COVID-19
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Soldier who spoke out against military’s COVID-19 vaccine requirement facing more charges
A Canadian soldier who has publicly spoken out against the forced removal of hundreds of unvaccinated Armed Forces members is facing more charges. Warrant Officer…
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Sexual assault trial concluding for Maj.-Gen. Dany Fortin, ex-vaccine campaign head
Maj.-Gen. Dany Fortin, the former head of the federal government's COVID-19 vaccine campaign, now awaits his fate after closing arguments in his sexual assault trial…
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BC nurse accused of being ‘sexually inappropriate’ with ‘highly vulnerable’ female patients loses licence
A British Columbia nurse has been barred from the profession after reports he was “sexually inappropriate” to several “highly vulnerable” patients over a four-year period.…
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BC nurse suspended for returning to hospital after vacations without first quarantining
A British Columbia nurse has been suspended for failing to quarantine when she returned to Canada following two international trips. Melvic Michelle Tan went on…
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Medical experts told defence chief that COVID-19 vaccine mandate for troops wasn’t necessary
The commander of the Canadian Armed Forces was warned by his senior legal and medical advisers last year that requiring all troops to be vaccinated…
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Sexual assault trial resumes for military officer who led COVID-19 vaccine campaign
Maj.-Gen. Dany Fortin's sexual assault trial is slated to continue for a fourth day after closing arguments in the case began on Monday afternoon. Prosecutor…
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Theresa Tam preparing for ‘worst-case scenario’ of COVID-19 variants that bypass immunity
The national public health agency is preparing for "worst-case scenario" COVID-19 variants that can evade immunity, Canada's top doctor told members of Parliament Tuesday, as…
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Kelowna nurse set for disciplinary hearing over comments about COVID-19, Chinese culture and Black Lives Matter
A disciplinary hearing is set to be held into comments a Kelowna nurse allegedly made about COVID-19, masks, Chinese culture and the Black Lives Matter movement.…
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Military drops vaccine mandate, but still plans to kick out unvaccinated troops
The Canadian Armed Forces will press ahead with the forced expulsion of dozens of unvaccinated troops despite a new order from defence chief Gen. Wayne…
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Man charged with intimidating doctor after she urged people to wear masks during TV appearance
A 58-year-old Ontario man is facing charges under a new law against intimidating a health-care worker. Ottawa police say there is a warrant out for…