Two years after Canada began its COVID-19 vaccine rollout, more than 80 per cent of the population has been vaccinated, with nearly 95 million doses administered going into arms — but that has not come without waste. As of Dec. 1, approximately 10.8 million doses…

The family of Taylor Samson has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against William Sandeson, the man accused of killing him. The notice of action was filed Wednesday in Nova Scotia Supreme Court, with Samson’s mother Linda Boutilier and younger brother Connor Samson listed as the…

Canada’s premiers plan to hold a news conference in Winnipeg Friday as children’s hospitals struggle to deal with a wave of child illnesses. Hospitals across the country have been cancelling some surgeries and appointments as they redirect staff amid an increase in pediatric patients.Admissions are…

The Islamic Republic has conducted its first known execution in connection to the anti-regime protests that have rocked the country since the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini. Mohsen Shekari, 23, was reportedly hanged after being found guilty by a revolutionary court of “waging war against…

The federal justice minister says he is open to updating the Victims Bill of Rights after a parliamentary report called on the federal government to make changes, including allowing victims of sexual offences to opt out of publication bans. Witnesses at the House of Commons justice committee said that publication bans are…

A big-name Vancouver architecture firm has signed on to work on the design of the planned Greater Vernon Cultural Centre. Revery Architecture hopes to transform the site, a downtown Vernon, B.C. parking lot, into a community meeting place at the city’s heart.Picking a design company…