Hospitalizations down, but two more COVID-19-related deaths in New Brunswick
FREDERICTON — There are 112 people hospitalized in New Brunswick as a result of COVID-19 — a drop of four from Sunday. Health officials said today 13 patients are in intensive care, two fewer than the day before, and seven people
Ottawa invests $672,000 in vaccine outreach in Nova Scotia, Atlantic Canada
HALIFAX — Ottawa is investing $672,000 into Nova Scotian organizations to boost COVID-19 vaccine uptake in undervaccinated communities throughout the province and the Atlantic region. Liberal MP for Halifax Andy Fillmore announced today the money would...
Investigated Colorado clerk wants to run state’s elections
DENVER (AP) — A Colorado official who repeats former President Donald Trump's lies about the 2020 presidential contest and is under investigation for alleged election security breaches announced Monday she is running to be her state's top elections off...
Feds, N.L. say Muskrat Falls financing terms are signed, as Innu Nation cries foul
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Ottawa and the Newfoundland and Labrador government have signed terms for two key pieces of a $5.2-billion financing agreement aimed at staving off a spike in provincewide electricity rates due to the beleaguered Muskrat Falls hydroe...
‘Had to act’: RCMP arrest 13, seize weapons near Alberta-U.S. border crossing
COUTTS, Alta. — RCMP arrested 13 people near the main United States border crossing in southern Alberta on Monday after becoming aware of a cache of firearms and ammunition. RCMP Supt. Roberta McKale said 11 of the arrests were made in
Ontario fast-tracks easing COVID restrictions, Saskatchewan ends vaccine passport
Ontario ramped up plans to drop a raft of COVID-19 restrictions, including the province's vaccine certificate system, while Alberta schools opened Monday without mask mandates for children. Saskatchewan residents also started the day with relaxed measu...
Premier Heather Stefanson not in favour of using federal Emergencies Act in Manitoba
WINNIPEG — Manitoba's premier joined a handful of other provincial leaders in rejecting the use of federal legislation that could help quell various protests and blockades happening in the province and across the country. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau...
The travel itch is boosting vacation bookings, but COVID testing remains key hurdle
MONTREAL — Travel agencies and airlines are seeing a surge in bookings abroad as the spring break approaches, but a real spike will likely hinge on how far the federal government rolls back COVID-19 testing rules. Bookings to sun destinations via
Mayor quits after saying ice shanties may bring prostitution
HUDSON, Ohio (AP) — The mayor who suggested that allowing ice fishing shanties on a lake could lead to prostitution resigned Monday after days of being mocked and drawing national attention to the city.
Mayor quits after saying ice shanties may bring prostitution
HUDSON, Ohio (AP) — The mayor who suggested that allowing ice fishing shanties on a lake could lead to prostitution resigned Monday after days of being mocked and drawing national attention to the city.
