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COVID-19 benefits helped economy rebound, but post-payment verification lacking: AG

COVID-19 benefits helped economy rebound, but post-payment verification lacking: AG

OTTAWA — Canada's auditor general says COVID-19 benefits were delivered quickly and helped mitigate economic suffering, but the federal government hasn’t done enough to recover billions of dollars in overpayments.
Jan. 6 'heroes' honored for defending Capitol from Trump mob

Jan. 6 'heroes' honored for defending Capitol from Trump mob

WASHINGTON (AP) — Hailed as heroes, the law enforcement officers who defended the U.S. Capitol on Jan.
Alberta to bring in more children's pain medication as illnesses strain hospitals

Alberta to bring in more children's pain medication as illnesses strain hospitals

CALGARY — The Alberta government says it has secured another five million bottles of children's medication for parents to manage fever and pain at home as hospitals continue to feel the strain of several respiratory illnesses.
Afghanistan aid blockade can only be fixed by changing Criminal Code: officials

Afghanistan aid blockade can only be fixed by changing Criminal Code: officials

OTTAWA — Parliament would need to amend the Criminal Code to allow Canadian aid workers to help in Afghanistan, federal officials told a Senate committee studying the issue.
South Dakota's Noem tries to convince lawmakers on tax cut

South Dakota's Noem tries to convince lawmakers on tax cut

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem tried Tuesday to win over the Republican-controlled Legislature with details of her plan to enact a historic repeal of the state's tax on groceries.
Most unused COVID-19 vaccines will expire at the end of the year: auditor general

Most unused COVID-19 vaccines will expire at the end of the year: auditor general

OTTAWA — Tens of millions of doses of COVID-19 vaccines are likely about to expire and go to waste because of a failure to manage an oversupply, Canada's auditor general reported Tuesday — a failure with an estimated price tag of about $1 billion.

US approves $4B sale of Abrams tanks to NATO ally Poland

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration on Tuesday approved a nearly $4 billion sale of advanced tanks, other combat vehicles and a large amount of assorted weaponry to NATO ally Poland at a time of heightened security concerns because of the war

COP 15: Quebec premier says province will protect 30 per cent of territory by 2030

MONTREAL — Quebec Premier François Legault says the province will protect 30 per cent of its land and water by 2030, up from the current 17 per cent.
Nova Scotia will cover online mental health coaching for all residents

Nova Scotia will cover online mental health coaching for all residents

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia will fund an online mental health coaching program aimed at supporting people experiencing mild or moderate depression and anxiety.
Marit Stiles set to be next leader of Ontario NDP ahead of confirmation vote

Marit Stiles set to be next leader of Ontario NDP ahead of confirmation vote

TORONTO — Marit Stiles is set to be the next leader of the Ontario NDP after the Toronto member of provincial parliament was the sole contender.