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Amid the heightened confusion, experts say there should not be any preferences when it comes to the type of vaccine, and that the mixed messaging will only erode vaccine confidence among Canadians. https://trib.al/zuCKEkf

The coordinates given by state media, citing the China Manned Space Engineering Office, put the point of impact in the ocean, west of the Maldives archipelago. https://trib.al/UOlCNg1

To anyone I’ve offended, I just want to say I’ve reinvented electric cars and I’m sending people to Mars in a rocket ship did you think I was also going to be a chill normal dude? said Musk. https://trib.al/PeNXYfd

The warning follows a B.C. provincial court judge’s scathing words to a Vancouver man who turned his downtown penthouse into a party palace amid COVID-19 restrictions earlier this year. https://trib.al/z43OgG1

Hundreds of Calgary students will be shifting to online learning for two weeks starting Monday, as the province’s COVID-19 numbers continue to soar. https://trib.al/L5eb6G4

Under the new rules, which go into effect Sunday morning, restaurants, bars, and patios will be closed to in-person dining, and gyms, fitness centres, museums, libraries, and day camps will also be forced to close. https://trib.al/5O1S23h

People living on northern Vancouver Island are used to seeing wildlife along dirt roads but a recent encounter shocked even longtime residents. https://trib.al/PZIBH6d

My video was accidentally turned on as I was changing into my work clothes after going for a jog. I sincerely apologize to my colleagues in the House of Commons for this unintentional distraction." https://trib.al/u8Fbf6Y

A new survey suggests almost 9 in 10 Atlantic Canadians will be getting vaccinated. https://trib.al/VFhSFvM

The CANVAS study is asking Canadians to report their own symptoms after each dose by completing a questionnaire. https://trib.al/qHPLzF9

Please, let me play; that’s all I am asking. I’m not asking for anything else. https://trib.al/GupytZu

More than 360 scientists, doctors and other health experts from across Canada are calling for more aggressive measures to stop the airborne spread of COVID-19. The experts want public health messages to more strongly warn of the risk posed in closed spaces, especially with winter forcing more people indoors. Do you think more measures should be put in place to limit the airborne spread of COVID-19?... Read more: https://trib.al/pBebk9u

A recent survey found nearly one in 10 families of children with special needs said they were considering putting their child in government care as the pressures of the pandemic compounded already significant challenges. https://trib.al/CHhRGDb

The Ontario government says it expects to vaccinate approximately 8.5 million people by the end of June against COVID-19. https://trib.al/7FBEBhK

The two best crime-stoppers in the U.K. on Wednesday were also two of its worst suspected criminals after police say they pocket-dialled the authorities in the middle of a burglary. The incident happened Wednesday evening in Stoke-on-Trent, England, according to Chief Insp. John Owen of Staffordshire Police. One of the suspects accidentally sat on his phone and dialled 999, the British equivalent of 911.... The operator reported the call to police and stayed on the line while authorities rushed to the scene. We received a call detailing all of their antics up to the point of hearing our patrols arrive to arrest them, Owned tweeted. Police arrested two men, aged 49 and 42, in connection with the incident. Read more: https://trib.al/CNHAJQu : Pexels

A Calgary homeowner is dealing with a massive snow pile blocking his driveway and sidewalk and he says getting it cleared is proving to be an issue. https://trib.al/mVxlK57

Medicago is the leading Canadian-based contender to produce a COVID-19 vaccine, with an agreement to provide the federal government with 76 million doses if approved for use. https://trib.al/nDlGgk4

Ontario reported a single-day record of 2,553 new coronavirus cases on Tuesday and 1,939 new cases on Monday. https://trib.al/gv7sO2w

His return poses a conundrum for the Kremlin: jail him and risk protests and punitive Western action, or do nothing and risk looking weak in the eyes of Russia's hardliners. https://trib.al/xPe4U5c

Quebec is reporting its first case of a variant of COVID-19 that was first detected in the United Kingdom earlier this month. https://trib.al/FMwZVnn

COMMENTARY: "Despite their strong satisfaction scores and the weaknesses of their opponents, the Liberals have yet to build a meaningful lead over the other parties," says Darrell Bricker. https://trib.al/A9wzN2Z

This will be the second time U.S. President Donald Trump faces impeachment. https://trib.al/6dXctjf

While no animal grooming is actually taking place at Bladez 2 Fadez, the shop wrote on Facebook that pets are welcome. https://trib.al/uU5nopa

