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Canada mulls global vaccine contribution as Trump turns back on alliance

Canada mulls global vaccine contribution as Trump turns back on alliance

OTTAWA — Canada expects to make a financial contribution to the international vaccine coalition known as COVAX, the federal government says, aiming to equitably distribute an eventual COVID-19 vaccine to poorer countries that couldn't afford it.
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B.C. schools receive $2-million cash boost to promote mental health

B.C. schools receive $2-million cash boost to promote mental health

VICTORIA — Schools in British Columbia are getting an extra $2 million for mental health programs from the provincial government.
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Manitoba provides back-to-school guide for parents and teachers

Manitoba provides back-to-school guide for parents and teachers

WINNIPEG — Manitoba has laid out more details for parents and teachers about what can be expected when kids are back in classrooms next week and how schools are to respond to cases of COVID-19. "There is a lot of anticipation about the Sept.
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Let’s Talk Trash: Masks unmasked

Let’s Talk Trash: Masks unmasked

Last fall, who would ever have thought they’d be shopping for fashionable, earth-friendly masks? Life, if nothing else, is proving to be predictably unpredictable.
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Powell River organizers alter Terry Fox Run for 2020

Powell River organizers alter Terry Fox Run for 2020

With COVID-19, this year’s Powell River Terry Fox Run will be very different. However, the annual fundraising event will be taking place, recognizing the 40th anniversary of Fox’s Marathon of Hope.
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Trudeau makes rounds in B.C.; says safe drug supply key to fighting overdoses

Trudeau makes rounds in B.C.; says safe drug supply key to fighting overdoses

VANCOUER, B.C. — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Ottawa is moving forward "aggressively" on ensuring a safe drug supply amid an ongoing overdose crisis that's claimed more than 900 lives in B.C. alone this year.
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Trudeau makes rounds in B.C.; says safe drug supply key to fighting overdoses

Trudeau makes rounds in B.C.; says safe drug supply key to fighting overdoses

VANCOUER, B.C. — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Ottawa is moving forward "aggressively" on ensuring a safe drug supply amid an ongoing overdose crisis that's claimed more than 900 lives in B.C. alone this year.
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Trudeau makes rounds in B.C.; says safe drug supply key to fighting overdoses

Trudeau makes rounds in B.C.; says safe drug supply key to fighting overdoses

VANCOUER, B.C. — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Ottawa is moving forward "aggressively" on ensuring a safe drug supply amid an ongoing overdose crisis that's claimed more than 900 lives in B.C. alone this year.
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Health Canada reverses course, will review applications for COVID-19 home tests

Health Canada reverses course, will review applications for COVID-19 home tests

OTTAWA — Health Canada has reversed course on home test kits for COVID-19, saying it will now review applications for such devices. In June, the department indicated it would not review such applications.
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Health Canada reverses course, will review applications for COVID-19 home tests

Health Canada reverses course, will review applications for COVID-19 home tests

OTTAWA — Health Canada has reversed course on home test kits for COVID-19, saying it will now review applications for such devices. In June, the department indicated it would not review such applications.
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