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Pfizer says an early peek at its vaccine data suggests the shots may be 90% effective at preventing COVID-19, indicating the company is on track later this month to file an emergency use application with U.S. regulators.

CANBERRA, Australia — High-profile Australian journalists and large media organizations went on trial on Monday on charges that they breached a gag order on reporting about Cardinal George Pell’s sex abuse convictions in 2018 that have since been ove

VICTORIA — British Columbia's Ministry of Health is clarifying new rules around social gatherings, one day after a new regional public health order was issued. Provincial health officer Dr.

Books by and about Kamala Harris proved to be a popular purchase following the election. The vice-president-elect was the subject or author of four books on Amazon's top 10 Sunday.

BOSTON — A texting company run by one of President Donald Trump’s top campaign officials sent out thousands of targeted, anonymous text messages urging supporters to rally where votes were being counted in Philadelphia on Thursday, falsely claiming D

TORONTO — Canadian cannabis and psychedelics companies that have been eyeing the U.S. market have a few new reasons to celebrate. Through U.S.

MONTREAL — European regulatory authorities are delaying their decision on approving the proposed purchase of Transat A.T. by Air Canada until early next year. The European Commission says it will decide by Jan.

TORONTO — Telus Corp. on Friday announced a $1.2-billion acquisition that fits plans for converting its international division into a public company. Lionbridge AI of Waltham, Mass.

TORONTO — Some of the most active companies traded Friday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (16,282.83, down 15.34 points.) Aurora Cannabis Inc. (TSX:ACB). Health care. Up $4.57, or 55.87 per cent, to $12.75 on 48.

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index dipped slightly Friday but concluded its best week in nearly seven months while the loonie reached its highest level since January. Positive sentiment was spurred on by a close U.S.