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Tragic crash near Timmins being investigated as a homicide: Police

Tragic crash near Timmins being investigated as a homicide: Police

The family has released a statement to help explain the circumstances
CANADA: Big three grocers see shifting shopping habits as pandemic restrictions ease

CANADA: Big three grocers see shifting shopping habits as pandemic restrictions ease

Metro, Loblaw and Empire all noted an increase in traffic in their stores in recent quarters, but smaller basket sizes and more muted sales, an indication that people are shopping around more and potentially spending more at restaurants
CANADA: More than 20 million COVID-19 vaccine doses now stockpiled in Canadian freezers

CANADA: More than 20 million COVID-19 vaccine doses now stockpiled in Canadian freezers

Procurement Minister Anita Anand says how many of the stockpiled doses can be considered excess and available for donation to other countries is still up in the air
ONTARIO: Province emphasizes watching COVID-19 hospitalizations over case counts

ONTARIO: Province emphasizes watching COVID-19 hospitalizations over case counts

The province requires staff in long-term care homes to disclose their COVID-19 vaccination status, and those who are unvaccinated for non-medical reasons have to undergo education about the importance of immunization
COVID-19: Moderna to build mRNA production plant in Canada within two years

COVID-19: Moderna to build mRNA production plant in Canada within two years

The company has signed a memorandum of understanding with the federal government that will result in Canada hosting Moderna's first foreign operation
VIDEO: U.S. travellers wait seven hours in line at Fort Frances border crossing (2 photos)

VIDEO: U.S. travellers wait seven hours in line at Fort Frances border crossing (2 photos)

Chamber of Commerce in International Falls, Minn. says 'it's just wild'
Ontario business groups call for vaccine certificate system to avoid lockdown

Ontario business groups call for vaccine certificate system to avoid lockdown

Ontario has reported rising positivity rates and more than 300 new COVID-19 cases for the past four days, with more than 400 on Sunday - levels not seen since mid-June
ONTARIO: Feds providing $100M in drought relief funding

ONTARIO: Feds providing $100M in drought relief funding

Ontario cattle producers may also qualify for Livestock Tax Deferral
CANADA: As U.S. demurs, Canada welcomes vaccinated American citizens back across border

CANADA: As U.S. demurs, Canada welcomes vaccinated American citizens back across border

As of midnight Sunday night, non-essential U.S. travellers who have had a full course of a Health Canada-approved COVID-19 vaccine will again be allowed on Canadian soil
CANADA: No charges against top military officer McDonald after misconduct investigation

CANADA: No charges against top military officer McDonald after misconduct investigation

Provost Marshal Brig.-Gen. Simon Trudeau announced the end of the investigation on Friday evening, nearly six months after the Canadian Forces National Investigation first revealed that it was investigating the chief of defence staff