Canada

Richard Edjericon elected as new representative in Tu Nedhé-Wiilideh byelection

Voters in a Northwest Territories riding have chosen a new member of the legislative assembly after their previous representative resigned. Richard Edjericon won the seat with 186 votes of 439 mail-in...

Feb 10, 2022

Researchers find evidence of first dinosaur with sore throat, flu symptoms

The dinosaur had a flu. A really bad flu. Cary Woodruff, a recent PhD graduate from the University of Toronto, and a team of researchers studieda fossil that may provide evidence of the first known ca...

Feb 10, 2022

Dropping First Nations COVID-19 infections brings hope Omicron wave has passed

OTTAWA - The Minister of Indigenous Services says the number of COVID-19 infections in First Nations communities has begun to decline, bringing hope that the worst of the Omicron wave has passed. Patt...

Feb 10, 2022

Quebec man sentenced to 10 years for kidnapping young son, triggering Amber Alert

MATANE, Que. - A Quebec court judge has signed off on a jointly recommended 10-year sentence for a Quebec man who pleaded guilty to kidnapping his three-year-old son. The man pleaded guilty Wednesday ...

Feb 10, 2022

Indigenous and Black federal inmates see more use of force: correctional investigator

OTTAWA - The office of Canada's correctional investigator says Indigenous and Black federal inmates experience more use of force than any other racial group. Leticia Gutierrez, senior policy adviser i...

Feb 10, 2022

Michigan governor calls on Canada to put an end to border protest

Michigan's governor is calling on Canada to stop a border protest snarling one of the country's busiest trade routes. Flag-waving protesters opposed to COVID-19 measures are blocking Canada-bound traf...

Feb 10, 2022

The latest on protests against COVID-19 measures in Ottawa and beyond

The latest developments on ongoing protests against COVID-19 restrictions and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government, both in Ottawa and various cities across Canada. All times eastern: 10:30 a.m....

Feb 10, 2022

Montreal police open homicide investigation after man shot inside garage

Montreal police say a man is dead after a shooting Wednesday night in the city's southwest. Police said today no arrests have been made, after the victim was shot at least once around 9 p.m. inside a ...

Feb 10, 2022

Poll: Nearly 30% of Canadians say it's time to 'learn to live' with COVID-19

A new poll suggests almost 30 per cent of Canadians believe it's time to lift pandemic restrictions and "learn to live" with the COVID-19 virus, while more than 40 per cent want measures to ease caref...

Feb 10, 2022

US influence on protest, Online Streaming Act concerns : In The News for Feb. 10

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 Feb. 10 ... What we are watching in Canada ......

Feb 10, 2022