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FDA panel endorses booster shot for J&J COVID-19 vaccine

FDA panel endorses booster shot for J&J COVID-19 vaccine

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. health advisers endorsed a booster of Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine Friday, citing growing worry that Americans who got the single-dose shot aren’t as protected as those given two-dose brands.
Olymel meat processor chief executive Réjean Nadeau dies from cancer at age 71

Olymel meat processor chief executive Réjean Nadeau dies from cancer at age 71

SAINT-HYACINTHE, Que. — The chief executive of Quebec-based meat processor Olymel has died from cancer at the age of 71.
China launches 3 astronauts on 6-month space station mission

China launches 3 astronauts on 6-month space station mission

BEIJING (AP) — China on Saturday launched a three-person crew for a six-month mission aboard its space station that is planned at setting a new record for the length of time spent in space by Chinese astronauts as the country moves toward completing
Muskrat Falls hydroelectricity project in Labrador falls further behind schedule

Muskrat Falls hydroelectricity project in Labrador falls further behind schedule

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Newfoundland and Labrador's Muskrat Falls hydroelectricity project is once again behind schedule. Documents submitted to the province’s Public Utilities Board say the project's overall Nov. 26 completion date is "not achievable.
CREA reports September home sales post first month-over-month increase since March

CREA reports September home sales post first month-over-month increase since March

The Canadian Real Estate Association says September home sales edged up on a month-over-month basis for the first time since March.
Drake invests in Toronto pot company Bullrider, becomes partner and strategic adviser

Drake invests in Toronto pot company Bullrider, becomes partner and strategic adviser

TORONTO — Drake has invested in a Toronto cannabis company months after his partnership ended with Canopy Growth Corp. Bullrider announced the rapper's involvement in the pot company today, but did not share the size of his investment.
Statistics Canada says wholesale sales up 0.3% at $70.3 billion in August

Statistics Canada says wholesale sales up 0.3% at $70.3 billion in August

OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says wholesale sales rose 0.3 per cent in August to $70.3 billion, the first increase following two months of declines. The agency says the gain came as sales of food, beverage and tobacco products rose 3.
3 German parties aim to start formal coalition talks

3 German parties aim to start formal coalition talks

BERLIN (AP) — Three German parties aim to open formal coalition talks after all made gains in last month's election, moving a step closer to a new government that would send outgoing Chancellor Angela Merkel's center-right bloc into opposition.
Biden signs debt limit hike, but December standoff looms

Biden signs debt limit hike, but December standoff looms

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Thursday signed into law a bill raising the nation's debt limit until early December, delaying the prospect of an unprecedented federal default that would cause economic disaster.
Facebook updates harassment policies, says they better protect journalists from hate

Facebook updates harassment policies, says they better protect journalists from hate

The Canadian Association of Journalists said Facebook Inc.'s recent policy to better protect journalists from harassment is a welcome change, but more work needs to be done by the technology sector at large.
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