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The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada (all times eastern): 7:30 p.m. B.C. is reporting another 429 cases of COVID-19 and eight deaths, bringing to 1,218 the number of fatalities linked to the infection.

Opposition to Alberta's attempt to expand coal mining in the Rocky Mountains is growing with two more towns expressing concerns and a legislature member with the governing United Conservatives backing them up.

OTTAWA — A Calgary-based sailor has been kicked out of the Canadian Armed Forces for admitted involvement with online hate groups.

OTTAWA — Between July 24 and Oct. 22, Canada signed deals to pre-order seven COVID-19 vaccines. Here's a brief look at what we know about those vaccines, listed by manufacturer. Moderna Headquarters: Cambridge, Mass.

OTTAWA — One of the unions representing workers at Veterans Affairs Canada is sounding the alarm over what it alleges is widespread harassment and discrimination within the department.

OTTAWA — The Canadian government is telling the Federal Court of Appeal a judge made serious legal mistakes in striking down a refugee pact between Ottawa and Washington.

OTTAWA — Animal suffering won't be considered when a Health Canada agency next reviews licences for poisons used to kill predators, the department has ruled.

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced a tentative deal Tuesday with U.S. vaccine-maker Novavax to produce its product in Canada if the COVID-19 vaccine gets approved for use here.

IQALUIT, Nunavut — A Nunavut judge who acquitted a woman of murder for killing her abusive spouse in self-defence is warning that the territory's cycle of domestic violence will continue unless victims get adequate support.

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.