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Alberta government to start charging residents for COVID-19 shots this fall

Alberta government to start charging residents for COVID-19 shots this fall

EDMONTON — Alberta's government announced Friday residents who are not immunocompromised or on social programs will soon have to pay to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
Canada condemns Iran's attack on Israel, calls for de-escalation: Anand

Canada condemns Iran's attack on Israel, calls for de-escalation: Anand

OTTAWA — The Canadian government is condemning an Iranian attack on Israel after a barrage of long-range missiles was launched at Tel Aviv in retaliation for an Israeli strike in Iran.
Health screening task force to relaunch next spring after report calls for reform

Health screening task force to relaunch next spring after report calls for reform

OTTAWA — The health minister is hoping to relaunch a federal task force responsible for providing health screening guidelines next spring, after an expert report said there is a pressing need for reform.
Videos not evidence of consent, Crown argues on last day of hockey players' trial

Videos not evidence of consent, Crown argues on last day of hockey players' trial

LONDON — Two cellphone videos in which a woman says she's "OK with this" and that "it was all consensual" are not evidence that she actually consented to a series of sexual acts with five hockey players inside a London, Ont.
Report on B.C. port turmoil backs right to strike, rebuffing essential-service calls

Report on B.C. port turmoil backs right to strike, rebuffing essential-service calls

VANCOUVER — The right of workers to strike and employers to lock them out should be preserved for the longshore industry in Canada, say labour experts tasked with studying the 2023 British Columbia port strike that froze trade worth billions for almo
Airbnb says thousands of B.C. reservations at risk, blaming 'rushed' rental rules

Airbnb says thousands of B.C. reservations at risk, blaming 'rushed' rental rules

VANCOUVER — Short-term vacation rental platform Airbnb said Friday that "thousands" of reservations in British Columbia are at risk of cancellation, accusing the province of rushing out regulations as it cracked down on the industry.
BC Wildfire Service expects Squamish fire held soon, as residents celebrate rain

BC Wildfire Service expects Squamish fire held soon, as residents celebrate rain

A fire that has been burning out of control as it threatened Squamish, B.C., this week is expected to be declared "held" in the next couple days, a spokesman with the BC Wildfire Service said Friday.
Canada's top doctor Theresa Tam leaving position when term ends June 20

Canada's top doctor Theresa Tam leaving position when term ends June 20

TORONTO — As Dr. Theresa Tam prepares to leave her position next week, Canada's top doctor says it's more important than ever for Canada to stand up for science and combat disinformation.
Anishinabek Nation chief says he briefed OPP on protests against fast-track bills

Anishinabek Nation chief says he briefed OPP on protests against fast-track bills

OTTAWA — A regional chief for Anishinabek Nation says he briefed Ontario Provincial Police Thursday on what to expect when First Nations take to the streets to protest provincial and federal legislation aimed at fast-tracking major projects.
Trade bill could trigger 'race to the bottom' in health standards, health groups warn

Trade bill could trigger 'race to the bottom' in health standards, health groups warn

OTTAWA — Anti-smoking groups are warning the Carney government that its legislation to eliminate interprovincial trade barriers could undermine health standards unless it's amended to add new safeguards.
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