Canada authorizes AstraZeneca's drug for COVID prevention

Canada on Thursday authorized British drugmaker AstraZeneca Plc's AZN.L antibody-based therapy for preventing COVID-19 infections, giving itself another weapon against the disease as cases rise in the country.

Health Canada has cleared the drug - Evusheld - for use in individuals aged 12 years and older who are immune compromised and unlikely to mount an adequate immune response to COVID-19 vaccination or for whom COVID-19 vaccination is not recommended.

While vaccines rely on an intact immune system to develop targeted antibodies and infection-fighting cells, Evusheld contains lab-made antibodies designed to linger in the body for months to contain the virus in case of an infection.

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The therapy has already been authorized in the United States and its use has also been recommended by the European Medicines Agency.

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Canada

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B.C. man wants homes for thousands of books he soon won't be able to read

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World

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Denial and uncertainty are looming over a Biden-Trump rematch 6 months out from U.S. Election Day

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Floods in southern Brazil kill at least 60, with 101 people missing

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King Charles III’s openness about cancer has helped him connect with people in year after coronation

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Pro-Palestinian protesters at USC comply with school order to leave their encampment

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Panamanians vote in election dominated by former president who was barred from running

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Politics

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Macklem tries to stay out of the fray as MPs do their best to use him to score points

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Poilievre tight-lipped on what Conservatives might do with capital gains tax changes

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is telling business leaders to fight their own battles when it comes to the Liberals' proposed changes to capital gains taxation.

Health

The pros and cons of discussing mental health issues in the workplace

A group of lawyers has written what they call a groundbreaking book about how mental health is perceived in the legal profession.
What a U.S. farmworker’s case of bird flu tells us about tracking the infection

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Black youth face multiple barriers in accessing mental health care, experts say

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Sci-Tech

Warren Buffett says AI may be better for scammers than society. And he's seen how

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Boeing is on the verge of launching astronauts aboard new capsule, the newest entry to space travel

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Entertainment

'The Fall Guy' gives Hollywood a muted summer kickoff with a US$28.5M opening

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William Shatner says he would consider 'Star Trek' return: 'Here comes Captain Kirk!'

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Business

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Loblaw boycott organizer says she met with CEO to talk about grocery prices

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Lifestyle

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Bombarded with spam texts? Stats show the problem is getting worse in Canada

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Escaped zebra captured near Seattle after gallivanting around Cascade mountain foothills for days

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Sports

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Mystik Dan wins the 150th Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in a three-horse photo finish

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Autos

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Local Spotlight

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Toronto

BREAKING
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Calgary

Crews battle 'large' natural gas-fed fire at Marlborough home

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Serious collision impacts traffic along Highway 2A near Aldersyde

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Calgary blanket rezoning hearings scheduled to continue into third week

The City of Calgary’s hearing on proposed blanket rezoning is scheduled to continue into its third week.

Ottawa

'It's amazing to see so many people coming together': CN Cycle for CHEO raises record $2.175 million

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Here are some safety tips to protect yourself from highrise fires

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Here's what you need to know about Ottawa's new traffic enforcement rules

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Montreal

Montreal man on the hook for thousands of dollars after a feature on his Tesla caused an accident

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Montreal's Felix Auger-Aliassime loses Madrid Open final to Andrey Rublev

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Montreal arson squad investigating after building goes up in flames in the NDG neighbourhood

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Edmonton

Two suspects arrested following south Edmonton shooting: police

Two suspects were arrested following a shooting in south Edmonton on Saturday night.
Canada's Nurse helps lift Sparks past Storm on home soil in WNBA pre-season action

Canadian Kia Nurse had some nerves entering Saturday's WNBA pre-season contest at Rogers Place.
Police warn 'event' could affect traffic in central Edmonton

An event on Sunday morning is expected to affect traffic in central Edmonton.

Atlantic

Three dead, two hospitalized, following collision in Fredericton: police

Three people have died and two have been hospitalized after a speeding car struck a tree and landed on another vehicle in Fredericton Sunday morning.
Man in custody following weapons-related incident at Halifax hotel: police

A man is in custody after a weapons-related incident at a Halifax hotel Sunday morning.
P.E.I.'s East Pointers lead pack with total of three wins at East Coast Music Awards

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Winnipeg

Remote Manitoba First Nation takes step toward building airport

Leaders gathered in Wasagamack First Nation for a milestone announcement that reaffirmed the provincial government’s campaign promise to build an airport in the community.
Police arrest girls, ages 13 and 14, in northern Manitoba homicide

Two teen girls are in police custody in relation to an alleged homicide in northern Manitoba.
RCMP investigate homicide in South Indian Lake

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Regina

Over 250 farm-related power line incidents reported in 2023: SaskPower

SaskPower is reminding farmers to be wary and make safety a priority while operating equipment near power lines.
2024 Saskatchewan Baton Twirling Championships held in Regina

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Piece of Regina military history makes its way to France

A plane bound for Juno Beach in France took off from the Prairies on Friday with a piece of military history.

