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Health Canada says it has directed all provinces to withdraw existing supplies of the COVID-19 vaccine targeting the XBB form of Omicron. Source

Two sexual assault charges against Bruxy Cavey, former pastor of The Meeting House megachurch in Ontario, were withdrawn Wednesday in a Hamilton court, with the Crown citing no reasonable prospect of conviction. Another charge was stayed in July. Source

The 49th edition of the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) is kicking off its opening day with a celebration of one of Canada’s most acclaimed bands. Source

Business owners on Regina’s Dewdney Avenue say they’re concerned about the effect a construction project in the area is already having on traffic, and could have in the months ahead. Source

As roadwork continues to cause traffic delays around the Hillsborough Bridge between Charlottetown and Stratford, motorists are urged to adapt their schedules accordingly and to make way for emergency vehicles. Source

Singh’s video on Wednesday conspicuously​​​​​​​ resembled a campaign launch and it’s fair to say the chances of an early election have increased in the last 24 hours. But the demise of the Liberal-NDP deal does not necessarily mean this parliament is facing imminent dissolution. Source

Halifax Regional Police will review a report that criticizes police decisions and actions during the controversial homeless encampment evictions three years ago, but neither they nor the city have apologized for the event. Source

N.W.T. MP Michael McLeod announced an investment of $732,944 towards a three-year project by Makerspace YK.  Source

The 2025 Canada Games are less than a year away. The CBC’s Jeremy Eaton donned a hard hat to get an update on the new track and field, while video producer Danny Arsenault provided the eye-in-the-sky view. Source

RCMP are looking for two people who allegedly broke into a home in central New Brunswick on Sunday, and a 75-year-old man was shot outside.  Source