Canada

Gay Liberal MP calls on O'Toole to disavow Tory MP's remark suggesting he's 'unclean'

OTTAWA - A gay Liberal MP is calling on Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole to disavow a remark by a Tory MP that appeared to suggest he and other LGBT people are "unclean." The exchange between Liberal ...

Apr 16, 2021

Groups offer more support across Canada for families of drug users

VANCOUVER - A support group for families of people who have fatally overdosed is expanding its services across the country to also help those whose loved ones are addicted to illicit drugs. The Albert...

Apr 16, 2021

Kenney sowing distrust with misleading COVID-19 anecdotes, statements: NDP

EDMONTON - Alberta's Opposition says Premier Jason Kenney is sowing distrust by recounting misleading anecdotes to illustrate COVID-19 policy decisions. "I think this is about trust. I think this is a...

Apr 16, 2021

'Disgusted:' Miller reacts to security guard's actions toward Indigenous woman

OTTAWA - Indigenous Services Minister Marc Miller has expressed his disgust over a video showing a security guard in a physical altercation with an Indigenous woman who was accused of shoplifting from...

Apr 16, 2021

Doctors say lowering age cut-off for AstraZeneca vaccine makes sense as cases surge

CALGARY - Doctors say the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine should be offered to Canadians in a wider age range as COVID-19 infections soar in many parts of the country. Provinces limited eligibility for tha...

Apr 16, 2021

Huawei CFO's legal team applies for adjournment in final extradition hearings

VANCOUVER - The B.C. Supreme Court says lawyers for Meng Wanzhou are applying to adjourn the final three-week leg of her extradition case set to begin April 26. The court says in a statement that the ...

Apr 16, 2021

CP NewsAlert: Canucks games against Leafs postponed as team returns from COVID

VANCOUVER - The NHL has postponed a pair of games between the Canucks and Toronto Maple Leafs as Vancouver continues to work its way back from a COVID-19 outbreak. The Leafs were set to play in Vancou...

Apr 16, 2021

Committee reverses itself on wrapping up investigation into military misconduct

OTTAWA - A House of Commons committee is reversing a decision to wrap up its investigation into sexual misconduct in Canada's military. Earlier this week, the Bloc Quebecois had joined Liberal members...

Apr 16, 2021

'Quite fitting.' Prince Philip's funeral an online event for all but a few in Canada

HALIFAX - The options for Canadians planning to pay their respects to Prince Philip during his funeral Saturday will be largely limited to small gatherings in front of TV or computer screens. Thanks t...

Apr 16, 2021

N.S., N.L. premiers oppose sharing their vaccine supplies with harder-hit provinces

HALIFAX - Two East Coast premiers say they're opposed to sharing their vaccine supplies with harder-hit provinces but are willing to consider lending other medical support. Nova Scotia Premier Iain Ra...

Apr 16, 2021