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The recent deaths of six children in Ontario and four children in British Columbia from a bacterial infection is grabbing parents’ attention. Doctors say severe cases of invasive Group A streptococcal infection are extremely rare. An electron microscope image shows Group A Streptococcus in orange. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-NIAID via AP

Get kids up-to-date on vaccinations, watch for signs of Strep A: doctors

Bacterial infection has been linked to 4 child deaths in B.C. and another 6 in Ontario this winter

The recent deaths of six children in Ontario and four children in British Columbia from a bacterial infection is grabbing parents’ attention. Doctors say severe cases of invasive Group A streptococcal infection are extremely rare. An electron microscope image shows Group A Streptococcus in orange. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-NIAID via AP
Quebec Premier François Legault is asking Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to slow down the influx of asylum seekers entering his province, which he said is nearing a "breaking point." Trudeau and Legault pose for photos in Montreal, Friday, Dec. 13, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz

‘Breaking point’: Quebec premier asks Trudeau to slow influx of asylum seekers

Nearly 60,000 new asylum seekers were registered in Quebec in the first 11 months of 2023

Quebec Premier François Legault is asking Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to slow down the influx of asylum seekers entering his province, which he said is nearing a "breaking point." Trudeau and Legault pose for photos in Montreal, Friday, Dec. 13, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau walks past members of his cabinet after speaking to reporters during the Liberal Cabinet retreat in Charlottetown, P.E.I. on Wednesday, August 23, 2023. The federal cabinet will hear from a range of experts on housing, economics and Canada-U.S. relations over three days of meetings in Montreal next week.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darren Calabrese

Affordability, U.S. election to top agenda as federal cabinet meets in Montreal

The meetings come one week before the House of Commons resumes sitting following the holiday break

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau walks past members of his cabinet after speaking to reporters during the Liberal Cabinet retreat in Charlottetown, P.E.I. on Wednesday, August 23, 2023. The federal cabinet will hear from a range of experts on housing, economics and Canada-U.S. relations over three days of meetings in Montreal next week.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darren Calabrese
Ashton Colby holds a box that contains two vials of Testosterone Cypionate Injection in his apartment bathroom in Columbus, Ohio, on Thursday, Jan. 18, 2024. Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine announced proposals this month that transgender advocates say could block access to gender-affirming care provided by independent clinics and general practitioners, leaving thousands of adults scrambling for treatment and facing health risks. Colby, 31, fears the clinic where he gets the testosterone he has taken since age 19 would no longer offer it. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Ohio poised to become 2nd state to restrict gender-affirming care for adults

The policies focused on care for adults come in draft administrative rules released this month

Ashton Colby holds a box that contains two vials of Testosterone Cypionate Injection in his apartment bathroom in Columbus, Ohio, on Thursday, Jan. 18, 2024. Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine announced proposals this month that transgender advocates say could block access to gender-affirming care provided by independent clinics and general practitioners, leaving thousands of adults scrambling for treatment and facing health risks. Colby, 31, fears the clinic where he gets the testosterone he has taken since age 19 would no longer offer it. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
A silver-haired bat is shown in this undated handout photo. Authors of a new study say that while bats are well known for using sound to echolocate prey and navigate around objects, silver-haired bats become only the second species of bat whose singing has been documented in North America. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO, Cori Lausen *MANDATORY CREDIT*

That tune coming from an old mine in B. C.? It’s probably a bat, singing a love song

Bats typically produce pulses of sound and listen to the echoes to find food

A silver-haired bat is shown in this undated handout photo. Authors of a new study say that while bats are well known for using sound to echolocate prey and navigate around objects, silver-haired bats become only the second species of bat whose singing has been documented in North America. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO, Cori Lausen *MANDATORY CREDIT*
Five teams from Alberta are joining the BCHL for the 2024-25 season. (BCHL)

