Canada

Next defence chief will signal Liberals' priorities for the military

OTTAWA - Time is running out for the federal Liberal government to name a new commander of the Canadian Armed Forces before it faces a confidence vote, with some observers worrying a delay could leave...

Sep 13, 2020

Smoke from distant fires in U.S. pose 'very high risk' for air quality in B.C.

VANCOUVER - Environment Canada has issued a special air quality statement for Metro Vancouver, showing a very high risk to health due to wildfire smoke from Washington and Oregon. The a...

Sep 12, 2020

Smoke from distant fires in U.S. pose 'very high risk' for air quality in B.C.

VANCOUVER - Environment Canada has issued a special air quality statement for Metro Vancouver, showing a very high risk to health due to wildfire smoke from Washington and Oregon. The a...

Sep 12, 2020

Pro-gun marchers speak out on federal government's assault weapon ban

OTTAWA - Pro-gun activists are marching in Ottawa today to contest what they describe as the "injustice and ineffectiveness" of the federal government's assault weapon ban. The Canadian Coalition...

Sep 12, 2020

International students call for COVID-19 immigration changes in Toronto

TORONTO - A rally led by current and former international students calling for changes to immigration rules during COVID-19 was to be held in Toronto on Saturday. Demonstrators planned to gather at De...

Sep 12, 2020

International students call for COVID-19 immigration changes in Toronto

TORONTO - A rally led by current and former international students calling for changes to immigration rules during COVID-19 was to be held in Toronto on Saturday. Demonstrators planned to gather at De...

Sep 12, 2020

Pro-gun marchers speak out on federal government's assault weapon ban

OTTAWA - Pro-gun activists are marching in Ottawa today to contest what they describe as the "injustice and ineffectiveness" of the federal government's assault weapon ban. The Canadian Coalition...

Sep 12, 2020

The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Sept. 12

The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 10:54 a.m. EDT on Sept. 12, 2020: There are 135,857 confirmed cases in Canada. _ Quebec: 64,463 confirmed (including 5,774 deaths, 56,843...

Sep 12, 2020

Funeral arrangements announced for slain Traynor family members

OSHAWA, Ont. - Funeral arrangements have been announced for the four family members who were slain in their Oshawa, Ont., home earlier this month. The Oshawa Funeral Home says on its website that a dr...

Sep 12, 2020

Guaranteed basic income tops policy priorities for Liberal caucus

OTTAWA - A guaranteed basic income for all Canadians has emerged as the top policy choice of Liberal MPs, just as the Trudeau government is crafting its plan to help people weather the ...

Sep 12, 2020