Measles vaccination a ‘ticket’ for kids to stay in summer camps: officials
The warnings come amid ongoing measles outbreaks in multiple provinces, with camps being told to keep immunization records on hand in the event of an infection.
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Pipeline policy divides B.C., Alberta as premiers meet with Carney in Saskatoon
British Columbia is pushing back against Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s proposal for a bitumen pipeline to B.C.’s northern coast.
Urgent warning over new Covid-19 variant that ‘experts fear is more infectious’ with case numbers growing in Britain
The NB.1.8.1 variant has been found in 22 countries, including the UK, since it emerged in January, with cases recorded in Wales over the last few months.
B.C. launches review of home-sharing program after inquest into woman’s starvation death
The British Columbia government is commissioning an independent review of the province’s home-share program, months after an inquest into the starvation death of a woman with Down syndrome in a Port Coquitlam share home.
Jonathan Joss, ‘King of the Hill’ actor, killed in Texas shooting
Jonathan Joss was reportedly shot by a neighbour after a heated argument.
Diddy trial: Ex-employee ‘Mia’ claims she was ‘brainwashed’ by rapper
Combs is charged with sex trafficking, racketeering conspiracy and transportation to engage in prostitution.
Are at-home tests right for you? What to know as popularity grows
While the tests can make it easier for people to access health care, experts warn that most of the tests cannot replace an actual in-person visit.
Carney, premiers say they’re unified on energy projects, but no final list
Monday’s meeting was expected to be dominated by premiers presenting their wish lists for which major projects should be prioritized and fast-tracked with federal government help.
Just before the election, Liberals handed out 411 cheques worth $3.86B
During the last Parliament Global News tracked more than 20,000 spending announcements worth $110 billion combined, some of which appeared to support the Liberals’ political goals.
Mark Carney names former UN envoy as chief of staff
Prime Minister Mark Carney has named Canada’s former ambassador to the United Nations Marc-Andre Blanchard as chief of staff. Blanchard will take over from Marco Mendicino in July.