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Newfoundland and Labrador is the province with the highest vaccination rate for five- to 11-year-old kids and began providing the COVID-19 vaccine at schools as soon as it was approved for children.

“We have to remember that wildlife populations are always fluctuating and dynamic due to several different reasons.”

OTTAWA — The top doctor for Indigenous Services Canada says he's cautiously optimistic the Omicron-driven wave of the pandemic may be flattening across First Nations.

NEW YORK (AP) — Young children might be able to overcome their peanut allergies if treated at an early enough age, according to a study published Thursday.

This will be Kennedy's third time at the Olympics.

COVID kept pair apart, on opposite sides of the world, for 672 days.

OTTAWA — Canada's chief public health officer says there are positive signs the Omicron wave is peaking in Canada but we shouldn't start choreographing a COVID-19 victory dance just yet. Dr.

Avalanche experts say there have been several close calls reported recently, with many large avalanches running the full extent of their paths.

OTTAWA — Canada Post is seeking "clarification" from the federal government about face masks after drawing criticism for refusing to let employees bring their own N95 masks to work.

CALGARY — The association that represents Alberta police chiefs says it's too soon to decriminalize illicit drugs. Calgary Chief Const.