Kitchener

'It was completely underwater': Cambridge community remembers devastating flood 50 years later

May 17, 1974 started off like any other sunny spring day, but it very quickly turned into a day of disaster.
WRDSB to lay off 106 elementary school teachers

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Chemical spill could be cause of stinky water in Puslinch, Ont., new report says

People living in Puslinch, Ont. may have the answer to why their water smelled so bad last year.

Saskatoon

Saskatoon Airport hopes for quick resolution as WestJet mechanics' lockout looms

A spokesperson for the Saskatoon Airport said they expect no immediate impact to operations in light of an impending lockout of WestJet mechanics.
‘Love has no boundaries’: Sask. couple in their 90s and 80s get married

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Police lay murder charge after Saskatchewan family dispute turns deadly

A 29-year-old Prince Albert man faces a murder charge after a family dispute turned deadly on Saturday.

Northern Ontario

Troubled Black River-Matheson Township, striking workers reach tentative deal

Striking Black River-Matheson workers who have been off the job for more than 200 days have reached a tentative agreement with the town.
El Nino weakening doesn't mean cooler temperatures this summer, forecasters say

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Crash closes Hwy 101 in Timmins

Highway 101 East in Timmins is closed in both directions due to a single-vehicle crash.

London

REDress Day being recognized in Victoria Park

May 5 is REDress Day, held annually to raise awareness of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and two spirit+ people in Canada.
One person faces charges following recent reports of dog attacks near Dorchester

One person is facing charges following an investigation into reports of aggressive dogs at a residence in Thames Centre.
Walk so Kids Can Talk annual fundraiser for Kids Help Phone

The annual BMO Walk so Kids Can Talk supporting Kids Help Phone was held across Canada Sunday.

Barrie

Hundreds of families take part in Matthews House hike for hospice

The 15th annual Matthews House hike for hospice was held on Sunday.
One person injured in rollover crash in Barrie

One person is in hospital after a single-vehicle rollover in Barrie on Saturday.
Local bakery brings community together for Orthodox Easter

Sunday marked Easter for Orthodox Christians, and in Simcoe County a family run bakery held an event to bring the orthodox community together.

Windsor

Man arrested after failing to stop for CKPS, charged with uttering threats to kill

While on patrol Saturday, a Chatham-Kent police officer said their onboard licence plate reader detected a vehicle with an unauthorized licence plate.
Service delivery review for Windsor and Essex County’s Central Housing Registry

The City of Windsor would like to hear about residents’ experiences with the Central Housing Registry (CHR).
BREAKING
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Vancouver Island

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Kelowna

Red dresses to make fashion statement about missing and murdered Indigenous women

Models in uniquely designed red dresses are taking to the runway in British Columbia this weekend to make a powerful fashion statement about missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and two-spirit people.
B.C. breweries take home awards at World Beer Cup

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B.C. man rescues starving dachshund trapped in carrier: BC SPCA

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Lethbridge

Southern Alberta animal shelters overrun with abandoned pets

Animal shelters across the province are finding themselves frequently at capacity -- or more.
Woman charged in connection with fatal crash

Lethbridge police say impaired driving is to blame in a fatal crash that killed a 25-year-old man on Thursday.
Contractors want to repurpose Milk River high school rather than see it demolished

The bell at Erle Rivers High School in Milk River, Alta., will ring for the last time on June 26, as the 114-year-old school is scheduled to be torn down to make way for a new K-12 school.

Sault Ste. Marie

Ontario to increase fines for employment standards violations

Ontario is set to clamp down on bad employers with big fines.
Police lay second-degree murder charge in northwestern Ont.

Ontario Provincial Police, in partnership with the Treaty Three Police Service, have charged a suspect with second degree murder following a homicide in a remote Indigenous northwestern Ontario community.
Health coalition calls on public to stand up for health care

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N.L.

Funeral today for broadcasting legend and voice of 'Hockey Night in Canada' Bob Cole

A funeral is being held today for hockey broadcasting legend Bob Cole in his hometown of St. John's, N.L.
Newfoundland fisherman says police broke his leg during protest that delayed budget

Richard Martin is spending this year's fishing season on land after he says a Royal Newfoundland Constabulary officer broke his left leg in three places during a protest last month that shut down the provincial legislature.
'I feel honoured to say I was his friend': Wayne Gretzky remembers Bob Cole

Tributes continue to pour in for Bob Cole as his family has confirmed a funeral will be held for the legendary broadcaster Friday in St. John's, N.L.

Canada authorizes AstraZeneca's drug for COVID prevention

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BREAKING | Ontario family says they're 'reeling' after baby, grandparents killed in wrong-way Highway 401 crash in Whitby

BREAKING | Ontario family says they're 'reeling' after baby, grandparents killed in wrong-way Highway 401 crash in Whitby

BREAKING Ontario family says they're 'reeling' after baby, grandparents killed in wrong-way Highway 401 crash in Whitby

BREAKING Ontario family says they're 'reeling' after baby, grandparents killed in wrong-way Highway 401 crash in Whitby