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WORLD: 9/11 terrorist attacks, ensuing war propelled Canada's military into 21st century

WORLD: 9/11 terrorist attacks, ensuing war propelled Canada's military into 21st century

Canada at its peak had about 2,300 soldiers in Afghanistan alone. Today, it has less than that spread across 20 different missions, a reflection of the lack of public and political will and enthusiasm for military interventions abroad
CANADA: Return of events pushes hosts to address vaccination, COVID tests and masks

CANADA: Return of events pushes hosts to address vaccination, COVID tests and masks

With vaccination efforts now widespread and COVID-19 levels well below their Canadian highs, corporations and party circuit regulars are becoming more comfortable with bringing back their favourite fetes
COVID-19: Is the harm of school closures greater than the risk of the virus?

COVID-19: Is the harm of school closures greater than the risk of the virus?

For children, the risks associated with school closures have surpassed the health risks associated with COVID-19
CANADA: Feds ease travel restrictions for fully vaccinated foreign nationals

CANADA: Feds ease travel restrictions for fully vaccinated foreign nationals

To be eligible, travellers must have allowed at least 14 days to pass since their last vaccine shot and show proof of a negative molecular test for COVID-19 that's no more than 72 hours old
Amber Alert issued for missing toddler last seen in Barrie (update: located)

Amber Alert issued for missing toddler last seen in Barrie (update: located)

Police say the three-year-old girl has been found safe and sound
COVID-19: High rates of burnout could lead to shortage of health-care workers

COVID-19: High rates of burnout could lead to shortage of health-care workers

Burnout occurs in many occupations, but health care exposes its professionals to unusual types of stress, including moral distress
ONTARIO: New vaccine mandates and passport rules are making it tough on the anti-vaccine movement

ONTARIO: New vaccine mandates and passport rules are making it tough on the anti-vaccine movement

Medical regulators and Human Rights opinions indicate that employers and business owners can impose strict vaccination rules
ONTARIO: Guelph police officer forgives man accused of running into him

ONTARIO: Guelph police officer forgives man accused of running into him

Const. Mark O'Connell was hit by a man accused of impaired driving in early August and his heart stopped beating, but he says the incident has made him a better person and officer
ONTARIO: Legislature prorogued until after federal election

ONTARIO: Legislature prorogued until after federal election

Politicians had been on summer break, and were due back Sept. 13
CANADA: Doctors frustrated with 'selfishness' of unvaccinated people, protesters

CANADA: Doctors frustrated with 'selfishness' of unvaccinated people, protesters

Dr. Steven Fedder, who works in the emergency room of a hospital in Richmond, B.C., said he has run out of patience for people whose stance against vaccines has larger societal implications