won a slim majority with 47 seats to the Conservatives' 44.
Canada · 12 d ago
P.E.I. Progressive Conservative party's official agent faces 42 charges
The RCMP says the charges concern 2025 donations to the governing Progressive Conservative Party of Prince Edward Island. They were allegedly made in breach of the Election Expenses Act or not reported as it requires.
Canada · 12 d ago
Canadian news publishers ask Meta to scrap its new AI terms
Meta's new business terms let it scrape content to train AI products. It removed the language and delayed the start date, first to Oct 30 and then to Nov 20.
Canada · 12 d ago
New Brunswick patients can now ask an AI tool about their care
Horizon Health patients using a virtual care app can type questions such as "Is this symptom normal?" The feature covers cardiac, surgical and maternity care.
Canada · 12 d ago
The army plans 47 Arctic detection stations, starting next summer
National Defence plans 47 detection stations across the North to strengthen NORAD's surveillance and early warning, according to regulatory filings.
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