Canada

Minister Bennett says national opioid crisis plan to be informed by proposals in B.C.

OTTAWA - Canada's new minister of mental health and addictions, Carolyn Bennett, says she is "very interested" in proposals from British Columbia on how to proceed with a plan for addressing the opioi...

Nov 19, 2021

NDP calls on Liberals to detail impact of COVID aid on benefits to seniors, families

OTTAWA - The New Democrats are calling on the federal government to provide a full accounting of how much Canadians have lost in benefits after they relied on emergency financial aid last year. In a l...

Nov 19, 2021

Supreme Court affirms escort service convictions in case that hinged on timing

OTTAWA - The Supreme Court of Canada has upheld the convictions of two men arising from their operation of an escort service, settling a dispute over validity of the law when the offences took place. ...

Nov 19, 2021

Five things to know about the COVID-19 vaccine for kids aged five to 11

OTTAWA - With the approval of Canada's first COVID-19 vaccine for kids, parents' minds are no doubt flooded with questions about the best choice for their little ones. Health Canada found the vaccine ...

Alex Rawnsley Nov 19, 2021

Embattled MP Kevin Vuong apologizes to prime minister, Liberals and supporters

OTTAWA - Embattled Toronto MP Kevin Vuong, who was ditched by the Liberals days before the federal election after failing to disclose a withdrawn sexual assault charge, has apologized to Prime Ministe...

Nov 19, 2021

The latest news on mudslides and flooding in British Columbia for Friday, Nov. 19

The latest news on mudslides and flooding in British Columbia. (All times Eastern) --- 9:05 a.m. British Columbia's public safety minister is expected to outline the specifics of the latest provincial...

Nov 19, 2021

Ramping up B.C. flood relief and COVID vaccines for kids: In The News for Nov. 19

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 Nov. 19 ... What we are watching in Canada ......

Nov 19, 2021

Kenney leadership in question as UCP annual general meeting set to begin in Calgary

CALGARY - The United Conservative Party's annual general meeting is set to begin later today as Premier Jason Kenney deals with rising discontent in his caucus, party and from Albertans. Kenney is exp...

Nov 19, 2021

'I have nothing left': Merritt, B.C., family asking for help after losing home

KAMLOOPS, B.C. - Barkad Khan wiped away tears Thursday as he made another "frustrating" visit to one of the emergency reception centres set up to help residents from Merritt, B.C., who have been force...

Nov 19, 2021

Canada has thrown away at least one million COVID-19 vaccine doses: survey

An informal survey shows that at least one million doses of Canada's COVID-19 vaccine supply have gone to waste. The Canadian Press asked health ministries across the country to provide how many doses...

Nov 19, 2021