Category Archives: National
Conservatives beat Liberals in 2020 fundraising race as both parties ramp up efforts
OTTAWA — The federal Conservative party raised substantially more money than the governing Liberals last year, as new Elections Canada figures show the Official Opposition has been filling its coffers ahead of a potential election this year. The Conser...
Mandatory COVID-19 testing begins at Toronto airport as more variant cases confirmed
A rule requiring international travellers landing at Ontario's largest airport to take a COVID-19 test came into effect Monday amid growing concern over vaccine deliveries and new reported cases of contagious COVID-19 variants. The Ontario government i...
Element of contradictions: Selenium cuts thin line between healthy and toxic
EDMONTON — Sort of silvery in its raw state, sort of metallic but not really, selenium embodies contradiction. It's fairly rare — the 68th most common element — but often found with coal. Tiny amounts are essential to health — selenium helps
Alberta promises close watch on new mines but cuts oversight of coal-polluted rivers
EDMONTON — Alberta government documents show repeated cuts to environmental monitoring despite contaminants in some waterways that exceed thresholds that are supposed to trigger increased scrutiny. The province's 2019 five-year monitoring plan shows st...
A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Feb. 1, 2021
The latest numbers on COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada as of 4:00 a.m. ET on Monday Feb. 1, 2021. In Canada, the provinces are reporting 5,017 new vaccinations administered for a total of 957,229 doses given. The provinces have administered doses at
A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Jan. 31, 2021
The latest numbers on COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada as of 10:30 p.m. ET on Sunday Jan. 31, 2021. In Canada, the provinces are reporting 5,017 new vaccinations administered for a total of 957,229 doses given. The provinces have administered doses at
Vancouver police issue $17,000 in fines to partygoers, man running home ‘nightclub’
VANCOUVER — Police have arrested a man who allegedly operated a makeshift nightclub at his Vancouver penthouse and issued fines against him and his suspected guests totaling more than $17,000. Sgt. Steve Addison says the case should be a lesson to
Novavax submits vaccine for approval as Ottawa seeks EU reassurances on exports rules
OTTAWA — Canada’s hopes of speeding up COVID-19 vaccinations brightened slightly over the weekend as regulators began work to approve a new inoculation, even as the federal government sought to head off any restrictions on vaccine shipments from Europe...
Canada’s death toll from COVID-19 surpasses 20,000 as new flight restrictions begin
Canada's official COVID-19 death toll surpassed 20,000 on Sunday as flights to major sun destinations were grounded in an effort to limit further spread of the virus.The sobering figure emerged after Quebec and Ontario reported 31 and 43 new fatalities...
‘Serious concern’ among Nunavut communities over iron ore mine’s proposed expansion
IQALUIT, Nunavut — Nunavut communities on the northern tip of Baffin Island are speaking out against the proposed expansion of an open-pit iron ore mine that would include construction of a railroad, lead to more ship traffic and, hunters fear,
