Category Archives: National
Quebec reports more than 600 new daily COVID-19 cases for the third consecutive day
MONTREAL — Quebec is reporting 604 new cases of COVID-19 today, but no additional deaths attributed to the virus. The number marks the third consecutive day that the province has logged more than 600 new daily infections. Public health data shows hosp...
Canadian coal company appeals tough U.S. selenium rule as provinces consider mines
A Canadian coal-mining giant is fighting new American environmental rules that tighten restrictions on the release of a contaminant toxic to fish. On Aug. 13, Teck Resources petitioned Montana to rescind a rule brought in last fall that dramatically c...
Unrest and the unexpected have made Annamie Paul’s leadership a rough ride so far
OTTAWA — Green Party of Canada Leader Annamie Paul says she got into politics knowing it would bring a constant barrage of the unexpected into her life, and there is no denying that it has delivered. "It definitely is as advertised,
O’Toole, Singh denounce aggressive protesters dogging Trudeau campaign
OTTAWA — Erin O'Toole warned supporters Saturday that they're not welcome on the Conservative campaign if they engage in harassment and intimidation of other party leaders. The leader's warning came one day after several Conservative campaign workers w...
Territory’s top doctor disputes allegations made by Yukon Party
WHITEHORSE — Yukon's top doctor and federal Liberal candidate in the territory is disputing allegations that his decision-making during the COVID-19 pandemic was influenced by plans to run for office. Dr. Brendan Hanley, who is on a leave of absence as...
CP NewsAlert: Manitoba brings back COVID orders, gives more freedom to vaccinated
WINNIPEG — Manitoba is bringing back some of its COVID-19 public health orders and will allow only people who are fully vaccinated to go to restaurants, bars, bingo halls and sporting events. Health Minister Audrey Gordon says it's an important step
‘It hit us hard:’ Life in lockdown for N. W. T communities hit hard by COVID-19
Tommy Kakfwi says walking through Fort Good Hope in the Northwest Territories is a bit like being in a graveyard. The community of about 500 people has 89 cases of COVID-19, so one of every five or six residents is infected.
Health Canada authorizes Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccines for kids 12 to 17 years old
OTTAWA — Health Canada has finally given the green light for Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine to be used to inoculate kids as young as 12. The original approval for Moderna in December 2020 was only for people at least 18 years old. Moderna
Federal government posts $12.7B deficit for June, spending down and revenue up
OTTAWA — The federal government posted a deficit of $12.7 billion for June compared with a deficit of $33.6 billion in June 2020. The drop in the deficit came as spending dropped compared with a year ago when Ottawa spent billions
‘We need your support,’ pleads female Afghan activist once helped by Canada
OTTAWA — The morning after Canada's military withdrew from Kabul, when dozens of Afghans and 13 American military personnel died in the terrorist attack on the city’s airport, a woman named Najiba pondered the darkening future. "My message to the Canad...
