Canada

Liberal MPs Adam Vaughan, Will Amos, Karen McCrimmon won't run for re-election

OTTAWA - Liberal MPs Adam Vaughan, Will Amos and Karen McCrimmon say they will not run in the next federal election. In an interview with The Canadian Press, Vaughan says he decided not to seek re-ele...

Aug 09, 2021

Manitoba signs on to federal government's $10-a-day child- care plan

WINNIPEG - Manitoba is signing on to the federal government's plan to implement $10-a-day child care for families by 2023. Federal Minister of Families Ahmed Hussen says the Liberal government is comm...

Aug 09, 2021

Despite Delta, Canada welcomes back fully vaxxed U.S. citizens, permanent residents

WASHINGTON - Canada is once again allowing U.S. citizens and permanent residents back into the country, provided they've been fully vaccinated against COVID-19. After 17 long months, a ban on non-esse...

Aug 09, 2021

'Boom, they were gone:' Alberta trainers mourn loss of two horses struck by lightning

SUNDRE, Alta. - A large dirt mound at the top of a green pasture in central Alberta is a reminder that tragedy can strike like lightning. Two high-value horses being trained by Ian Tipton and his part...

Aug 09, 2021

Bill Davis, Ontario's 18th premier and a celebrated Tory, dies at 92

TORONTO - Bill Davis, the 18th premier of Ontario and one of the country's longest-serving premiers, has died at 92. A statement from his family says Davis was surrounded by his relatives when he died...

Aug 08, 2021

Canadian business community largely supportive of vaccine passport system

TORONTO - The Canadian business community appears to be largely supportive of the Quebec government's move to impose the country's first vaccine passport system. The Canadian Chamber of Commerce says ...

Aug 08, 2021

'A real struggle:' Nursing shortage leading to health centre closures in Nunavut

IQALUIT, Nunavut - A nursing shortage is affecting the country's most northern communities, with eight health centres run by nurses expectedto temporarily shut their doors if staff aren't found to kee...

Aug 08, 2021

Hear ye, hear ye: Town crier silenced as Duncan, B.C., looks for new envoy

DUNCAN, B.C. - A Vancouver Island city is putting out a call for a new kind of ambassador after deciding it will no longer send a town crier to greet visitors or represent the community at events. Dun...

Aug 08, 2021

Measure intended to ensure gun buyers have licence is seriously flawed, group argues

OTTAWA - A prominent gun-control group is accusing the federal Liberals of endangering public safety by backpedalling on a pledge to ensure firearm buyers have a valid licence. In a written submission...

Aug 08, 2021

As U.S. demurs, Canada welcomes vaccinated American citizens back across border

WASHINGTON - The United States will remain on the sidelines for now as Canada gamely welcomes back fully vaccinated American citizens and permanent residents. As of midnight Sunday night, non-essentia...

Aug 08, 2021