Canada

At least 1.3 million Canadians opted to mix COVID-19 vaccines by the end of June

OTTAWA - Health Canada says at least 1.3 million Canadians opted for a mixed-dose finish to their COVID-19 vaccination schedule in June. The weekly vaccination coverage report published Monday shows a...

Jul 06, 2021

The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada for Tuesday, July 6, 2021

The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada (all times eastern): 12:15 p.m. Manitoba enforcement officers issued 58 warnings and 24 tickets last week for suspected infractions of COVID-19 publi...

Jul 06, 2021

Head of MADD Canada calls on Nova Scotia premier to take action against drunk driving

HALIFAX - The head of Mothers Against Drunk Driving Canada says Nova Scotia Premier Iain Rankin's apology Monday for an impaired driving conviction in 2003 must be followed up with action on the issue...

Jul 06, 2021

'Steer the market': Study finds $23B in federal, provincial pipeline support

Taxpayer dollars are heavily distorting Canada's financial marketplace in favour of fossil fuel pipelines, new research suggests. The International Institute for Sustainable Development says spending ...

Jul 06, 2021

Montreal police arrest four, launch tear gas after Habs' Game 4 Stanley Cup final win

Montreal police say they arrested four people and issued 36 tickets following the Montreal Canadiens' win in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup final. Officers moved quickly to clear a crowd gathered outside t...

Jul 06, 2021

Inuk leader Mary Simon named Canada's next GG

OTTAWA - Mary Simon, an Inuk leader and former Canadian diplomat, has been named as Canada's next governor general - the first Indigenous person to serve in the role. "It is only by building bridges, ...

Jul 06, 2021

A list of those who have served as Canada's governor general since Confederation

OTTAWA - Mary Simon will soon become the 30th person to serve as Canada's governor general - the first Indigenous person to serve in the role. The position has been has been held by a wide variety of ...

Jul 06, 2021

Canadian Press NewsAlert: PM announces Inuk leader Mary Simon as Canada's next GG

OTTAWA - Mary Simon, an Inuk leader and former Canadian diplomat, has been named as Canada's next governor general - the first Indigenous person to serve in the role. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau mad...

Jul 06, 2021

Choosing a new AFN national chief, Habs force Game 4 : In The News for July 6

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 July 6 ... What we are watching in Canada ... ...

Jul 06, 2021

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to visit Cowessess First Nation in Saskatchewan

COWESSESS FIRST NATION, SASKATCHEWAN - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is to visit the Cowessess First Nation in Saskatchewan this afternoon. Chief Cadmus Delorme says in a statement on Twitter that the...

Jul 06, 2021