Ontario reported 3,443 new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday. https://trib.al/tG6UGCL

Sources said Trump is also interested in having another special counsel appointed to look into his own baseless claims of election fraud. https://trib.al/kOg0NCn

The mayor said his wife struggles with depression and that they chose to visit the cabin for his wife’s well-being. https://trib.al/j156BRU

Not everyone is a fan of January snow, but it’s perfect conditions for a group of polar bears in South Yorkshire. Read more: https://trib.al/Jo8rnkH

I understand very well that there are very good arguments on both sides of many of these issues, Marc Gold told the Senate. https://trib.al/J6mL8fj

Premier Sandy Silver said the government no longer recommends any non-essential travel outside the territory. https://trib.al/VZLG9pk

The death toll, which is the highest in Canada, stands at 6,744. https://trib.al/J7sU3yz

It is absolutely not aimed at the vast majority of Taiwan compatriots, a Beijing official said. https://trib.al/tzm2IAb

The calls for Trump's removal from office come after violent protests in Washington saw the Capitol building breached and left five people dead. https://trib.al/3CInXMr

RCMP employees appear to blame the ‘bad apples’ without recognizing the systemic and internal origins of this conduct. https://trib.al/B0qkFUU

Five people died as a result of the riot, including a Capitol Police officer. No one has been charged yet in connection with any of those deaths. https://trib.al/sErpc3u

A lawyer for Meng Wanzhou questioned why a Canadian border officer never asked the Huawei executive about possible espionage in Canada if that was the source of his concern for admitting her to the country. https://trib.al/UXMqW8Q

Trump re-shared the post from Elections Canada on Tuesday, writing: This says it all. https://trib.al/XBN6L17

Health officials across Canada also said 106 more people have died after contracting COVID-19. https://trib.al/OMKXOSx

Police leadership badly miscalculated the threat despite weeks of signals that Wednesday could get violent. https://trib.al/vhWnBle

From false ads to bogus promotions and contests, criminals love to target e-commerce sites during the holidays. https://trib.al/cpaBF5I

From interim trial data to storage and distribution, here are five things to know about Moderna's coronavirus vaccine. https://trib.al/T9E93OM

A Calgary man who was arrested twice in recent weeks and charged with both the sexual assault and sex trafficking of teenage girls, is dead, according to police. https://trib.al/PXBEko4

"It would be the end of democracy as we know it" if vote certification is delayed or undermined, one law expert said. "This is just not a thing that can happen." https://trib.al/QnZVcne

An online portal from the State of Hawaii shows that more than 4,000 passengers from Canada have visited the tropical chain of islands since Dec. 1, 2020. https://trib.al/9qvo1jG

"We are devastated by the number of lives impacted by past abuse in Scouting and moved by the bravery of those who have come forward," the Boy Scouts said in a statement. https://trib.al/4dmTXg8

Andre's parents said their son walked out a week ago after a fight over video games and they are desperate to find him. https://trib.al/3tmEiai

A controversy that began over a goalie's mask has the Vancouver Canucks embroiled in a debate over cultural appropriation. https://trib.al/bupfqX9

According to a New York Times report, Flynn is just one of a string of pardons Trump is considering before Biden takes over the White House in January. https://trib.al/kapAb6j

The mother of a child killed in a house fire west of Edmonton over the weekend says she is grateful for the support her family has received from people during a time of profound sadness. https://trib.al/fQeZPzW

We’ve always said it’s a community that raises a child, and it’s the community that builds a home for everyone. That’s what this is: a building of teaching. https://trib.al/LVTXjmI

By constantly short-staffing public health care, this government is pushing our members to the breaking point exactly when Albertans need them most," said AUPE president Guy Smith. https://trib.al/HnaQnwX

We need action right now. We need action today. We don’t believe we can afford to wait a few more weeks," the B.C. teachers' union president said. https://trib.al/7Q5wz3B

In Steinbach, Man., the local hospital is so overcrowded with COVID-19 cases, that nurses are having to triage patients in their cars. https://trib.al/y6sNAhY

Until a vaccine is available globally, WHO says the tried-and-true protective behaviours must be followed. https://trib.al/1JTZXuj

The last woman to be executed by the U.S. government was Bonnie Heady, who was put to death in a gas chamber in Missouri in 1953. https://trib.al/ng4Cwy3

A B.C. couple says what happened at New Westminster's Royal Columbian Hospital was a nightmare from which they will never fully recover. https://trib.al/4eYvtzI

