Top doctor’s decision to run in federal election criticized by Yukon Party
WHITEHORSE — The leader of the Yukon Party is criticizing a decision made by the territory's chief medical officer to run in the federal election during the COVID-19 pandemic. Currie Dixon says in an open letter that Dr. Brendan Hanley's decision
‘Remember the children’: Planning underway for residential school memorial in Calgary
CALGARY — Plans are underway to create a permanent memorial for victims of Canada's residential schools to replace a fire-damaged one that includes hundreds of children's shoes on the steps of Calgary City Hall. The temporary memorial, which also has s...
Man sentenced to life for killing woman with hammer in terrorism case
TORONTO — A man who pleaded guilty to the terror-related killing of a Toronto woman with a hammer was sentenced to life imprisonment with no parole eligibility for 25 years. It marked the first conviction under a Criminal Code provision that
Canadian woman stuck in Afghanistan worries she will die as military ends operations
A Canadian woman stuck in Afghanistan says she's worried she will die before she is able to return to her Ontario home and is blaming Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. The woman, who says her friends call her Zak, asked her full
Canadian travellers to United Kingdom not required to quarantine starting Monday
OTTAWA — Canadians travelling to the United Kingdom will not be required to quarantine upon arrival as of Monday, regardless of whether they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. The British Department for Transport said Canada and other countries are...
N.B. cannabis producers to be able to sell their products at their own facilities
FREDERICTON — Licensed cannabis producers in New Brunswick now have the option to sell their products on-site at their facilities. The FarmGate program will increase visibility for local licensed producers and create potential tourism opportunities, a...
RCMP investigating hack of spy watchdog network involving theft of files, agency says
OTTAWA — The national spy watchdog says the RCMP is investigating a cybersecurity breach that resulted in the theft of two files and the compromise of personal information. The National Security and Intelligence Review Agency says that between March 9 ...
First Nations leaders ask for help with mental health crisis in remote community
THUNDER BAY, Ont. — First Nations leaders in Northern Ontario are calling on the federal and provincial governments to help a remote community in the midst of a mental-health crisis. Chief Sam Mamakwa of Wunnumin Lake First Nation made the plea
Nova Scotia reports one new COVID case, Cape Breton University issues vaccine mandate
HALIFAX — Health officials in Nova Scotia are reporting one new case of COVID-19 and one more recovery from the disease today. The new case, which is under investigation, was identified in the Halifax area and brings the number of active
Several Ontario universities strengthening campus vaccination policies
Several Ontario universities are strengthening their COVID-19 vaccine policies before classes begin next month following a recommendation from a group representing public health officers across the province. The University of Toronto and Queen's Univer...