Canada

Victoria mayor says council member's Africa trip during pandemic 'irresponsible'

Victoria Mayor Lisa Helps says she's disappointed that a member of council travelled to Somalia during the COVID-19 pandemic. Helps says she spoke with Coun. Sharmarke Dubow about his recent trip to E...

Jan 06, 2021

Vancouver blast that tore three-metre crater in sidewalk blamed on failed cables

VANCOUVER - Electrical faults in underground utility cables set off a fire and a subsequent electric arc that the fire department says caused a three-metre crater in a new commercial area under Vancou...

Jan 06, 2021

Prison guards need priority COVID-19 vaccinations, union says

OTTAWA - A union representing federal prison guards says vaccinating them against COVID-19 should be a priority, given their front-line role in correctional institutions. Jeff Wilkins, national presid...

Jan 06, 2021

Some morgues, ICUs running out of space amid explosive growth in COVID-19 cases

TORONTO - With some morgues running out of space and hospitals facing an explosion in critically ill COVID-19 patients, the federal government was set on Wednesday to announce further measures related...

Jan 06, 2021

Small businesses feeling the pinch of credit card fees as e-commerce ramps up

OTTAWA - Industry groups say small businesses are being hammered by high credit card fees on online purchases as the shift toward e-commerce continues. Visa and MasterCard reduced the fees they collec...

Jan 06, 2021

The latest on COVID-19 developments in Canada on Jan. 6, 2021

The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada (all times eastern):11:20 a.m. Residents of Iqaluit's elders centre received the territory's first doses of the Moderna vaccine today.Josephee Adams,...

Jan 06, 2021

Southern Ontario First Nation chief hails funding to end 12-year water advisories

OTTAWA - The chief of the Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte First Nation says new funding from the federal government will allow his nation to lift five long-term drinking water advisories. Chief R. Donald...

Jan 06, 2021

Quebec long-term care residents threaten legal action to get second vaccine dose

MONTREAL - Residents at a long-term care home in Montreal are threatening to sue the provincial government if they don't receive their second COVID-19 vaccine within 72 hours. A formal notice sent to ...

Jan 06, 2021

Minister to reveal details on controversial COVID-19 testing rules for travellers

OTTAWA - Transport Minister Marc Garneau is expected to unveil more details today on COVID-19 testing requirements for passengers returning to Canada. Garneau announced last week that air travellers c...

Jan 06, 2021

Trump backers flood downtown D.C. as Congress prepares to certify Joe Biden's victory

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Legions of Americans loyal to Donald Trump are gathering in the national capital as Congress prepares to slam the door on his presidency. Trump, refusing to acknowledge defeat, is r...

Jan 06, 2021