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YELLOWKNIFE — Two communities in the Northwest Territories under lockdown orders since mid-August will see those orders lifted late Saturday as active cases of COVID-19 start to decline across the territory.

Ontario on Wednesday joined the growing list of provinces introducing COVID-19 vaccine passport systems. Here's a look at what the provinces and territories have said about their proof-of-vaccination programs, or lack thereof.

TORONTO — A public health unit in southwestern Ontario is apologizing to "a gentleman in Texas" who ended up answering calls from Canadians trying to book a COVID-19 vaccine appointment.

OTTAWA — Justin Trudeau aimed Wednesday to distinguish the Liberals from Erin O'Toole's Conservatives with promises to enshrine abortion services in the Canada Health Act and toughen measures to ban an array of firearms.

Quebec Premier François Legault has welcomed Pierre Fitzgibbon back to cabinet after he withdrew in June because of ethics violations.

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EDMONTON — Alberta's Canadian Energy Centre appears ready to be vocal again, planning a new campaign to "change perceptions" about the province's oil and gas industry and build what it's calling a social movement in its support.

A health law professor says a belief by some that a medication used to deworm cattle and horses can treat COVID-19 shows how ideology can lead people to embrace misinformation.

TORONTO — No winning ticket was sold for Tuesday's $15 million Lotto Max jackpot. The jackpot for the next draw on Sept. 3 will be at an estimated $20 million. The Canadian Press

CALGARY — Canada claimed its first women's world hockey championship in almost a decade Tuesday when Marie-Philip Poulin scored the overtime winner in a 3-2 victory over the United States.