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Both of the vaccines are only approved for Canadians aged 50 and older, and it's not clear yet when they might be available to get at your pharmacy.

Experts agree that vaccination is the best way to prevent serious illness and complications from influenza.

Across the country, infectious disease specialists say Canada's flu season started about seven weeks earlier than usual this time of year. 

Dr. Brian Conway, the medical director of the Vancouver Infectious Disease Centre, said these numbers show that flu season has started a little earlier than usual.

The Quebec health and social services department says vulnerable people should get their shots before the holiday season, adding only some vulnerable people will get free shots.

In an update on Wednesday, B.C.'s provincial health officer, Dr. Bonnie Henry, said free vaccines will be available against influenza, COVID-19 and others.

Ontario has started its vaccination rollout for COVID-19 and flu vaccines, with high-risk recipients up first, while some provinces have not yet given details of their schedule.

The Saskatchewan government has launched its 2026-27 immunization campaign for free influenza and COVID-19 vaccines.

Alberta's chief electoral officer is suggesting that the province's next general election should be held with the current electoral boundaries, or be postponed.

Tesla just unveiled its latest vehicle, the Roadster 2, which it says will be available with performance options that will allow it to 'fly.'

A former mayor of a Chinese city hit by the coronavirus outbreak more than six years ago was sentenced Saturday to 14 years in prison after being convicted of bribery.

Morgan Rielly and Jake McCabe were riding stationary bikes late Wednesday night.

The shot, named mFlusiva, is intended for adults age 50 or older. Moderna said late Wednesday that it expects some of its new version to be available soon at select retailers.

The Canadiens were flying on offence against a Penguins team that didn't find a body they wanted to hit.

Health Canada issued a recall notice for various cheese products sold in stores across Canada for a risk of listeria contamination, which it says could cause illness if ingested

The co-pilot accused of attacking the captain on an Israel-bound flight with an axe had been barred from flying on his country's airline because of concerns about extremist views.

Capt. Smit Machchhar was seriously injured in Wednesday's attack. Passengers described how the pilot still managed to open the cockpit door to let them in.

The Palm Beach County School District paid for her license as part of the high school’s specialized aviation academy, in which students practice flying on simulators and drones.

Some Ontario public health units say they are working to get doses out to administer to high-risk populations, but there is a delay.

The FlyDubai flight traveling from the United Arab Emirates to Israel landed safely after issuing an emergency alert and abruptly descending thousands of feet (meters).