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The NHL and hockey teams, including the Humboldt Broncos, offered their condolences to the families of the three junior players.

Air Canada’s decision not to offer rapid testing as an alternative for employees who refuse to be vaccinated against COVID-19 sets a tough new precedent that other companies may emulate, experts say. 

Unruly protesters forced the shutdown of Liberal leader Justin Trudeau's campaign rally stop in Bolton, Ont., on Friday.

Health Canada took only a few weeks to approve Pfizer for youth, and has not explained why the Moderna review took more than two months. 

Alberta Health Services says some non-urgent surgeries will be postponed to add acute and intensive care space for COVID-19 patients.

A poll last year by the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addictions found about 25 per cent of Canadians between 35 and 54 increased their alcohol consumption during the first few months of the pandemic for reasons that included boredom and stress.

The department said in a statement today it is aware of reports that people have managed to steal the QR codes of members of the Quebec legislature and is taking the matter seriously.

The recent increase in COVID-19 cases in the province and elsewhere across Canada has prompted some jurisdictions to take more proactive measures on vaccine passports.

The SMART Health Card, is also being used for vaccine passports in New York state, Louisiana, and California. The technology is based around a quick-response code containing a person's name, date of birth, and information about the vaccinations they have received.

Gen. Wayne Eyre, the acting chief of the defence staff, said Canada brought roughly 3,700 people out of Afghanistan, which fell to the Taliban earlier this month.