Category Archives: National
Grief persists for spouses of first responders, soldiers killed in line of duty
OTTAWA — Angela Gevaudan recalls the first year after her RCMP-officer husband was killed on duty as a whirlwind of responsibility and emotion that offered her little time to process her grief and loss.Const. Fabrice Gevaudan was one of three
A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Feb. 7, 2021
The latest numbers on COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada as of 4:00 a.m. ET on Sunday Feb. 7, 2021. In Canada, the provinces are reporting 21,469 new vaccinations administered for a total of 1,064,245 doses given. The provinces have administered doses at
‘Jarring experience’ in B.C. psych wards because of ‘uniquely problematic’ law
VANCOUVER — A peer-support worker who helps youth with mental health challenges says being involuntarily detained in a psychiatric facility half a dozen times has given him insight into the lack of legal protections for vulnerable patients in British C...
Over 33,000 vote in Newfoundland and Labrador advance poll, up slightly from 2019
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Elections Newfoundland and Labrador says more than 33,000 people have voted in the province's advance polls. The province released figures late on Saturday indicating 33,523 was the final tally of votes, up from 21,289 at the single-...
A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Feb. 6, 2021
The latest numbers on COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada as of 10:30 p.m. ET on Saturday Feb. 6, 2021. In Canada, the provinces are reporting 21,469 new vaccinations administered for a total of 1,064,245 doses given. The provinces have administered doses ...
Canada hits 800,000 total cases of COVID-19, top doctor says numbers trending down
Canada crossed another disheartening threshold in the COVID-19 pandemic on Saturday, even as the country's top doctor said there are hopeful signs with case counts and hospitalizations gradually trending downward.The national tally of total cases since...
Nova Scotia Liberals choose Iain Rankin for next leader and premier of province
HALIFAX — Nova Scotia's Liberals named a youthful former cabinet minister and self-described agent of generational change to take the helm as they voted Saturday for Iain Rankin to become party leader and the province's next premier. Rankin, 37, edged ...
Ottawa should require banks to share race-related data on services: business groups
OTTAWA — Canadian banks should have to disclose data related to race, gender, income and neighbourhoods to ensure more equitable access to credit and loans, say organizations representing racialized and Indigenous business owners who want Ottawa to ste...
A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Feb. 6, 2021
The latest numbers on COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada as of 4:00 a.m. ET on Saturday, Feb. 6, 2021. In Canada, the provinces are reporting 22,835 new vaccinations administered for a total of 1,042,776 doses given. The provinces have administered doses ...
A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Friday, Feb. 5, 2021
The latest numbers on COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada as of 10:30 p.m. ET on Friday, Feb. 5, 2021. In Canada, the provinces are reporting 22,835 new vaccinations administered for a total of 1,042,776 doses given. The provinces have administered doses a...
