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U.K. study reports mixing AstraZeneca, Pfizer vaccines produces better immunity

U.K. study reports mixing AstraZeneca, Pfizer vaccines produces better immunity

OTTAWA — A vaccine study in the United Kingdom reports that getting a dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine four weeks after a dose of Oxford-AstraZeneca produced a much stronger immune response than two doses of AstraZeneca.
B.C. provides $12 million to First Nations investigating former residential schools

B.C. provides $12 million to First Nations investigating former residential schools

VICTORIA — The British Columbia government says it's providing $12 million to support First Nations with investigative work at former residential school sites.
Fans seeking scarce Montreal Canadiens Stanley Cup tickets face hefty prices

Fans seeking scarce Montreal Canadiens Stanley Cup tickets face hefty prices

MONTREAL — Fans looking to secure tickets to a Montreal Canadiens game during the Stanley Cup finals should be ready to fork over a small fortune.
Latest report finds more sexism, racism complaints at Winnipeg's human rights museum

Latest report finds more sexism, racism complaints at Winnipeg's human rights museum

WINNIPEG — The president of the Canadian Museum for Human rights says a report that found additional sexual harassment complaints and a pattern of racism against Black men is concerning but she's hopeful change is underway.
Autopilot issue contributed to naval helicopter crash that killed six: investigation

Autopilot issue contributed to naval helicopter crash that killed six: investigation

OTTAWA — A military investigation has found that an autopilot issue played a major role in the deadly crash of a Cyclone helicopter off the coast of Greece last year.
McKenna announces retirement, pledges ongoing work for climate change

McKenna announces retirement, pledges ongoing work for climate change

OTTAWA — Infrastructure Minister Catherine McKenna says as she leaves politics she will use what platform she has to push for climate action and an end to the hateful comments and personal abuse targeting public figures.
Wrongly accused of sexually abusing his daughter, P.E.I. man sues RCMP and group home

Wrongly accused of sexually abusing his daughter, P.E.I. man sues RCMP and group home

CHARLOTTETOWN — A P.E.I. man wrongly accused of sexually abusing his severely autistic daughter is suing the RCMP and a Charlottetown group home, claiming he and his family were victims of negligence and a malicious prosecution.
Denied by COVID-19 in 2020, Tampa gets second chance to pull out Stanley Cup stops

Denied by COVID-19 in 2020, Tampa gets second chance to pull out Stanley Cup stops

TAMPA, Fla. — Don't get Joseph Guggino wrong: he's thrilled to have the Stanley Cup finals in town.
Pandemic rule breakers and hoping for a miracle: In The News for June 28

Pandemic rule breakers and hoping for a miracle: In The News for June 28

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 June 28 ... What we are watching in Canada ... SASKATOON, Sask.
A look at COVID-19 reopening plans across the country

A look at COVID-19 reopening plans across the country

As COVID-19 vaccination rates increase and case numbers drop across the country, the provinces and territories have begun releasing the reopening plans for businesses, events and recreational facilities.