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In a press statement, Health Canada said it determined that benefits of the vaccine outweighed the risk of COVID-19 in that age group.

It's the longest shutdown in the line's 70-year history.

More than half a century later, Bonnvyille RCMP are revisiting a missing persons case involving a Bonnyville woman, Margaret Mildred Batoche, who was reported missing by her family in 1967.

Ontario, Manitoba parents can start booking vaccine appointments for their children this week.

A leadership review is scheduled to take place next April but could come sooner as 22 constituency associations have signed a letter to the party executive calling for an advance vote.

The MS Society of Canada is offering resources and relief to those impacted by multiple sclerosis though the MS Knowledge Network - a virtual information service whereby those afflicted can seek support in navigating local health and community services.

“I was really pleasantly surprised at how many people were very supportive of prioritizing grizzly bear needs over their own recreational needs.”

Drivers in southwestern B.C., Vancouver Island and the Sunshine Coast face new restrictions.

More than 200 troops are on standby in Edmonton awaiting orders to deploy to B.C.

After a thorough review of the data, the department has determined the benefits of the vaccine for children between five and 11 years of age outweigh the risks, Health Canada said in a statement Friday.