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RCMP under scrutiny one year after mass killing that left 22 dead in Nova Scotia
HALIFAX - In the 12 months since a man disguised as a Mountie murdered 22 people in rural Nova Scotia, the RCMP's handling of the horrific case has come under intense scrutiny. Through the intermitten...
Apr 13, 2021
Prince Philip shaped, and was shaped by, a century of tumult
LONDON - Born into an age of revolutions in the wake of a pandemic, Prince Philip lived through a tumultuous century and worked to make the British monarchy a rock of stability in changing times. He b...
Apr 13, 2021
Nanaimo councillor trying to bring provincial eyes to downtown Nanaimo problems
NANAIMO - A Nanaimo councillor wants to find new ways to draw provincial attention to the situation unfolding on Nanaimo streets. Coun. Erin Hemmens during a meeting at the council table on Monday, Ap...
Apr 13, 2021
US recommends 'pause' for J&J vaccine over clot reports
WASHINGTON - The U.S. is recommending a "pause" in administration of the single-dose Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine to investigate reports of potentially dangerous blood clots. In a joint stat...
Apr 13, 2021
Business-seeking singer Akon draws political fire in Uganda
KAMPALA, Uganda - The American rap artist and singer Akon is drawing criticism from rights activists over his meetings with Uganda's president as he pursues the development of a futuristic city in the...
Apr 13, 2021
More Canadians want vaccine and Air Canada deal reached: In The News for April 13
In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of April 13 ...What we are watching in Canada...M...
Apr 13, 2021
Canada-U.S. trade faces 'critical moment' that demands urgent action, businesses warn
WASHINGTON - North American trade is facing a "critical moment" in the ongoing aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, say Canadian business leaders as they embark on a concerted campaign to fortify ties ...
Apr 13, 2021
Most Canadians plan to get COVID-19 vaccine, but safety fears drive hesitancy: poll
OTTAWA - More Canadians than ever say they intend to get vaccinated against COVID-19, a new poll suggests while fear about vaccine safety is the main driver of hesitancy to get an injection. All this ...
Apr 13, 2021
Yukon headed for minority government with NDP holding balance of power
WHITEHORSE - Yukon is headed toward a minority government with the Liberal and Yukon parties tied with the same number of seats after Monday's election. With all of the votes counted, the Liberal and ...
Apr 12, 2021
A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Monday, April 12, 2021
The latest numbers on COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada as of 11:00 p.m. ET on Monday April 12, 2021. In Canada, the provinces are reporting 336,841 new vaccinations administered for a total of 8,328,56...
Apr 12, 2021