5 Alberta teams to join BCHL for 2024-25 season

Further details will be announced in the coming weeks

Five teams from Alberta are joining the BCHL for the 2024-25 season. (BCHL)
Charges have been laid against a 22-year-old Nova Scotia man for lighting a fire last May that grew to become the largest wildfire in the province’s history. In this aerial image, an aircraft, centre, flies near a wildfire burning near Barrington Lake in Shelburne County, N.S., on Wednesday, May 31, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Communications Nova Scotia **MANDATORY CREDIT**

Nova Scotia man charged with igniting massive Barrington Lake wildfire

The fire burned 23,000 hectares before it was brought under control on June 13

Charges have been laid against a 22-year-old Nova Scotia man for lighting a fire last May that grew to become the largest wildfire in the province’s history. In this aerial image, an aircraft, centre, flies near a wildfire burning near Barrington Lake in Shelburne County, N.S., on Wednesday, May 31, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Communications Nova Scotia **MANDATORY CREDIT**
The RCMP logo is seen outside the force’s ‘E’ division headquarters in Surrey, B.C., on Thursday, March 16, 2023. The RCMP has eased its policy on cannabis use by members, saying simply they must be fit for duty when reporting for work. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

RCMP relaxes recreational cannabis use policy for officers

The RCMP acknowledged last summer the 2018 policy was under review

The RCMP logo is seen outside the force’s ‘E’ division headquarters in Surrey, B.C., on Thursday, March 16, 2023. The RCMP has eased its policy on cannabis use by members, saying simply they must be fit for duty when reporting for work. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
An unopened Rideau Canal is pictured in Ottawa on Friday, Feb. 24, 2023. Ottawa is looking at another weekend without skating on the Rideau Canal, even with below-normal winter temperatures on the horizon for the weekend. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

Thin ice: Ottawa’s Rideau Canal still isn’t open for skating, despite cold weather

The canal needs at least 30 centimetres of ice for the skateway to open

An unopened Rideau Canal is pictured in Ottawa on Friday, Feb. 24, 2023. Ottawa is looking at another weekend without skating on the Rideau Canal, even with below-normal winter temperatures on the horizon for the weekend. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
Israel’s ambassador to Canada, Iddo Moed, arrives to Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

Israeli envoy joins calls for Canada to clarify its stance on ICJ genocide case

The highest court of the United Nations held 2 days of public hearings

Israel’s ambassador to Canada, Iddo Moed, arrives to Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
The deadline for Canadian businesses to repay pandemic loans and receive partial forgiveness has arrived, as business groups say it could mean closure for many firms. A closed store front boutique business called Francis Watson pleads for help displaying a sign in Toronto on Thursday, April 16, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette

Deadline to get partial CEBA forgiveness arrives as business groups warn of closures

As of Jan. 15, it’s estimated nearly 70% of recipients have qualified for partial forgiveness

The deadline for Canadian businesses to repay pandemic loans and receive partial forgiveness has arrived, as business groups say it could mean closure for many firms. A closed store front boutique business called Francis Watson pleads for help displaying a sign in Toronto on Thursday, April 16, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks with a member of the public at an event follwing the signing of the Nunavut devolution agreement in Iqaluit on Thursday, January 18, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Dustin Patar

Trudeau departs Iqaluit doing after something he rarely does — reflecting on his dad

Trudeau travelled to Iqaluit for the 2-day trip this week to sign a historic land transfer agreement

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks with a member of the public at an event follwing the signing of the Nunavut devolution agreement in Iqaluit on Thursday, January 18, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Dustin Patar
Loblaw Cos. Ltd. says it’s reversing course on a decision to reduce its discounts on grocery items nearing expiry. The Loblaws flagship location on Carlton Street in Toronto on Thursday May 2, 2013.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Aaron Vincent Elkaim

Loblaw 50% off stickers to return after public anger over discount reduction

Canada’s largest grocery retailer drew public ire this week before reversing its decision

