Category Archives: National
One year on, Canadians still deeply wary about allowing U.S. visitors, poll suggests
WASHINGTON — One year after the North American onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, Canadians remain deeply wary about visitors from the United States despite mounting optimism south of the border, a new poll suggests. One in seven who took part in
A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Monday, March 23, 2021
The latest numbers on COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada as of 4 a.m. ET on Tuesday March 23, 2021. In Canada, the provinces are reporting 143,559 new vaccinations administered for a total of 4,097,844 doses given. Nationwide, 633,459 people or 1.7 per
RCMP breached policy on collection of online information: audit
OTTAWA — An internal review says the RCMP routinely flouted its own policies when gathering information from the internet, potentially endangering investigations and prosecutions. The newly released audit report says many members across the RCMP use "o...
Who have provinces pegged to receive COVID-19 vaccines in the coming weeks?
As COVID-19 vaccine supplies ramp up across the country, most provinces and territories have released details of who can expect to receive a shot in the coming weeks. The military commander handling logistics for Canada's vaccine distribution program ...
A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Monday, March 22, 2021
The latest numbers on COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada as of 11:00 p.m. ET on Monday March 22, 2021. In Canada, the provinces are reporting 143,559 new vaccinations administered for a total of 4,097,844 doses given. Nationwide, 633,459 people or 1.7 per...
Trudeau calls for end to University of Ottawa professor’s ‘Quebec bashing’
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he's fed up with "Quebec bashing" following controversial remarks from a University of Ottawa professor.At a press conference announcing broadband internet funding Monday, Trudeau and Quebec Premier François ...
Canadian Michael Kovrig tried in Beijing as Western nations protest
BEIJING — A second Canadian went on trial in Beijing on Monday after being detained for more than two years in apparent retaliation for the arrest in Vancouver of a top executive with Chinese telecom giant Huawei. The trial of former
Canadian Michael Kovrig tried in Beijing as Western nations protest
BEIJING — A second Canadian went on trial in Beijing on Monday after being detained for more than two years in apparent retaliation for the arrest in Vancouver of a top executive with Chinese telecom giant Huawei. The trial of former
Western nations protest as second Canadian man tried in China
BEIJING — A second Canadian went on trial in Beijing on Monday after being detained for more than two years in apparent retaliation for the arrest in Vancouver of a top executive with Chinese telecom giant Huawei. The trial of former
Trudeau ‘appalled’ by homophobic graffiti outside Ottawa mayor’s home
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he's "appalled" that homophobic graffiti was painted on the road in front of Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson's home over the weekend.Trudeau says in a tweet that there's no place for this kind of
