Experts say masks still a top tool as Quebec considers prolonging mandate
MONTREAL — Quebec on Monday appeared to be the only province ready to buck the Canadian trend and prolong its mask mandate, as experts said face coverings are still an effective tool to limit COVID-19 transmission. Currently only Quebec, P.E.I. and
Nevada toad declared endangered at site of geothermal plant
RENO, Nev. (AP) — In a rare emergency move, the U.S government temporarily declared a northern Nevada toad endangered Monday, saying a geothermal power plant in the works could result in its extinction.
Democratic, GOP Senate bargainers reach $10B COVID agreement
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate bargainers reached agreement Monday on a slimmed-down $10 billion package for countering COVID-19 with treatments, vaccines and other steps, the top Democratic and Republican negotiators said, but ended up dropping all funding ...
Colorado governor signs law to protect abortion rights
DENVER (AP) — Colorado joined a handful of other states Monday in codifying the right to abortion in statute, a party-line response to efforts across the country to limit abortion access in anticipation of a pending U.S. Supreme Court ruling
High court opens door wider to malicious prosecution claims
WASHINGTON (AP) — In a victory for people falsely accused by police of crimes, the Supreme Court removed a barrier Monday to lawsuits against law enforcement for malicious prosecution.
Greece completes early repayment of bailout loans to IMF
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greece has repaid its outstanding debts dating back to its financial crisis to the International Monetary Fund, two years ahead of schedule, the country's finance minister said Monday.
Ford says Ontario is experiencing a ‘little spike’ of COVID-19 but it’s manageable
OSHAWA, Ont. — Ontario is able to manage the "little spike" in COVID-19 that the province is seeing right now, Premier Doug Ford said Monday as hospitalizations jumped 30 per cent week over week. The province reported 857 people in hospital
Trump endorses Palin in bid for Alaska’s sole House seat
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Former Alaska Republican Gov. Sarah Palin picked up a prized endorsement from former President Donald Trump in her bid to fill the remainder of the late U.S. Rep. Don Young’s term.
Facing labour shortages, Liberals loosen rules on foreign workers ahead of budget
OTTAWA — Days before the Liberals release their latest spending plan, the federal government has eased rules on temporary foreign workers in some areas of the economy desperately in need of employees. The changes announced Monday will allow employers t...
B.C. Premier John Horgan tests positive for COVID-19, but says symptoms are ‘mild’
VICTORIA — British Columbia Premier John Horgan says he has tested positive for COVID-19 and is at home isolating until his symptoms end. He made the announcement of his illness on Monday on his verified Twitter account. "Fortunately, my symptoms are...
