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WASHINGTON — Fully vaccinated American citizens lined up at the Canada-U.S. border Monday for their first chance to venture north since the COVID-19 pandemic forced the two countries to impose unprecedented travel restrictions nearly 17 months ago.

NIAGARA FALLS, Ont. — American tourists returned to the Niagara Region for the first time in more than a year on Monday, eager to see the thundering falls, take in the area's attractions and explore nearby wine country.

OTTAWA — The secretary-general of the United Nations says a new report "must sound the death knell for coal and fossil fuels," raising renewed questions about Canada's climate plan and the long-term viability of its traditional energy sector.

OTTAWA — The federal Liberal government is being urged not to reinstate Admiral Art McDonald as Canada's top military commander even though police did not lay any charges after a six-month investigation into an allegation about his conduct.

WASHINGTON — Fully vaccinated U.S. citizens and permanent residents can now enter Canada for non-essential purposes for the first time since March 2020, when the COVID-19 pandemic forced the two countries to severely curtail travel.

WINNIPEG — Manitoba is signing on to the federal government’s plan to implement $10-a-day child care for families by 2023.

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As COVID-19 vaccination rates increase and case numbers drop across the country, the provinces and territories have begun releasing the reopening plans for businesses, events and recreational facilities.

SUNDRE, Alta. — A large dirt mound at the top of a green pasture in central Alberta is a reminder that tragedy can strike like lightning.

TORONTO — Bill Davis, the 18th premier of Ontario and one of the country's longest-serving premiers, has died at 92.