Canada

RCMP decides against apology to Black community for excessive Halifax street checks

HALIFAX - The RCMP says there will be no formal apology to Halifax's Black communities for its heavy use of street checks, despite the Halifax regional police having done so almost two years ago. Stre...

Sep 08, 2021

Tonight's French debate, Thursday's English debate pivotal for federal leaders

OTTAWA - Five federal party leaders will face off in the first of two official election debates tonight in what may well be their best chance to sway voters before election day on Sept. 20. With less ...

Sep 08, 2021

Yukon launches online COVID-19 vaccine credential system

WHITEHORSE - Yukon is launching an online COVID-19 vaccine credential system, with the territory's premier saying there are no immediate plans for a vaccine mandate seen in other provinces and territo...

Sep 07, 2021

Coroner's inquest begins into Montreal-area care home where dozens died of COVID-19

MONTREAL - An inquest into a Montreal-area long-term care home where dozens died during the first wave of COVID-19 began today with coroner Ghane Kamel promising to search for the truth of what happen...

Sep 07, 2021

Premier, health officials set to release details of B.C.'s vaccine passport

VICTORIA - Premier John Horgan is set to release details of British Columbia's incoming COVID-19 vaccine card system, which is to roll out next week. Horgan, Health Minister Adrian Dix and provincial ...

Sep 07, 2021

Hurricane Larry could be headed for Newfoundland on Friday, but track uncertain

HALIFAX - Residents of eastern Newfoundland are being warned hurricane Larry could have an impact on the Avalon Peninsula on Friday. The Canadian Hurricane Centre in Halifax has issued a tropical cycl...

Sep 07, 2021

Border reopening to foreign nationals, campaign stays central: In The News for Sept 7

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 Sept. 7, 2021 ... What we are watching in Cana...

Sep 07, 2021

Party leaders in Central Canada as election campaign enters fourth week

OTTAWA - The main federal party leaders are in Central Canada as the election campaign enters its fourth week. Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau starts the day on home turf, making an announcement in Mont...

Sep 07, 2021

Twenty years after 9/11, the U.S. finds itself on the other side of the looking-glass

WASHINGTON - Fiery explosions, the innocent falling from the sky, presidential vows of vengeance: America's 20-year war on terror seemed to end much the way it began. The searing parallels that booken...

Sep 07, 2021

Feds ease travel restrictions for fully vaccinated foreign nationals

WASHINGTON - The federal government has added fully vaccinated foreign nationals to the ranks of travellers who are once again welcome on Canadian soil. As of midnight Monday night, quarantine require...

Sep 07, 2021