It’s the third COVID-19 vaccine given the green light by Ottawa, following those from Pfizer and Moderna.
Canada
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Trudeau says Trump incited violent ‘assault on democracy’
The Canadian prime minister had been careful not to criticize the president over the last four years as 75% of Canada’s exports go to America.
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Fashion mogul Peter Nygard arrested, months after sex trafficking, assault allegations
Ten women filed a lawsuit accusing Nygard of enticing young and impoverished women to his estate in the Bahamas with cash and promises of modeling opportunities.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World
Canada’s health regulator approves Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine, before likely U.S. approval
Canada is set to receive up to 249,000 doses this month and Canadian officials expect to administer them within days.
Posted inElection 2020, Nation & World, Politics
Most Canadians hope for Trump defeat after insults, threats
The unprecedented tone of the president’s attacks on America’s closest ally the last four years left a bitter taste.
Posted inLocal & State, Nation & World
Siblings, grandparents to be let in to Canada amid COVID-19
Siblings, grandparents and adult children of Canadians and permanent residents are among those who will soon be exempt from COVID-19 border restrictions in Canada.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Canada’s ‘Atlantic Loop’ power grid could bring big value to Maine
Maine should get in on the planning early as the 4 Atlantic provinces and Quebec weigh a grand proposal for clean energy.
Posted inLocal & State, Nation & World
Border Patrol arrests 7 along Maine-Canada border
The arrests stemmed from 3 incidents last weekend even as the border is closed to nonessential traffic during the pandemic.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
U.S. drops tax on Canada’s aluminum, heading off retaliation
Gov. Janet Mills had joined New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu and Vermont Gov. Phil Scott to ask President Trump to eliminate the tariff.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Canada outpaces U.S., recouping 55% of jobs lost to pandemic
The employment gains were largely expected as provinces moved to more aggressively reopen their economies, prompting businesses to rehire workers.