Murray Wood: Of Easter bunny bells and Juicy Fruit gum
For Murray Wood, Easter brings to mind grandma's practical advice about repurposing, and some of life's little lessons.
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Tensions rise as AstraZeneca, EU spar over vaccine delays
BRUSSELS - The European Union and drugmaker AstraZeneca sparred Wednesday over a delay in coronavirus vaccine deliveries amid a deepening dispute that raises concerns about international competition f...
Jan 27, 2021
Russian parliament OKs New START nuclear treaty extension
MOSCOW - Russian lawmakers on Wednesday quickly approved the extension of the last remaining nuclear Russia-U.S. arms control treaty, a fast-track action that comes just days before it's due to expire...
Jan 27, 2021
Easing rules for parental benefits created inequities among parents, documents say
OTTAWA - Newly released documents show federal officials have been aware since the fall that some new parents might be receiving a smaller amount of money than they would have if not for a change in t...
Jan 27, 2021
A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2021
The latest numbers on COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada as of 4.m. ET on Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2021. In Canada, the provinces are reporting 28,505 new vaccinations administered for a total of 868,454 doses ...
Jan 27, 2021
UN experts alarmed by trend toward assisted dying for non-terminal conditions
OTTAWA - United Nations human rights experts are alarmed by what they see as a growing trend to enact legislation allowing medical assistance in dying for people suffering from non-terminal, disabling...
Jan 27, 2021
Calculated risk or gamble: Experts differ on merits of Quebec's vaccine strategy
MONTREAL - Quebec's director of national health said he's still not sure when the province will begin administering COVID-19 booster shots - 43 days since officials started injecting people with the P...
Jan 27, 2021
Racial profiling by French police challenged in class action
PARIS - Three leading rights organizations joined with grassroots groups Wednesday to launch France's first class action suit targeting the country's massive police machine, contending that it lawfull...
Jan 27, 2021
UN survey uses Angry Birds to reveal Canadian, global opinions on climate policies
Canadians are "Angry Birds" when it comes to climate change, shows a survey the United Nations calls the largest ever taken on the issue. The mammoth survey, which drew respondents through the use of ...
Jan 26, 2021
A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021
The latest numbers on COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada as of 10:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021. In Canada, the provinces are reporting 28,505 new vaccinations administered for a total of 868,454 ...
Jan 26, 2021
Let down your hair: New Army rules for ponytails, nail colour
WASHINGTON - Female soldiers can let their hair down, and flash a little nail colour under new rules being approved by the Army. But male soldiers will still have to shave. Army leaders announced Tues...
Jan 26, 2021
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Sarah Mills: Trying to score World Cup tickets is a fool's game under FIFA
Sarah Mills spent five hours and 50 minutes in a queue for FIFA's general sale for World Cup tickets on Wednesday, only ...
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