Canada

'We have made the impossible possible': Calgary, Edmonton celebrate mayoral firsts

Alberta's two major cities are set to make history in their mayoral races after Monday's municipal elections across the province. Jyoti Gondek is to become Calgary's first female mayor and Edmonton vo...

Oct 18, 2021

Feds sending more help to NWT to deal with COVID-19 surge

OTTAWA - The federal government is sending more help to the Northwest Territories to deal with a spike in COVID-19 cases. Public Safety Minister Bill Blair says Ottawa has approved a request from the ...

Oct 18, 2021

NewsAlert: Pfizer officially requests Health Canada approval for kids' COVID-19 shot

OTTAWA - Pfizer has asked Health Canada to approve the first COVID-19 vaccine for children aged five to 11 years old. As soon as the regulator gives the green light, providers will be able to start of...

Oct 18, 2021

Two Quebec companies unveiled first all-electric ambulance to be deployed globally

MONTREAL - Quebec will be seeing its first all-electric ambulances hit the road next year, which will position the province as a leader in electric transportation, provincial Economy Minister Pierre F...

Oct 18, 2021

Marilou McPhedran resigns from senators' group before hearing on her expulsion

OTTAWA - A senator resigned Monday from the upper chamber's biggest parliamentary group, before a hearing took place to consider kicking her out. Sen. Marilou McPhedran resigned from the Independent S...

Oct 18, 2021

Casino operators tell B.C. money laundering public inquiry they followed money rules

VANCOUVER - Lawyers for British Columbia's largest gaming companies say compliance with provincial regulations to combat money laundering is and always has been a top priority at provincial casinos. I...

Oct 18, 2021

Delaying Parliament's return until Nov. 22 will impact COVID-19 benefits: NDP

OTTAWA - Peter Julian, the NDP's leader of the House of Commons, has written to the government complaining about its decision to delay the return of Parliament. Julian says delaying MPs' return to the...

Oct 18, 2021

Viewing platform opens at Peggy's Cove in Nova Scotia with eye to improving safety

PEGGY'S COVE, N.S. - A large viewing platform was officially opened today near the postcard-perfect lighthouse at Nova Scotia's Peggy's Cove. The 1,300-square-metre deck was designed to improve access...

Oct 18, 2021

Montreal firefighter dead after falling into St. Lawrence River during rescue mission

MONTREAL - A Montreal firefighter has died after falling into the St. Lawrence River during a rescue mission Sunday night. Mayor Valrie Plante on Monday offered her condolences to the family and colle...

Oct 18, 2021

NDP calls for independent social media regulator as scrutiny of Facebook heats up

OTTAWA - New Democrats are demanding the federal government crack down on social media giants following recent revelations by a Facebook executive. At a news conference in Ottawa this morning, NDP MP ...

Oct 18, 2021