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WHITEHORSE — The Yukon government has declared a state of emergency and announced a series of public health rules aimed at curbing the spread of COVID-19, including a proof-of-vaccination requirement that's set to take effect this Saturday.

OTTAWA — Liberal House leader Mark Holland said Monday the government intends to collaborate with any party willing to make the minority Parliament work.

OTTAWA — Family and supporters of a Mexican activist who was killed after opposing a Canadian company's mining project are challenging a federal ombudsman's decision not to investigate the matter.

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Warming oceans may be absorbing less carbon dioxide than they used to, and scientists say that could have serious ramifications for climate targets.

OTTAWA — A dearth of data about who is getting COVID-19 vaccines and who is not could be causing people of certain races or socio-economic backgrounds to fall through the cracks, according to several concerned advocates.

OTTAWA — Erin O'Toole sayscomments about COVID-19 vaccines by some members of his caucus are not helpful and are spreading uncertainty about immunization, but he will deal with those issues privately with his team.

WASHINGTON — Anticipation turned to elation Monday as fully vaccinated Canadians visited loved ones, vacation properties and popular American shopping haunts after the United States finally eased southbound travel restrictions along the world's longe

NIAGARA FALLS — Canadians fully vaccinated against COVID-19 were able to cross the land border into the U.S. on Monday as pandemic restrictions eased. Here's a look at why some were making a trip south via a border crossing in Niagara Falls, Ont.

MONTREAL — Two Quebec television networks have apologized after sparking a premature victory speech Sunday night when they declared the wrong candidate the winner in the Quebec City mayoral race.

OTTAWA — Canada's deputy prime minister has written to Air Canada's board of directors, urging that its CEO improve his French and that his knowledge of the language be included in his annual performance review.