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Russell Brand admits sex was one of the main reasons he pursued fameRussell Brand made the remarks days after being charged with with rape and sexual assault of four women.CrimeApr 9
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Harris or Trump: Ford will work with U.S. ‘no matter’ election outcomeWhether it’s Donald Trump or Kamala Harris, Ontario Premier Doug Ford says his government will work with whoever secures the White House.PoliticsNov 4, 2024
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COVID-19 boosters start rolling out to some Canadians. Who can get them?Updated COVID-19 vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna targeting the latest variants of the virus are being offered to some high-risk Canadians so far in a phased rollout.HealthOct 4, 2024
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Pfizer’s updated COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health CanadaThe mRNA vaccine, called Comirnaty, targets the KP.2 subvariant of Omicron, replacing the previous version which targeted the XBB.1.5 Omicron subvariant.HealthSep 24, 2024
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‘I have no options’: Canadians criticize lack of Novavax COVID shotThe federal government's decision to not provide Novavax's COVID-19 vaccine this respiratory virus season raises health equity concerns, experts and advocates say.HealthOct 3, 2024
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Canada won’t be ordering Novavax’s updated COVID-19 vaccine, cites low demandThe Public Health Agency of Canada says a very small portion of the doses ordered in 2023 were used and that its decision reflects efforts to limit vaccine wastage.CanadaOct 1, 2024
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Cold and flu season: What can Canadians expect this year?As temperatures drop and more Canadians head indoors, the familiar sniffles, aches, and pains may soon follow, signaling the arrival of cold and flu season.HealthOct 2, 2024
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Health Canada approves Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine targeting latest variantThe KP.3 variant of SARS-CoV-2 is dominating in Canada right now, accounting for the majority of the COVID-19 cases in the country.CanadaSep 17, 2024
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Destroy old COVID shots to get new ones? What’s behind the guidanceSeveral provinces have suspended COVID-19 vaccination campaigns as Health Canada deals with approvals for a new shot that targets the main variant now in circulation.CanadaSep 6, 2024
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Updated COVID-19 vaccines approved in U.S. amid summer surgeThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration greenlit and granted emergency use authorization for updated COVID-19 vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna targeting the most recent strains.HealthAug 22, 2024
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‘Significant amount of COVID’ expected in the fall. Are new vaccines coming?Health Canada says it is reviewing submissions from Pfizer, Moderna and Novavax for their updated COVID-19 vaccines targeting the most recent strains circulating.HealthAug 21, 2024
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Canada’s rail shutdown, Harris clinches Democratic nomination and other top storiesKamala Harris clinched the Democratic party’s nomination for President and a shutdown brought Canada's train to a halt. Here are the top stories this week.CanadaAug 24, 2024
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Lyme disease cases are rising. We don’t have a vaccine — but we used toWith Lyme disease cases climbing steadily in Canada, the lack of an available vaccine has become a pressing concern among infectious disease specialists.HealthJun 6, 2024
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Spring is just around the corner. Should you get an updated COVID shot?The National Advisory Committee on Immunization issued guidance for updated COVID-19 vaccines in the spring, specifically for Canadians facing elevated risk of severe illness.HealthMar 7, 2024
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U.S. will give COVID-19 vaccine boosters to all Americans amid Delta surgeThe plan, as outlined by the head of the CDC and other top authorities, calls for an extra dose eight months after people get their second shot of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine.WorldAug 18, 2021
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Alberta to offer 3rd COVID-19 vaccine doses to immunocompromised, people living in congregate careThe government made the announcement Monday afternoon via a news release, as Alberta recorded more than 3,000 new cases of the disease over the last three days.HealthAug 30, 2021
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COVID-19 vaccine clinics set for Hamilton, Niagara public schoolsSouthern Ontario public health units are set to rollout vaccination clinics for those attending school in the fall.EducationAug 17, 2021
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Here’s where the major party leaders stand on mandatory COVID-19 vaccinationAs U.S. hospitals are flooded with children struggling to breathe from COVID-19, poll after poll of Canadians suggests clear support for mandating vaccination for some.CanadaAug 17, 2021
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Unclear whether U.K.’s booster plan will mean new doses every 6 months, chief saysThe Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation's recommendation of a third dose six months after a second shot, paves the way for a broad revaccination program in Britain.WorldSep 14, 2021
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Province’s first COVID-19 doses will immunize 900 Manitobans: PremierManitoba is ready to receive its first doses of COVID-19 vaccine as early as next week, the premier says.HealthDec 9, 2020