Canada

RCMP warn of active shooter in Nunavut community of Clyde River

CLYDE RIVER, Nunavut - RCMP say officers are responding to an active shooter in the Nunavut community of Clyde River. A short news release from police advises people to remain in their homes until the...

Dec 17, 2020

The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada on Dec. 17, 2020

The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada (All times Eastern): 11:15 a.m. Quebec is reporting 1,855 new cases of COVID-19 and 22 more deaths attributed to the novel coronavirus. Health offici...

Dec 17, 2020

Nova Scotia fishing industry raising money for families who lost scallop fishermen

HALIFAX - The industry group that represents Bay of Fundy scallop fishers has started raising money to help the families of the six fishermen who were lost Tuesday when their boat sank in rough weathe...

Dec 17, 2020

Ottawa offers temporary debt relief for N.L.'s troubled Muskrat Falls project

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - Ottawa is providing temporary debt relief to Newfoundland and Labrador for its Muskrat Falls loan payments. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made the announcement today in a video call...

Dec 17, 2020

Family says D'Andre deserved better and Biden taps Buttigieg: In The News for Dec. 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 Dec. 17 ... What we are watching in Canada ......

Dec 17, 2020

As vulnerable youth face CERB clawbacks, Trudeau says Liberals looking over options

OTTAWA - Marie Christian recalls the confusion that reigned as the young people she works with tried to navigate government aid at the onset of the pandemic. The program director for Voices: Manitoba'...

Dec 17, 2020

Hearing today for N.B. man found not criminally responsible for killing four people

FREDERICTON - A disposition hearing will be held in Fredericton today to determine what happens to Matthew Raymond after a jury in November found him not criminally responsible for killing four people...

Dec 17, 2020

Advocates share fear of worsening overdose crisis in 2021, want national safe supply

VANCOUVER - With overdose deaths rising across Canada, advocates for drug users are calling for the implementation of a national safe supply program as part of an effort to save lives. Failing to do s...

Dec 17, 2020

Liberals striving for 'balance' on federal transparency, Trudeau says

OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says while he is committed to transparency in the federal government, being too forthcoming can hinder the government's ability to wrestle with tough decisions. ...

Dec 17, 2020

Defence to begin closing arguments in Toronto's van attack trial

TORONTO - The defence is set to give its closing arguments today at the trial for the man who killed 10 people in Toronto's van attack. Alek Minassian has pleaded not guilty to 10 counts of first-degr...

Dec 17, 2020