Some of the coronavirus vaccine candidates cannot be stored in normal freezers. https://trib.al/2atxuWX

"...I tried to convince the Chinese that if they were unable to release Kovrig and Spavor they should at least improve their living conditions," McCallum said, noting those efforts have been unsuccessful. https://trib.al/Xx2awQ7

The head of Ontario’s police force says protesters have falsely blamed the force for escalating the conflict in Caledonia, Ont. https://trib.al/awIags4

Any non-essential businesses found violating public health measures could face fines and a suspension or cancellation of their business licence. https://trib.al/OP0PnkS

Currently, 2,009 people are hospitalized after contracting the virus, while 248,321 have recovered from the respiratory illness. https://trib.al/sPn6QO6

The 64-year-old rose to fame in the role of Coach Walter Oakes in 'The Cosby Show' spinoff, 'A Different World,' from 1987 to 1991.

Look after people other than yourself and you can do that by simply wearing a mask. https://trib.al/owQ4y52

This is the 14th consecutive day that daily case counts have been above 1,000. https://trib.al/z2aQCtm

Staff were trying to find the mother of an abandoned newborn and they wouldn't take 'No' for an answer.

I don think they are really useful": Unlike park benches, the supports are designed for people not to sit but to lean on while remaining standing. https://trib.al/bMObSs5

An outbreak of COVID-19 cases at Manitoba’s only federal prison has grown to include dozens of cases in the span of a week. https://trib.al/ysvZpKO

‘Thank God we are well-armed’: N.S. gunman fixated on guns amid COVID-19, court docs allege. https://trib.al/zSP6N3n

Privy Council clerk Ian Shugart told the House of Commons finance committee that only about one per cent of the documents were redacted to protect cabinet confidences. https://trib.al/W0u2LUG

"You don't want to end up like me," Stacey said in a video posted from a hospital bed on Monday. https://trib.al/EOUFBSM

An Indigenous group set up in front of the provincial legislature in Halifax Friday to sell a catch of lobster amid tension over a treaty right to fish outside of the federally designated season. https://trib.al/ZJZQiHm

While research 11 years ago detected water in small amounts on the moon, the new finding is said to be "unambiguous." https://trib.al/8y19ayA

The U.S. Department of Defence said that if the reports are accurate it strongly condemns the test. https://trib.al/Dta9Gj7

The owners say they intend to reopen across the province but will back down if health authorities can demonstrate by Thursday that their operations have led to outbreaks. https://trib.al/GMiJk6Z

A Niagara Conservative MPP is facing backlash for not wearing a face-covering at an event last weekend amid the coronavirus pandemic. https://trib.al/AuN1gZ0

Alberta chief medical officer of health, Dr. Deena Hinshaw, provides an update on COVID-19 in the province.

In a decision today, the high court accepted the arguments of three mothers who worked reduced hours on the RCMP in order to devote time to their children. https://trib.al/ChMw8yz

The company says it will receive US$275 million in cash in the amended deal, down from the US$500 million in cash that was first announced last year. https://trib.al/nUnqhtP

Winston Peters refused to entertain the conspiracy theory. We've got someone who obviously got an education in America, he said.

Quebec is reporting 808 new cases of the novel coronavirus Monday, bringing its caseload to 100,922. https://trib.al/1E8F9jJ

France declared a state of emergency earlier this month and has been imposing more and more restrictions. https://trib.al/VFLLcR6

For anyone or any other family who may be going through something similar, Christine's mother had this to say: Just hang in and never give up hope. https://trib.al/LFKPOMZ

The death toll in the province has risen to 3,099. https://trib.al/Pg5AuM7

The French anti-terrorism prosecutor has opened an investigation into the slaying. https://trib.al/IXibVXh

This is a situation that is extremely disconcerting, said Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. I understand the concerns and the conflict going on right now but we need to find a solution. https://trib.al/vHGNgbA

Trump went on to say that after the November election, the "topic will totally change." https://trib.al/5n24U4c

A dog in Ontario’s Niagara Region has COVID-19, say researchers. https://trib.al/6dKDRQ2

Environment Canada issued a snow squall watch for Calgary on Friday as a cold front moves south across southern Alberta. https://trib.al/af9zozI

What the heck were any of us thinking, that selling a TV-obsessed, narcissistic individual to the American people was a good idea?" Sasse said.

Glen Assoun spent nearly 17 years in prison before being declared innocent. https://trib.al/XsJZPkA