Yukon to lift some COVID-19 capacity limits as Omicron peaks: premier
WHITEHORSE — Yukon is lifting some COVID-19 restrictions on gatherings and capacity limits starting Friday as the Omicron variant peaks in the territory. Premier Sandy Silver announced Thursday indoor organized gatherings and group fitness will no long...
Parliamentary budget office says homes are less affordable despite low interest rates
OTTAWA — The parliamentary budget officer is warning that home ownership has become even less affordable through the pandemic for the average buyer, who may find it even tougher to get into the market unless prices drop. Housing prices were on
Ontario to require school boards to offer remote learning option for one more year
TORONTO — Ontario will require school boards to offer virtual learning as an option for one more school year, given the evolving nature of the COVID-19 pandemic, but will bring back standardized testing. Education Minister Stephen Lecce announced next ...
Canada condemns Ukraine kindergarten shelling as military mulls more troops for NATO
OTTAWA — Canada's foreign minister has accused Russia of trying to escalate the crisis with the West by shelling a kindergarten in eastern Ukraine. "Canada strongly condemns the unprovoked Russian military activity in the Donbas region of Ukraine. Inno...
What to expect as a crypto investor going into tax season
TORONTO — John Sicilia works in the hospitality industry and began investing in cryptocurrencies in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic. He got involved because he was curious and saw an opportunity. “People have made quite a bit of money
Youngkin tells AP he sees momentum across legislative agenda
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia’s Senate Democrats have voted down about 20 of Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s priorities so far in this year’s General Assembly session, but the newly inaugurated Republican remains optimistic about the entirety of his hefty agend...
Across the bridge: Alabama Dem carries torch for voting bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — Growing up in the civil rights epicenter of Selma, Alabama, Terri Sewell heard all the stories. About the police violence during the “Bloody Sunday”
Seattle-area companies give $10M to fight homelessness
SEATTLE (AP) — Amazon, Starbucks, Microsoft Philanthropies, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, billionaires Steve and Connie Ballmer and others said Thursday they'll spend more than $10 million to combat homelessness in Seattle.
PM says Emergencies Act is ‘last resort,’ civil liberties group files court action
OTTAWA — The federal government faced a constitutional challenge Thursday over its historic invocation of the Emergencies Act, as police began to move on protesters with large trucks paralyzing the heart of the national capital. Prime Minister Justin ...
Health Canada authorizes the use of Nuvaxovid COVID-19 vaccine
Health Canada has authorized the use of a fifth COVID-19 vaccine to add to its arsenal and perhaps lead to an uptick in vaccinations among people who remain hesitant. The Nuvaxovid vaccine, which is protein-based, is the first of its kind
