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The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada for Wednesday, Jan. 27

The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada for Wednesday, Jan. 27

The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada (all times eastern): 6:20 p.m. There are several new COVID-19 "hot spots" in British Columbia and health officials say it shows how easily the virus can spread.
More southern Alberta communities voice concern over province's plans to expand coal

More southern Alberta communities voice concern over province's plans to expand coal

Concern over the Alberta government's decision to drop a coal policy that has protected the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains for decades is growing among area communities.
Inuit women's organization and RCMP hope to reduce gender-based violence

Inuit women's organization and RCMP hope to reduce gender-based violence

IQALUIT — The national organization representing Inuit women in Canada has signed an agreement with the RCMP to work to reduce violence against Inuit women, children and gender diverse people.
Order to stand trial in Paris bombing flies in face of evidence, Diab's lawyer says

Order to stand trial in Paris bombing flies in face of evidence, Diab's lawyer says

OTTAWA — A lawyer for Hassan Diab says a French appeal court's order that the Ottawa sociology professor stand trial for a decades-old synagogue bombing is the latest misstep in a long odyssey of injustice.
Canadian man charged in U.S. with NetWalker ransomware attacks

Canadian man charged in U.S. with NetWalker ransomware attacks

TORONTO — An investigation into a scourge of NetWalker ransomware attacks has led to charges against a Canadian man, the U.S. Department of Justice said on Wednesday.
New work permit program for international graduates in Canada taking applications

New work permit program for international graduates in Canada taking applications

A new work-permit program aimed at encouraging international students to settle in Canada opened for applications Wednesday, offering hope to some eager graduates who were still seeking more details on the program.
Lawyer for accused in ammo transfer to N.S. shooter criticizes lack of disclosure

Lawyer for accused in ammo transfer to N.S. shooter criticizes lack of disclosure

HALIFAX — A lawyer for one of three people who allegedly supplied ammunition to the gunman who murdered 22 people in Nova Scotia criticized a lack of Crown disclosure as the case started Wednesday.
Every leader must work to rid health-care system of anti-Indigenous racism: Miller

Every leader must work to rid health-care system of anti-Indigenous racism: Miller

OTTAWA — Canadians expect concrete measures from politicians to ensure everyone — Indigenous people included — has access to first-class medical treatment, Indigenous Services Minister Marc Miller said ahead of a meeting on systemic racism in the hea
Canadian military dealing with surge in new COVID-19 infections since December

Canadian military dealing with surge in new COVID-19 infections since December

OTTAWA — The Canadian Armed Forces is grappling with a surge in the number of troops who have been infected with COVID-19 over the past month, even as a growing number of service members have started receiving vaccinations from the illness.
Report into police shooting of Rodney Levi called 'infuriating' by First Nation chief

Report into police shooting of Rodney Levi called 'infuriating' by First Nation chief

FREDERICTON — The chief of a New Brunswick First Nation that was home to a man killed by the RCMP last year says it was "infuriating" to learn Tuesday that no criminal charges would be laid in the case.