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'People will suffer and will die': Emergency doctor says some health triage has begun

'People will suffer and will die': Emergency doctor says some health triage has begun

EDMONTON — The head of emergency medicine for the Alberta Medical Association, Dr. Paul Parks, says major components of triage have already begun in Alberta — an assertion disputed by the province.
Fade to blue: Mountain lakes lose unique colour due to climate change, says study

Fade to blue: Mountain lakes lose unique colour due to climate change, says study

The distinctive milky turquoise of mountain lakes is going the way of the glaciers that feed them, according to new research.
Residents of Saugeen First Nation given expired COVID-19 Pfizer vaccine for weeks

Residents of Saugeen First Nation given expired COVID-19 Pfizer vaccine for weeks

OTTAWA — Indigenous Services Canada gave residents of an Ontario First Nation 71 expired doses of the Pfizer vaccine for COVID-19 between Aug. 9 and Sept. 15.
New Brunswick reimposes state of emergency amid sudden surge in COVID-19 cases

New Brunswick reimposes state of emergency amid sudden surge in COVID-19 cases

FREDERICTON — As New Brunswick reimposed a state of emergency Friday to deal with a sudden surge in COVID-19 cases, a senior health official admitted the province was wrong to lift all health-protection orders in late July.
School disruption, 'long COVID,' all factors in choice to vaccinate young kids: Tam

School disruption, 'long COVID,' all factors in choice to vaccinate young kids: Tam

OTTAWA — When most parents decided to have kids, they probably thought some of their bigger parenting decisions would be about sleep-training, extracurricular activities or the right age to get a phone.
Federal deficit hit $48.5 billion over first four months of fiscal year

Federal deficit hit $48.5 billion over first four months of fiscal year

OTTAWA — The federal government ran a deficit of more than $48 billion over the first four months of its fiscal year, about $100 billion less than the treasury pumped out during the same period one year earlier.
Alberta's COVID crisis and calls for a new defence minister: In The News for Sept. 24

Alberta's COVID crisis and calls for a new defence minister: In The News for Sept. 24

In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of Sept. 24 ... What we are watching in Canada ...
Some results hang on just a handful of votes, as mail-ballot count continues

Some results hang on just a handful of votes, as mail-ballot count continues

OTTAWA — Justin Trudeau's Liberals have picked up one more seat in Quebec, pushing them slightly ahead of the Bloc Quebecois in the province.
Conservative MPs urge party to unify around O'Toole as others question his leadership

Conservative MPs urge party to unify around O'Toole as others question his leadership

OTTAWA — Some re-elected Conservative members of Parliament — along with a former leadership contender — are lining up to say others should get united behind leader Erin O'Toole, as questions swirl about whether his election performance warrants him
Homes near fracking sites in B.C. have higher levels of some pollutants, study finds

Homes near fracking sites in B.C. have higher levels of some pollutants, study finds

VANCOUVER — A new study has found homes close to where fracking was used to extract natural gas in British Columbia have higher levels of certain organic pollutants, which may lead to short- and long-term health effects.
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