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Vaccines for homeless and WHO team visits Wuhan research lab: In The News for Feb. 3

In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of Feb. 3 ... What we are watching in Canada ... ...

Feb 03, 2021

Canada to get up to 1.1 million more doses by March through global vaccine alliance

OTTAWA - Canada could get more than one million additional doses of COVID-19 vaccine by the end of March through a global vaccine sharing initiative known as COVAX. But as with most things COVID-19, v...

Feb 03, 2021

'Raising the alarm:' Priority vaccines urged for homeless population, shelter staff

CALGARY - Advocates say homeless people should get priority to COVID-19 vaccines given how at risk they are to the virus and how much more likely they are to get severely ill if infected. "We as a soc...

Feb 03, 2021

Navy needs to prepare for tough talks over warship delays, cost increases: Norman

OTTAWA - Retired vice-admiral Mark Norman is warning the Royal Canadian Navy to start preparing for some hard discussions as delays and escalating costs continue to buffet the country's $60-billion pl...

Feb 03, 2021

Allegations of inappropriate behaviour against Vance 'troubling': Defence leaders

OTTAWA - Canada's top defence officials say they are troubled by allegations that former defence chief Jonathan Vance engaged in inappropriate behaviour with female subordinates. Global News reported ...

Feb 02, 2021

Sailor booted out of Canadian navy over involvement with online hate groups

OTTAWA - A Calgary-based sailor has been kicked out of the Canadian Armed Forces for admitted involvement with online hate groups. The Royal Canadian Navy announced Tuesday that Sailor 1st Class Boris...

Feb 02, 2021

Second Alberta town asks for coal consultations, pause on exploration

A second southern Alberta town is asking the provincial government to order a stop to coal exploration work until public consultations on the issue can be held. The town council of Turner Valley appro...

Feb 02, 2021

Union alleges systemic harassment, discrimination at Veterans Affairs Canada

OTTAWA - One of the unions representing workers at Veterans Affairs Canada is alleging widespread harassment and discrimination within the department following a survey of its members.The Union of Vet...

Feb 02, 2021

Man accused of killing woman in Edmonton hotel tells jury he lied several times

EDMONTON - A man accused of killing a woman who was found dead in a bathtub in his Edmonton hotel room says he lied to a number of people before his arrest. Bradley Barton, who is 52 and from Mississa...

Feb 02, 2021

N.W.T. to get fewer doses than expected this month because of Moderna vaccine delay

YELLOWKNIFE - The Northwest Territories says a delay in shipments of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine to Canada means the territory will receive fewer doses than expected this month. Health Minister Julie...

Feb 02, 2021