Loblaw Cos. Ltd. says it’s reversing course on a decision to reduce its discounts on grocery items nearing expiry. The Loblaws flagship location on Carlton Street in Toronto on Thursday May 2, 2013.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Aaron Vincent Elkaim
FILE - This aerial photo shows part of the Bonanza Creek Ranch film set in Santa Fe, N.M., Oct. 23, 2021. A grand jury indicted Alec Baldwin on Friday, Jan. 19, 2024, on an involuntary manslaughter charge in a 2021 fatal shooting during a rehearsal on a movie set in New Mexico, reviving a dormant case against the A-list actor. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)

Grand jury indicts Baldwin in fatal shooting on movie set in New Mexico

Defense attorneys for Baldwin indicated they’ll fight the charge

FILE - This aerial photo shows part of the Bonanza Creek Ranch film set in Santa Fe, N.M., Oct. 23, 2021. A grand jury indicted Alec Baldwin on Friday, Jan. 19, 2024, on an involuntary manslaughter charge in a 2021 fatal shooting during a rehearsal on a movie set in New Mexico, reviving a dormant case against the A-list actor. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)
A potential strike by more than 180 transit supervisors seeking a new contract in British Columbia’s Lower Mainland could have a major effect on commuters next week, with the bus drivers’ union saying it would back such action. A bus is pictured in downtown Vancouver, Friday, November, 1, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward

Talks resume Saturday to avoid potential B.C. bus strike

CUPE Local 4500 has said it will be ‘withdrawing all services’ for 2 days if an agreement isn’t reached

A potential strike by more than 180 transit supervisors seeking a new contract in British Columbia’s Lower Mainland could have a major effect on commuters next week, with the bus drivers’ union saying it would back such action. A bus is pictured in downtown Vancouver, Friday, November, 1, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward
Men’s bronze medalist Liam Brearley of Canada competes in the finals of the FIS Snowboard World Cup, Snowboard Slopestyle, in Calgary, Alta., Sunday, Feb. 16, 2020. Brearley won gold on Sunday in Laax, Switzerland. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Dave Chidley

Canadian snowboarder Brearley wins World Cup gold in slopestyle

Canadian snowboarders Liam Brearley and Cameron Spalding won gold and bronze, respectively,…

Men’s bronze medalist Liam Brearley of Canada competes in the finals of the FIS Snowboard World Cup, Snowboard Slopestyle, in Calgary, Alta., Sunday, Feb. 16, 2020. Brearley won gold on Sunday in Laax, Switzerland. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Dave Chidley
This is a locator map for the Gulf Cooperation Council member states: Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait and United Arab Emirates. (AP Photo)

2 British warships collide in Middle East port; no injuries reported

The 2 minehunters have been based in the Middle East to help protect merchant vessels

This is a locator map for the Gulf Cooperation Council member states: Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait and United Arab Emirates. (AP Photo)
Snow falls as a woman and her dogs walk through an alley way in Victoria, Thursday, Jan. 18, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chad Hipolito

Extreme cold mostly over in Canada except in northern Alberta

Schools in Metro Vancouver, with the exception of Langley, reopened on Friday

Snow falls as a woman and her dogs walk through an alley way in Victoria, Thursday, Jan. 18, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chad Hipolito
Former NHL player Wendel Clark clears snow from the synthetic ice rink set up at Ship Point as Victoria hosts Hockey Day in Canada. (Jake Romphf/News Staff)

WATCH: Victoria Hockey Day in Canada events lead up to Saturday’s main event

Public festival hosting hockey, food trucks, music and more at Ship Point

Former NHL player Wendel Clark clears snow from the synthetic ice rink set up at Ship Point as Victoria hosts Hockey Day in Canada. (Jake Romphf/News Staff)
Royal Jubilee Hospital is hosting Code Hack from March 8 to 10. (Black Press Media file photo)
Royal Jubilee Hospital is hosting Code Hack from March 8 to 10. (Black Press Media file photo)