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Environment minister 'cautiously optimistic' about UN climate change conference

Environment minister 'cautiously optimistic' about UN climate change conference

OTTAWA — Canada has two "very heavy weeks" ahead as the government gears up for negotiations at the United Nations climate change conference, says Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault.
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FDA approval of kids' COVID-19 vaccine to be considered in Health Canada decision

FDA approval of kids' COVID-19 vaccine to be considered in Health Canada decision

OTTAWA — Canada is watching the U.S. Food and Drug Administration closely now that it has approved Pfizer-BioNTech's COVID-19 vaccine for children aged five to 11.
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Final farewell for Montreal firefighter Pierre Lacroix, who died during water rescue

Final farewell for Montreal firefighter Pierre Lacroix, who died during water rescue

MONTREAL — Hundreds of firefighters stood at attention Friday and saluted as a piper played "Amazing Grace," a final farewell for a veteran Montreal firefighter who died while taking part in a water rescue.
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Legion to hoist flag at National War Memorial on Remembrance Day then lower it

Legion to hoist flag at National War Memorial on Remembrance Day then lower it

OTTAWA — The Royal Canadian Legion says it plans to raise the flag at the National War Memorial in Ottawa before the Remembrance Day ceremony — and then lower it again to half-mast.
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Star Trek actor wishes B.C. premier 'warp speed' recovery after biopsy surgery

Star Trek actor wishes B.C. premier 'warp speed' recovery after biopsy surgery

VICTORIA — British Columbia's premier, a "Star Trek" fan and self-professed member of the New Democrats' "Geek Caucus," has received well wishes from a Starfleet captain ahead of undergoing biopsy surgery when tests revealed a growth in his throat.
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Schools close as thousands of New Brunswick public sector workers launch strike

Schools close as thousands of New Brunswick public sector workers launch strike

FREDERICTON — New Brunswick Premier Blaine Higgs had harsh words for the province's largest union Friday as thousands of public sector workers started a legal strike that forced the closure of all schools with little warning.
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North America's first whale sanctuary is taking shape in rural Nova Scotia

North America's first whale sanctuary is taking shape in rural Nova Scotia

HALIFAX — The plan to build North America's first wild refuge for whales retired from marine parks took a big step forward Friday in a remote corner of northeastern Nova Scotia.
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Fly-in communities exempt, grace period for foreign nationals in travel vax mandate

Fly-in communities exempt, grace period for foreign nationals in travel vax mandate

TORONTO — Fly-in communities will be exempt from a federal requirement that air passengers be vaccinated against COVID-19, Canada's transport minister said Friday, a day before the mandate comes into effect.
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NACI names several more groups who should qualify for COVID-19 booster shots

NACI names several more groups who should qualify for COVID-19 booster shots

OTTAWA — The National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI) has expanded eligibility guidelines for booster shots of COVID-19 vaccines.
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Dutch PM supports Canada's plan to establish NATO centre for climate security

Dutch PM supports Canada's plan to establish NATO centre for climate security

THE HAGUE, Netherlands — The Netherlands threw its support behind a new NATO centre of excellence to study the security threats posed by climate change during Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's official visit to Holland.
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