More provinces preparing to loosen COVID-19 restrictions in coming weeks
More provinces are loosening COVID-19 restrictions as hospitalizations in some parts of the country appear to plateau, but health officials caution that eased measures could lead to increased infections in the coming weeks. "We really certainly hope th...
Sen. Luján to be out at least 4 weeks, Biden agenda at risk
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Democrats’ fragile hold on the Senate majority became vividly apparent Wednesday with the sudden illness of New Mexico Sen. Ben Ray Luján, who won't be back to work for at least four weeks, throwing President
Brooklyn judge’s son pleads guilty to Capitol riot charges
WASHINGTON (AP) — A New York City judge's son who referred to himself as a “caveman” eager to protest Donald Trump’s presidential election loss pleaded guilty Wednesday to charges he stormed the U.S. Capitol during the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection.
New Brunswick must revamp approach to ensure more people become bilingual: report
FREDERICTON — More New Brunswickers need opportunities to learn English or French as a second language in order to prevent the province from being officially bilingual "in name only," warned a new report released Wednesday. The report by provincial cou...
Revenue windfall pushes states to consider range of tax cuts
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Soaring tax revenue and billions in pandemic aid from the federal government have left many states with an unusual problem — too much money.
Prince Edward Island to put up $12.2 million for potato diversion, destruction
CHARLOTTETOWN — More details about funding for potato growers on Prince Edward Island, including $12.2 million from the provincial government, have been released amid the ongoing export ban to the United States. Officials announced late Tuesday the cos...
Long-term care visitor restrictions under review, new minister says
A policy restricting social visits in Ontario long-term care homes could soon change, the minister responsible for the sector said on Wednesday after other pandemic rules loosened across the province. Long-Term Care Minister Paul Calandra said he's rev...
Biden signs bill to honor WWII Ghost Army soldiers
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Members of two top-secret World War II military units referred to as the “Ghost Army” will be awarded the Congressional Gold Medal more than 75 years after their service, under legislation signed into law by President
EXPLAINER: COVID vaccines for kids under 5: What’s next?
Parents who thought their children under 5 would have to wait several more months for COVID-19 vaccinations instead just might get them as early as March. Here's what needs to happen first, and some things to expect if they do
Emails raise questions about Canadian transportation regulator’s independence
Newly revealed correspondence between the federal government and the Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA) at the start of the pandemic is raising renewed questions around the regulator's independence. The unredacted emails show CTA chairman Scott Strei...
