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Pfizer’s COVID-19 bivalent vaccine targeting Omicron subvariants get green light in Canada
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How WestJet flight cancellations could impact air travelers as strike looms ahead of long weekend
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Federal government expands dental care support to youth, persons with disabilities
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Alberta Premier Smith ‘trying to seek conflict’ rather than focusing on dental patients: Holland
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St. Paul’s byelection: Holland says message from voters heard ‘loud and clear’
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Pfizer’s COVID-19 bivalent vaccine targeting Omicron subvariants get green light in Canada
Description
October 7, 2022
Canada's Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos and chief public health officer Dr. Theresa Tam announced Friday that Health Canada has approved Pfizer's bivalent vaccine targeting Omicron. The bivalent booster dose will target both the original strain of COVID-19 and the two dominant BA.4 and BA.5 subvariants of the Omicron strain.
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Pfizer’s COVID-19 bivalent vaccine targeting Omicron subvariants get green light in Canada02:17 | October 7, 2022
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How to stay safe if setting off fireworks this Canada Day weekend01:25 | 23 minutes ago
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Why you can expect ‘less pain’ at airports this summer01:57 | 6 hours ago
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Airline expert says WestJet strike could cause chaos for Canadian Travel03:26 | June 29, 2024
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New study shows Canadians are fed up with tipping, expert weighs in03:05 | June 29, 2024
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WestJet CEO, president condemn ‘absurd’ mechanics’ union strike, address flight cancellations04:15 | June 29, 2024
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Federal Government Steps in, Prevents WestJet Strike06:18 | June 28, 2024
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7 in 10 Canadians say they feel the country is ‘broken’: poll00:37 | June 28, 2024
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Ottawa expands federal dental care program02:07 | June 27, 2024
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WestJet, mechanics union ordered into arbitration02:42 | June 27, 2024
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“Utter BS”: Sajjan responds to allegations he instructed Canadian special forces to rescue Afghan Sikhs02:32 | June 27, 2024
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Singh unsure on details of what Sajjan ‘did or didn’t do’ to help Sikhs evacuate Afghanistan in 202102:53 | June 27, 2024
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Singh congratulates Nenshi on Alberta NDP win: ‘We have a united goal’01:12 | June 27, 2024
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St. Paul’s byelection: NDP withdrawal of Liberal support ‘not a decision’ for today, Singh says05:00 | June 27, 2024
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Crombie to investigate ‘shady’ Doug Ford deals around Ontario Science Centre, Greenbelt if elected03:56 | June 27, 2024
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How WestJet flight cancellations could impact air travelers as strike looms ahead of long weekend01:56 | June 27, 2024
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Federal government expands dental care support to youth, persons with disabilities02:12 | June 27, 2024
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Alberta Premier Smith ‘trying to seek conflict’ rather than focusing on dental patients: Holland01:58 | June 27, 2024
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St. Paul’s byelection: Holland says message from voters heard ‘loud and clear’00:55 | June 27, 2024
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Canadians may need to rethink retirement savings as more are living longer02:34 | June 27, 2024
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WestJet begins cancelling flights ahead of long weekend after 2nd strike notice00:47 | June 27, 2024
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Progress slow on Alberta First Nation’s water crisis01:59 | June 26, 2024
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Liberals stand by Trudeau after byelection loss01:51 | June 26, 2024
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‘There’s going to be some fat cod out there’: N.L. cod moratorium ends after 32 years02:21 | June 26, 2024
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Pfizer’s COVID-19 bivalent vaccine targeting Omicron subvariants get green light in Canada02:17 | October 7, 2022
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Airline expert says WestJet strike could cause chaos for Canadian Travel03:26 | June 29, 2024
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WestJet CEO, president condemn ‘absurd’ mechanics’ union strike, address flight cancellations04:15 | June 29, 2024
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Trudeau faces calls to resign after Toronto byelection loss02:06 | June 28, 2024
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Lt.-Gen Jennie Carignan becomes Canada’s next Chief of the Defence Staff00:24 | June 28, 2024
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Ahead of Canada Day, 7 in 10 say they feel country is ‘broken’: poll02:03 | June 28, 2024
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Federal Government Steps in, Prevents WestJet Strike06:18 | June 28, 2024
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7 in 10 Canadians say they feel the country is ‘broken’: poll00:37 | June 28, 2024
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Ottawa expands federal dental care program02:07 | June 27, 2024
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WestJet, mechanics union ordered into arbitration02:42 | June 27, 2024
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“Utter BS”: Sajjan responds to allegations he instructed Canadian special forces to rescue Afghan Sikhs02:32 | June 27, 2024
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Singh unsure on details of what Sajjan ‘did or didn’t do’ to help Sikhs evacuate Afghanistan in 202102:53 | June 27, 2024
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Singh congratulates Nenshi on Alberta NDP win: ‘We have a united goal’01:12 | June 27, 2024
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St. Paul’s byelection: NDP withdrawal of Liberal support ‘not a decision’ for today, Singh says05:00 | June 27, 2024
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Crombie to investigate ‘shady’ Doug Ford deals around Ontario Science Centre, Greenbelt if elected03:56 | June 27, 2024
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How WestJet flight cancellations could impact air travelers as strike looms ahead of long weekend01:56 | June 27, 2024
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Federal government expands dental care support to youth, persons with disabilities02:12 | June 27, 2024
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Alberta Premier Smith ‘trying to seek conflict’ rather than focusing on dental patients: Holland01:58 | June 27, 2024
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St. Paul’s byelection: Holland says message from voters heard ‘loud and clear’00:55 | June 27, 2024
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Canadians may need to rethink retirement savings as more are living longer02:34 | June 27, 2024
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WestJet begins cancelling flights ahead of long weekend after 2nd strike notice00:47 | June 27, 2024
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Progress slow on Alberta First Nation’s water crisis01:59 | June 26, 2024
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Liberals stand by Trudeau after byelection loss01:51 | June 26, 2024
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‘There’s going to be some fat cod out there’: N.L. cod moratorium ends after 32 years02:21 | June 26, 2024
Pfizer’s COVID-19 bivalent vaccine targeting Omicron subvariants get green light in Canada
Description
October 7, 2022
Canada's Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos and chief public health officer Dr. Theresa Tam announced Friday that Health Canada has approved Pfizer's bivalent vaccine targeting Omicron. The bivalent booster dose will target both the original strain of COVID-19 and the two dominant BA.4 and BA.5 subvariants of the Omicron strain.
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