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PHAC eyeing COVID-19 variant evolution as fall resurgence looms

PHAC eyeing COVID-19 variant evolution as fall resurgence looms

OTTAWA — The national public health agency is preparing for "worst-case scenario" COVID-19 variants that can evade immunity, Canada's top doctor told members of Parliament Tuesday, as early signs point to a fall resurgence of the virus.
Federal government announces funding for Earth observation satellites

Federal government announces funding for Earth observation satellites

Canada has announced new funding to help launch a series of satellites that will help monitor and respond to climate change.
How Michael Flynn goes local to spread Christian nationalism

How Michael Flynn goes local to spread Christian nationalism

VENICE, Fla. (AP) — It was less than three weeks before the Sarasota County, Florida, school board election when the former White House national security adviser weighed in on the local political race.
Biden administration seeks to expand 24/7 mental health care

Biden administration seeks to expand 24/7 mental health care

WASHINGTON (AP) — The government announced plans Tuesday to award millions of dollars in grants to expand all-hours mental health and substance abuse care in more communities around the country.
S Carolina Senate again rejects abortion ban; bill not dead

S Carolina Senate again rejects abortion ban; bill not dead

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Biden vows abortion legislation as top priority next year

Biden vows abortion legislation as top priority next year

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden promised Tuesday that the first bill he sends to Capitol Hill next year will be one that writes abortion protections into law — if Democrats control enough seats in Congress to pass it — as he sought to energize
Seven vying to lead First Nations advocacy group; vote takes place at end of month

Seven vying to lead First Nations advocacy group; vote takes place at end of month

WINNIPEG — Seven candidates are running to take over leadership of an advocacy group representing First Nations in Manitoba after it removed its previous leader over sexual harassment allegations.
Carbon emissions from forestry masked by government accounting, says report

Carbon emissions from forestry masked by government accounting, says report

An analysis suggests Canada is using questionable methods to dramatically underestimate greenhouse gas emissions from the forestry industry, which it says equal those from Alberta's oilsands in some years.

Former prosecutor sentenced for bribery, extortion, fraud

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — A former state attorney in north Florida has been sentenced to three years and four months in federal prison for participating in a bribery and extortion scheme.