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New York congressman: U.S. won't require COVID-19 test results to cross land border
WASHINGTON - The office of New York congressman Brian Higgins says U.S. Customs and Border Protection won't be requiring a negative COVID-19 test for fully vaccinated travellers in order to cross the ...
Oct 29, 2021
NACI names several more groups who should qualify for COVID-19 booster shots
OTTAWA - The National Advisory Committee on Immunization has expanded eligibility guidelines for booster shots of COVID-19 vaccines. The committee now recommends mRNA boosters to people who received t...
Oct 29, 2021
Flag won't be hoisted to be lowered again for Remembrance Day unless Trudeau wants
OTTAWA - The Department of Canadian Heritage says the national flag will remain at half-mast leading up to Remembrance Day instead of hoisting it up to be lowered again. The flag has been flying at ha...
Oct 29, 2021
Former defence chief Vance's obstruction of justice case to go to trial in May 2023
OTTAWA - Former chief of the defence staff Jonathan Vance's obstruction of justice case will go to trial in May 2023. Ten days of trial dates were set during a brief, virtual courtroom hearing this mo...
Oct 29, 2021
Comedian Mike Ward's mockery of disabled singer not discriminatory: Supreme Court
OTTAWA - The Supreme Court of Canada says comedian Mike Ward's comments about a disabled singer did not amount to discrimination under Quebec's rights charter. In a 5-4 ruling today, the high court se...
Oct 29, 2021
Jim Carr says he respects Trudeau's decision to drop him from federal cabinet
OTTAWA - Jim Carr says he believes his two-year stint as Justin Trudeau's special envoy for the Prairies helped deliver two extra seats for the Liberals in last month's federal election. But if he's h...
Oct 29, 2021
'We want people to have fun:' local police don't want to rain on weekend parties
NANAIMO - The spooky season is upon us with Halloween falling on the perfect day for some pre-trick or treat parties.Local Mounties want people to enjoy themselves, let loose and release some pandemic...
Oct 29, 2021
Trudeau in the Hague and Panthers coach resigns amid scandal: In The News for Oct. 29
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 Oct. 29 ... What we are watching on the world ...
Oct 29, 2021
Window closing for Ottawa to appeal ruling to compensate First Nations kids
OTTAWA - The Liberal government is expected to reveal today whether it will continue fighting an order directing it to compensate First Nations children removed from their homes. A 30-day legal window...
Oct 29, 2021
Former Canadian fashion mogul Peter Nygard expected to appear in Toronto court today
TORONTO - A lawyer for former Canadian fashion mogul Peter Nygard says his client was escorted by police on a flight to Toronto where he is expected to appear in court today to face sexual assault cha...
Oct 29, 2021