The latest news on the results of Nova Scotia’s provincial election
HALIFAX — The latest news on the results of Nova Scotia's election (all times eastern): 12 a.m. The Nova Scotia Progressive Conservatives have won a majority government in the provincial election. The Tories won 31 of the province's 55 seats, with two ...
B.C. reports 501 new cases of COVID-19 as active infections near 5,300
VICTORIA — British Columbia has reported one more death and 501 new cases of COVID-19. The number of active infections is up to nearly 5,300, with about 58 per cent located in the Interior Health region. There are 111 people in hospital,
New Brunswick officials urge residents under 40 to book a second COVID-19 shot
FREDERICTON — Less than 60 per cent of New Brunswickers under 40 are fully vaccinated against COVID-19, and provincial officials are urging them to book a second shot. The province's deputy chief medical officer of health pleaded Tuesday with eligible ...
Federal government drops court quest to keep lab documents under wraps
OTTAWA — The Trudeau government is dropping its quest to have a court prohibit the disclosure of documents related to the firing of two scientists at Canada's highest-security laboratory. It served the Federal Court with a notice of discontinuance late...
Nunavut suspends travel bubble with N.W.T. as COVID-19 cases jump to 34
IQALUIT, Nunavut — Nunavut has closed its travel bubble with the Northwest Territories after an increase in cases of COVID-19 over the last few days. That means unvaccinated travellers must isolate for 14 days in a Yellowknife isolation hotel before co...
Seven Manitobans receive $100,000 for getting the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine
WINNIPEG — Seven Manitobans have become $100,000 richer with the province's announcement of the first set of winners in its Vax to Win lottery. The province brought in the incentive in June as a way to encourage people to get vaccinated.
Seven Manitobans receive $100,000 for getting the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine
WINNIPEG — Seven Manitobans are $100,000 richer as the province today announced the first set of winners in its Vax to Win lottery program. The province started the incentive program in June as a way to encourage people to get vaccinated. The
Quebec seniors minister taking one month leave of absence, premier says
MONTREAL — Marguerite Blais, Quebec's minister responsible for seniors and informal caregivers, is taking a leave of absence. Jean-Charles Del Duchetto, a spokesman for Blais, said she is taking around a month off at the recommendation of her doctor du...
Nearly half of Ontario municipal infrastructure in need of repair, watchdog reports
TORONTO — Ontario's fiscal watchdog estimates 45 per cent of municipal infrastructure in the province needs repairs, which it says will cost about $52 billion. The Financial Accountability Office warns, however, that the backlog of infrastructure in n...
Trudeau says Canadian diplomats out of Afghanistan as fears mount for interpreters
OTTAWA — A 10th planeload of Afghan refugees arrived Tuesday evening in Canada as Justin Trudeau's Liberal government faced fresh criticism and calls for action to save hundreds of former interpreters and their families still stuck in Afghanistan. A go...