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From heroes to targets: At an Ontario hospital, anti-vax protests weigh on staff

From heroes to targets: At an Ontario hospital, anti-vax protests weigh on staff

Nicole Corry says she didn't become a personal support worker to be called a hero. But she never anticipated that she would be villainized as she puts her health and family's welfare on the line to care for others amid a pandemic.
Police in England say young woman from Vernon, B.C., found dead in Essex

Police in England say young woman from Vernon, B.C., found dead in Essex

Police say a 19-year-old woman from Vernon, B.C., has died in Chelmsford, England, and a man has been charged with murder.
Ottawa mayor blasts protest support, COVID rules loosening: In The News for Feb. 3

Ottawa mayor blasts protest support, COVID rules loosening: In The News for Feb. 3

In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of Feb. 3 ... What we are watching in Canada ...
Black history, both personal and communal, now a factor in Nova Scotia sentencing

Black history, both personal and communal, now a factor in Nova Scotia sentencing

HALIFAX — Jason Middleton says the inclusion of Black history in his sentencing — both personal tragedy and communal struggle — set a new path for his troubled life.
Liberals earmark $18 million to assist criminal pardon applicants

Liberals earmark $18 million to assist criminal pardon applicants

OTTAWA — The Liberal government will give community organizations $18 million over the next four years to help people navigate the process of applying for a criminal pardon.
'All options on the table' to end protest ensnaring Ottawa, says police chief

'All options on the table' to end protest ensnaring Ottawa, says police chief

OTTAWA — The head of the Ottawa police says "all options are on the table," including calling in the military, to end the ongoing anti-vaccine mandate protest that some city councillors are calling an "occupation" of the capital.
Break in Alberta border blockade; lanes open in both directions

Break in Alberta border blockade; lanes open in both directions

COUTTS, Alta. — Protesters using their trucks and cars to clog up the main United States border crossing in southern Alberta agreed Wednesday to make some room to allow traffic through.
Tories choose Manitoba MP Candice Bergen as interim leader after ousting O'Toole

Tories choose Manitoba MP Candice Bergen as interim leader after ousting O'Toole

OTTAWA — Erin O'Toole was ousted from the party's top job, leaving his former deputy Candice Bergen to helm a divided caucus until its members elect a new leader with a new direction.
No parking for wood splitter at centre of case against former B.C. clerk, court hears

No parking for wood splitter at centre of case against former B.C. clerk, court hears

VANCOUVER — The former facilities manager at the British Columbia legislature told a trial Wednesday that a wood splitter bought for emergency preparedness was being stored at the clerk's home while a parking spot was sorted out for it.
Environmental groups serve Alberta premier, government with defamation lawsuit

Environmental groups serve Alberta premier, government with defamation lawsuit

EDMONTON — Five environmental organizations have followed through on a threat to sue Alberta Premier Jason Kenney and the provincial government for defamation.