Canada

In U.S., public health caution clashes with vaccine optimism, eased restrictions

WASHINGTON - The United States is at a COVID-19 crossroads - and public health officials are worried about which path it will choose. Dr. Rochelle Walensky, director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Co...

Mar 03, 2021

The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada

The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada (all times Eastern): 10:30 a.m. Ontario is reporting 958 new COVID-19 cases today. The province says 17 more people have died from the virus. More th...

Mar 03, 2021

N.S. RCMP who shot at firehall on administrative duty during internal reviews of case

HALIFAX - The RCMP says two officers who fired towards a civilian and another RCMP officer during last year's mass shooting will remain on administrative duties until internal inquiries are completed....

Mar 03, 2021

Conservative MP David Sweet joins chorus calling for end to COVID-19 restrictions

OTTAWA - A Conservative MP has joined the chorus of voices calling for an end to COVID-19 lockdowns. Ontario MP David Sweet says the pandemic-related restrictions are causing huge psychological and ec...

Mar 03, 2021

All crew members of Atlantic Destiny scallop trawler safe after fire at sea: company

HALIFAX - The owner of a scallop trawler that caught fire at sea south of Yarmouth, N.S., Tuesday night says all crew members are safely off the boat. Ocean Choice International expressed gratitude We...

Mar 03, 2021

Verdict in Toronto van attack case and new vaccine arrives: In The News for March 3

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 March 3 ... What we are watching in Canada ......

Mar 03, 2021

Trump comments on trade negotiations with China take centre stage in Meng case

VANCOUVER - Public comments by former U.S. president Donald Trump will take centre stage at the British Columbia Supreme Court today in the case of a Huawei executive facing extradition to the United ...

Mar 03, 2021

First shipment of AstraZeneca vaccine arrives amid confusion over its use for seniors

OTTAWA - The first doses of the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine are set to arrive in Canada today as confusion persists over who should get it.Canada is to receive 500,000 doses of the vaccine, th...

Mar 03, 2021

Verdict expected today in Toronto van attack trial

TORONTO - A judge is expected to deliver her verdict today in the case of a man who deliberately drove a van down a crowded Toronto sidewalk killing 10 people and injuring 16 others. Alek Minassian ha...

Mar 03, 2021

Former military ombudsman to testify today as committee digs into Vance allegations

OTTAWA - Former military ombudsman Gary Walbourne is set to testify today as a parliamentary committee continues digging into how the Liberal government handled allegations of misconduct against forme...

Mar 03, 2021