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O’Bonsawin nominated to be Canada’s first Indigenous Supreme Court justice

O’Bonsawin nominated to be Canada’s first Indigenous Supreme Court justice

‘Court has always been missing an individual to interpret Canadian laws through an Indigenous lens’
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Pfizer booster dose approved for kids between five and 11 years old

Pfizer booster dose approved for kids between five and 11 years old

NACI: high-risk kids “should” be offered one and others “may” be offered one
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Canada’s spy watchdog panel to review how agencies intercept communications

Canada’s spy watchdog panel to review how agencies intercept communications

Review seeks balance between privacy, investigations and evolving technology
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Team releases endangered northern leopard frog tadpoles into B.C. wetlands

Team releases endangered northern leopard frog tadpoles into B.C. wetlands

Frog plays an important role in its ecosystem, where it transfers nutrients between water and land
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Treasury Board rejects ‘blanket exemption’ idea for official language requirements

Treasury Board rejects ‘blanket exemption’ idea for official language requirements

Bureaucrats flagged “growing tension” between Indigenous and official languages for some employees
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Supreme Court to review mandatory minimum penalty for child luring offence

Supreme Court to review mandatory minimum penalty for child luring offence

The Supreme Court of Canada will examine the constitutionality of a minimum sentence for the offence of child luring.
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Pope says not enough evidence to open sex assault probe against Quebec cardinal

Pope says not enough evidence to open sex assault probe against Quebec cardinal

Marc Ouellet, an adviser to the Pope, is accused of sexual misconduct in a class-action lawsuit
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UBC study finds pro hockey players reluctant to access mental health support

UBC study finds pro hockey players reluctant to access mental health support

Players reported fear of being labelled selfish, taking up too many resources
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B.C. scientists find ‘weak spot’ in COVID-19 virus that could lead to new treatments

B.C. scientists find ‘weak spot’ in COVID-19 virus that could lead to new treatments

“Key vulnerability” is found in all major variants of the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes COVID-19
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New census data showing French ‘in danger’ spurs debate ahead of Quebec election

New census data showing French ‘in danger’ spurs debate ahead of Quebec election

Anglophone rights group worries data will be used to portray English speakers as a threat
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