As infections soar, Siberian region imposes 2-week lockdown
MOSCOW (AP) — Buryatia, a republic in Siberia, on Wednesday became the first Russian region to announce a lockdown because of a surge in coronavirus infections.
Class action alleging RCMP abuse of Indigenous people in Northern Canada certified
TORONTO — A lawsuit alleging RCMP systematically brutalized Indigenous people in Northern Canada can proceed as a class action despite objections from the government, Federal Court ruled on Wednesday. In her decision, Judge Glennys McVeigh rejected the...
Biden mourns former Senate colleague, Virginia’s John Warner
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Wednesday mourned his former Senate colleague, Virginia's John Warner, as a “man of conscience, character and honor" who was deeply committed to God and country.
Boost to seniors benefit this summer and beyond could cost $10.7 billion, PBO says
OTTAWA — The parliamentary budget officer is estimating the Liberals' plan to send one-time payments this summer to seniors over 75 and then boost their old-age benefits thereafter will cost slightly less than the government estimates. April's budget e...
Yemen rebels claim downing of US-made drones, US denies it
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Yemen's Houthi rebels claimed they brought down two U.S.-made drones this week over central Marib province, the scene of heavy fighting between the Iran-backed rebels and forces loyal to the internationally recognized...
Southern African leaders agree to send troops to Mozambique
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — A summit of southern African leaders has agreed to send a regional military force to Mozambique to help the country battle its growing crisis caused by a jihadi insurgency.
Regional human rights body condemns Nicaragua crackdown
MANAGUA, Nicaragua (AP) — The president of the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights said Wednesday that Nicaragua had entered a new phase of repression with at least 20 opposition figures arrested in recent weeks and “constant human rights violati...
Operations of Nalcor Energy to be absorbed by Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro: Furey
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — The government of Newfoundland and Labrador is absorbing the operations of Crown-owned Nalcor Energy, which is overseeing the troubled Muskrat Falls hydroelectric project, into the province's hydro utility. "Our government committed ...
Quebec reports 127 COVID-19 cases, three deaths as hospitalizations remain stable
MONTREAL — New COVID-19 cases in Quebec crept back above the century mark on Wednesday, as health officials reported 127 new infections and three more deaths attributed to the novel coronavirus. The slight increase in infections comes after two days of...
O’Toole against cancelling Canada Day; ministers, NDP say it’s time for reflection
OTTAWA — Federal politicians are faced with the country's legacy of residential schools as July 1 approaches, with the Conservative leader railing against calls to cancel Canada Day, while Liberal ministers and the NDP leader say it should be a