Canada

Schools closed in Arviat, Nunavut, after presumptive case of COVID-19 in student

ARVIAT, Nunavut - Schools were closed Friday in Arviat, Nunavut, after a presumptive case of COVID-19 was reported in a school-aged student in the community. Nunavut's chief public officer wouldn't sa...

Sep 17, 2021

'Here we go again:' Albertans react to latest slate of COVID-19 health rules

CALGARY - As an emergency alert blared across the province notifying Albertans of another round of public health restrictions, some felt a range of emotions: anger, confusion, exhaustion. Edmonton mot...

Sep 17, 2021

Alaska cruise ship bill would have 'devastating' economic impact: B.C. port official

VANCOUVER - Two U.S. bills proposed by a congressman and senator aimed at allowing Alaska-bound cruise ships to bypass Canadian ports would have a "devastating" effect on British Columbia's economy, t...

Sep 17, 2021

'I'm here but my mind is always there:' Ontario woman returns home from Afghanistan

Heartbreak and guilt are all Zakia Zarifi has been feeling since she returned to her home in Ontario from Afghanistan. "I'm happy to see my family here, but it's torture for me because I couldn't brin...

Sep 17, 2021

Campaign race for home has main federal party leaders in Eastern, Central Canada

With just three days now until the federal election, the main party leaders will be keeping the campaign throttle wide open today as they chase any still undecided votes in Ontario, Quebec and Nova Sc...

Sep 17, 2021

Alberta's COVID crisis and campaign home stretch: In The News for Sept. 17

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. 17 ... What we are watching in Canada .....

Sep 17, 2021

Health officials, Herron staff clashed as situation got worse, Quebec coroner hears

MONTREAL - There was tension over who was in charge at the privately owned Rsidence Herron care home as a COVID-19 outbreak worsened last year, with residents and their families left on the sidelines,...

Sep 16, 2021

Leaders' constituency offices charged taxpayer pennies in expenses for photocopies

OTTAWA - As the federal party leaders are promising billions in new spending on the campaign trail, a look at their office expense accounts show what the taxpayers are spending pennies on. Liberal Lea...

Sep 16, 2021

Protesters not 'terrorists': Lawyers argue against Fairy Creek injunction extension

NANAIMO, B.C. - A British Columbia court heard today from lawyers who say people from all walks of life with concerns about protecting old-growth trees from logging on Vancouver Island are being treat...

Sep 16, 2021

Saskatchewan to require proof of COVID vaccination to try to increase uptake: premier

REGINA - Saskatchewan will be bringing in a proof of vaccination program in an attempt to increase the number of people immunized against COVID-19. Premier Scott Moe made the announcement on his socia...

Sep 16, 2021