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New data shows RSV shots prevent ‘most dangerous’ respiratory infection for newborns
Respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, has long been the leading cause of infant hospitalization in Canada. While real-world studies show new RSV shots are working to keep newborns out of hospital, many Canadian families still don’t have access to these groundbreaking tools. Source link
ICE ordering fleet of 20 armoured vehicles from Brampton, Ont., firm
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement earmarked millions of dollars for a bulk order for 20 armoured vehicles from Canadian defence manufacturer Roshel that are built to resist bullets and bomb blasts. Source link
B.C. to require witnesses for those who are prescribed safer supply of drugs
British Columbia’s overdose-prevention safer supply program will require a witness when a user takes their drugs. Source link
Trump administration pauses all immigration applications from 19 non-European countries
The Trump administration on Tuesday said it paused all immigration applications, including green card and U.S. citizenship processing, filed by immigrants from 19 non-European countries, citing concerns over national security and public safety. Source link
Algoma Steel is cutting 1,000 jobs. So why did it receive millions from the government?
Just over two months after it was announced Algoma Steel would receive $500 million in government loan guarantees, the steel producer said it was issuing 1,000 layoff notices to workers at its plant in Sault Ste. Marie, Ont. The layoffs raise questions as to why it was receiving millions of dollars yet still cutting jobs. […]
Trump says National Guard will soon go to New Orleans
U.S. President Donald Trump said Tuesday that National Guard troops will soon head to New Orleans, bringing another federal surge to the city that is already awaiting a separate immigration crackdown expected to begin this week. Source link
Will a fishing boat spark a crisis between China and Japan? | About That
Tensions between China and Japan are rising over Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s recent comments on Taiwan, combined with a long-standing dispute over a chain of uninhabited islands. Andrew Chang breaks down why these tiny islands are so valuable, how Taiwan factors in and how this dispute has pushed two of Asia’s biggest powers to […]
Costco joins other companies in legal fight to demand refund of Trump tariffs
Costco has added its voice and heft to a lawsuit against the U.S. government seeking to ensure they will be reimbursed for tariffs they’ve been forced to pay if the U.S. Supreme Court rejects Donald Trump’s assertion that he has sweeping authority to impose tariffs. Source link
Unpacking the controversy over the notwithstanding clause
The notwithstanding clause has been part of Canadian law since 1982. So why is it now so controversial that it’s heading to the Supreme Court? Source link
Legault calls Miller a 'disgrace to all Quebecers' for his comments on French language
A day after being named federal culture minister, Marc Miller is drawing ire from several Quebec officials, including the premier of his home province. Source link