Canada

Feds appear in no rush to conduct overdue parliamentary review of assisted dying law

OTTAWA - The federal Liberal government appears to be in no hurry to complete a legally required parliamentary review of Canada's law on medical assistance in dying, which is already 18 months overdue...

Jan 19, 2022

Some provinces say Omicron surge starting to ease, others warn worst is still to come

The Omicron-fuelled fifth wave of the COVID-19 pandemic appears to be peaking in some provinces, while others say the worst is likely still to come. The Saskatchewan Health Authority says it is bracin...

Jan 19, 2022

Latest research shows Omicron infectious up to 10 days: Tam

OTTAWA - Chief public health officer Dr. Theresa Tam says the latest evidence does not support the hope the Omicron variant is contagious for less time than previous versions of the virus that causes ...

Jan 18, 2022

A look at the latest COVID-19 developments in Canada

A look at the latest COVID-19 news in Canada: - Ontario schools are starting to distribute COVID-19 rapid tests and ramp up on-site vaccination clinics as more students head back to class in-person. T...

Jan 18, 2022

A Paxlovid primer: what to know about the new oral antiviral treatment for COVID-19

OTTAWA - Health Canada authorized the first at-home, oral treatment for COVID-19 Monday. But what is Paxlovid, how does it work and who can get it? Here are some answers. Q: What is Paxlovid? A: Prono...

Jan 18, 2022

B.C.'s Coquihalla Highway reopening to all vehicle traffic after floods

VICTORIA - A key highway in British Columbia will reopen to regular vehicle traffic on Wednesday, three months after large parts of it were washed away by record rainfall. Transportation Minister Rob ...

Jan 18, 2022

Tories urged to reconsider compromise on documents about fired scientists

OTTAWA - Government House leader Mark Holland is urging the Conservatives to reconsider their rejection of a compromise proposal that would allow MPs to finally see unredacted documents related to the...

Jan 18, 2022

New year, old issues: Enbridge, state of Michigan renew Line 5 hostilities in court

WASHINGTON - Enbridge Inc. and the state of Michigan are facing off in court once again in the latest chapter of the ongoing Line 5 pipeline saga. In new court documents, state Attorney General Dana N...

Jan 18, 2022

Military dealing with more than 10,000 unfilled positions amid growing pressures

OTTAWA - New figures show the Canadian Armed Forces are struggling with a growing shortage of personnel even as the military faces more and more demands at home and abroad. While the military is suppo...

Jan 18, 2022

Nunavut has first death in Omicron wave; Ottawa to send nurses and contact tracers

IQALUIT, Nunavut - Nunavut's premier says the territory has recorded its first COVID-19 death during the Omicron wave. P.J. Akeeagok is sharing his condolences with the person's family and community. ...

Jan 18, 2022