Category Archives: National
Animals at risk as B.C. falls behind in educating veterinarians: society
VANCOUVER — A shortage of veterinarians in British Columbia threatens food security and is responsible for animals suffering and dying, according the group that speaks for animal doctors in the province. Dr. Al Longair, president of the Society of BC ...
Pilot training, spare part shortages among challenges military facing from COVID-19
OTTAWA — Canada’s military pilots are in danger of losing their edge as COVID-19-related restrictions curtail their ability to train at home and abroad, according to a senior Royal Canadian Air Force commander. Military pilots are required to fly a cer...
COVID-19 cases spike in Nova Scotia, while other hot spots show signs of improvement
Nova Scotia hit a new single-day record number of COVID-19 cases today, even as there were hints that Canada's two biggest provinces are making fragile progress in the fight against the pandemic. Nova Scotia reported 63 new cases of COVID-19 today,
COVID-19 cases spike in Nova Scotia, while other hot spots show signs of improvement
Nova Scotia hit a new single-day record number for COVID-19 cases on Sunday, even as there were hints that Canada's two biggest provinces were making fragile progress in the fight against the pandemic. Nova Scotia reported 63 new cases of COVID-19,
Montreal politicians debate whether to allow skyscrapers higher than Mount Royal
Montreal's Mount Royal looms both literally and figuratively above its namesake city, with the illuminated cross on its summit visible across much of the island and beyond. That visibility is by design: the city's master plan states that building heigh...
Canada must process applications for children’s immigration in six months: advocates
Ottawa should establish a standard of six months to reunite newcomers to Canada with their children, as many refugee and immigrant families now wait years, says a national advocacy group.The long wait is unacceptable, especially for children who are se...
Families upset with lack of information about mystery New Brunswick brain illness
FREDERICTON — Families who fear their loved ones are afflicted with a mysterious neurological syndrome in New Brunswick say they're losing patience waiting for information from the health officials who are investigating. "I can appreciate that maybe t...
A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Apr. 25, 2021
The latest numbers on COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada as of 4:00 a.m. ET on Sunday April 25, 2021. In Canada, the provinces are reporting 286,263 new vaccinations administered for a total of 11,813,201 doses given. Nationwide, 1,008,649 people or 2.7 ...
A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on April 24, 2021
The latest numbers on COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada as of 10:30 p.m. ET on Saturday April 24, 2021. In Canada, the provinces are reporting 286,263 new vaccinations administered for a total of 11,813,201 doses given. Nationwide, 1,008,649 people or 2...
A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on April 24, 2021
The latest numbers on COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada as of 10:30 p.m. ET on Saturday April 24, 2021. In Canada, the provinces are reporting 286,263 new vaccinations administered for a total of 11,813,201 doses given. Nationwide, 1,008,649 people or 2...
