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Spring forecast: What will May be like in Canada?

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May 2, 2023

After a confusing April in terms of temperature, residents of Western Canada may be in for a more consistently sunny May, according to the Weather Network, but it’s a different story in Eastern Canada.

From coast to coast, April brought ups and downs, with some provinces going from temperatures in the early 20s to -5 C in a matter of days. Despite some spikes, below-seasonal temperatures were the main trend from British Columbia to Ontario.

But will spring be evening out now as we kick off May?

Only for half of the country, the Weather Network said in a post Tuesday.

They predict that colder-than-normal temperatures will persist for most of Ontario, southern Quebec and Atlantic Canada during the first week of the month.

Some areas in this region could even see bouts of snow, the agency said.

Western Canada will have a sunnier time of it right off the bat, they predict, with warmer-than-normal temperatures that could approach summer levels.

The second week is anticipated to bring a brief respite for Eastern Canada, with warmer weather spreading through the region.

However, the pattern seen at the start of the month is expected to return for the last two weeks of May. The Weather Network predicts below-seasonal temperatures in the forecast for Quebec and Ontario, while Western Canada sees a surge of above-seasonal temperatures.

This split between Western and Eastern Canada is already being seen in the current temperatures across the country. As of mid-Tuesday, Western Canada had temperatures ranging from 17 to 23 C, with Saksatchewan seeing the highest average temperatures, according to Environment Canada.

Meanwhile, Ontario, Quebec and Atlantic Canada are seeing temperatures below 10 C, with St. John’s experiencing the lowest average temperature at just 3 C.

Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut are expected to see higher than average temperatures for the bulk of May.

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Quebec public services are becoming ‘dehumanized’ due to rise in demand: ombudsperson

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September 19, 2024

Anne Joseph

MONTREAL – Quebec’s ombudsperson is warning that public services are becoming “dehumanized” in the province amid a rise in demand for them.

Marc-André Dowd released his annual report today, which highlights several examples of people receiving inadequate care across the health network in the 12 months leading to March 31.

One dying man who lived alone was denied help cleaning his cat’s litter box by his local health clinic, a service Dowd says should have been given for “humanitarian reasons.”

Dowd also describes staff at a long-term care home feeding residents “mechanically” and talking among each other — despite health ministry guidelines directing staff to maintain eye contact with residents.

The ombudsperson says his office received a record number of problems to investigate across the province’s public services — 24,867 compared with 22,053 last year.

He says his office investigated 13,358 cases between April 2023 and March of this year.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Sept. 19, 2024.

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French President Emmanuel Macron to visit Ottawa, Montreal next week

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September 19, 2024

Anne Joseph

OTTAWA – French President Emmanuel Macron will visit Canada next week after a planned trip in July was cancelled amid political turmoil in France.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced in a statement today that Macron will be in Canada Wednesday and Thursday after the leaders attend the United Nations General Assembly in New York City.

Trudeau will welcome Macron in Ottawa on Wednesday, where they are expected to discuss collaboration on geopolitical issues including their ongoing support for Ukraine.

They are also expected to discuss ways to strengthen the response to emerging threats, such as disinformation.

In Montreal, Trudeau intends to show off the city’s artificial intelligence sector, while both countries reaffirm their commitment to work with counterparts on responsible use of AI.

The leaders will also discuss promoting the French language ahead of the Francophonie summit being held in France next month.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Sept. 19, 2024.

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Health Canada approves updated Novavax COVID-19 vaccine

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September 19, 2024

Anne Joseph

Health Canada has authorized Novavax’s updated COVID-19 vaccine that protects against currently circulating variants of the virus.

The protein-based vaccine, called Nuvaxovid, has been reformulated to target the JN.1 subvariant of Omicron.

It will replace the previous version of the vaccine, which targeted the XBB.1.5 subvariant of Omicron.

Health Canada recently asked provinces and territories to get rid of their older COVID-19 vaccines to ensure the most current vaccine will be used during this fall’s respiratory virus season.

Earlier this week, Health Canada approved Moderna’s updated mRNA COVID vaccine.

It is still reviewing Pfizer’s updated mRNA vaccine, with a decision expected soon.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Sept. 19, 2024.

Canadian Press health coverage receives support through a partnership with the Canadian Medical Association. CP is solely responsible for this content.

Note to readers: This is a corrected story. A previous version erroneously described the Novavax vaccine as an mRNA shot.

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