Global National: Aug. 12

It’s election time, Canada. When the writ will drop, when voters will head to the polls, and why the winner may not be determined by the end of election night. Chief public health officer Dr. Theresa Tam says Canada has entered the fourth COVID-19 wave, so is it even safe to hold a campaign now? Plus, why the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is set to approve a third dose of COVID-19 vaccine for some Americans. And a hard-shelled Haligonian has turned 99 years old to much fanfare.