Canada

Federal auditor to report on Canada's PPE purchases today

OTTAWA - Canada's "Wild West" efforts to buy medical supplies for provincial governments in the midst of a global pandemic will be assessed by the federal auditor general today. The federal government...

May 26, 2021

Fracking likely to create stronger, more common earthquakes in B. C: study

More damaging earthquakes can be expected more often in northern British Columbia as fracking oil and gas wells increases pressure underground, says newly published research. "It makes earthquakes mor...

May 25, 2021

A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Tuesday, May 25, 2021

The latest numbers on COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada as of 10:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday May 25, 2021. In Canada, the provinces are reporting 499,352 new vaccinations administered for a total of 21,637,60...

May 25, 2021

The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Tuesday, May 25, 2021

The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 8:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday May 25, 2021. There are 1,365,516 confirmed cases in Canada. Canada: 1,365,516 confirmed cases (47,866 active, 1,...

May 25, 2021

Senate's old guard and new guard clash over role of independent senators

OTTAWA - Two senators are seeking disciplinary measures against one another in what boils down to a clash between the new and old guards in the Senate.The dispute is between Sen. Pierre Dalphond, one ...

May 25, 2021

House of Commons adopts Bloc motion against holding COVID-19 pandemic election

OTTAWA - The House of Commons has adopted a Bloc Qubcois motion that says it would be irresponsible to hold a federal election during the COVID-19 pandemic. There were 327 MPs from all parties voting ...

May 25, 2021

B.C. outlines four-step plan to end restrictions; Sept. return to normal

VICTORIA - British Columbia is planning for a return to normal life after Labour Day as part of its four-step COVID-19 reopening plan.The plan started Tuesday with the easing of restrictions that affe...

May 25, 2021

Pandemic throwing wrench in construction of new navy, coast guard ships: officials

OTTAWA - Federal civil servants say COVID-19 is throwing yet another wrench in the construction of new ships for the navy and coast guard - though the full damage won't be known until after the pandem...

May 25, 2021

Report says Quebec's policing model has failed to adapt, needs overhaul

QUEBEC - A new report released today concludes Quebec's police forces need a major overhaul in order to better respond to the changing nature of modern police work. The policing committee formed at th...

May 25, 2021

U.S. amping up dispute with Canada over allowed exports of American dairy products

WASHINGTON - The United States is escalating its dispute with Canada over the sale of American dairy products north of the border. The U.S. Trade Representative's office says it wants a dispute settle...

May 25, 2021