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'Beacon of hope:' Calgary Stampede unveils 2021 poster symbolizing hope, resilience

'Beacon of hope:' Calgary Stampede unveils 2021 poster symbolizing hope, resilience

CALGARY — Lexi Hilderman hopes the dark, storm clouds in the background of the 2021 Calgary Stampede poster are in the past.
'Not good': Ocean advocacy group criticizes Canadian fishery management in audit

'Not good': Ocean advocacy group criticizes Canadian fishery management in audit

HALIFAX — Only about 25 per cent of Canada's fish populations are considered healthy and the federal government is missing data on more than one-third of the country's fisheries, according to an ocean conservation group.
Quebec announces working group for 'nation-to-nation' discussions with First Nations

Quebec announces working group for 'nation-to-nation' discussions with First Nations

MONTREAL — The Quebec government will create a new political working group that will hold regular "nation-to-nation" meetings with First Nations leaders on issues that concern them, Indigenous Affairs Minister Ian Lafreniere announced on Tuesday.
Head of WHO praises Canada's anti-COVID response; warns vaccine won't be a panacea

Head of WHO praises Canada's anti-COVID response; warns vaccine won't be a panacea

TORONTO — Canada deserves praise for its efforts to fight COVID-19 both at home and abroad as well as for its commitment to public health, the head of the World Health Organization said on Tuesday. In a speech to the Empire Club of Canada, Dr.
Nunavut reports 34 new COVID-19 infections, more than doubling total cases

Nunavut reports 34 new COVID-19 infections, more than doubling total cases

COVID-19 cases in Nunavut have more than doubled with 34 new infections. There are now 60 active cases in the territory.
New Brunswick government crows about province's pandemic response in throne speech

New Brunswick government crows about province's pandemic response in throne speech

FREDERICTON — Premier Blaine Higgs' government congratulated itself Tuesday for handling the COVID-19 pandemic better than most jurisdictions, saying in a throne speech that New Brunswick had received "positive reviews from across Canada.
McGill men's sports teams to be named Redbirds after lengthy process

McGill men's sports teams to be named Redbirds after lengthy process

MONTREAL — McGill University's men's varsity sports teams will be known as the Redbirds going forward, the university announced Tuesday.
Feds launch nuclear-waste strategy review amid elusive solutions for toxic waste

Feds launch nuclear-waste strategy review amid elusive solutions for toxic waste

TORONTO — The federal government has launched a new initiative aimed at finding long-term solutions for the growing quantity of radioactive waste produced by Canada's nuclear reactors.
Growing number of Canadians plan to get vaccinated for COVID-19

Growing number of Canadians plan to get vaccinated for COVID-19

OTTAWA — A new poll suggests the proportion of Canadians planning to get vaccinated for COVID-19 is on the rise after encouraging initial results from Pfizer's vaccine trial.
COVID-19 milestone and Canadian duet: In The News for Nov. 17

COVID-19 milestone and Canadian duet: In The News for Nov. 17

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 Nov. 17 ... What we are watching in Canada ...