Canada

Atlantic Canadians against lifting travel restrictions next month, survey finds

A new survey indicates Atlantic Canadians are largely opposed to lifting quarantine requirements for Canadians who live outside the region. More than 3,300 Atlantic Canadians participated in the Halif...

Aug 14, 2020

WE registers as federal lobbyist and more 'Twilight' books: In The News for Aug. 14

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 Aug. 14. What we are watching in Canada ... WE...

Aug 14, 2020

The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Aug. 14

The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 4 a.m. on Aug. 14, 2020: There are 121,234 confirmed cases in Canada. _ Quebec: 60,917 confirmed (including 5,715 deaths, 53,441 resolved...

Aug 14, 2020

Vigils to take place tonight for slain doctor

RED DEER, Alta. - Two vigils are planned tonight for a family doctor who was killed at a walk-in clinic in Red Deer earlier this week.Dr. Walter Reynolds, a 45-year-old father of two girls, died in ho...

Aug 14, 2020

Top militant linked to beheadings surrenders in Philippines

MANILA, Philippines - A leading terror suspect who has been linked to beheadings of hostages, including two Canadians and a Malaysian, has surrendered after being wounded in battle, officials said Fri...

Aug 13, 2020

Pandemic motivating more parents to get their kids the flu shot, UBC study finds

VANCOUVER - A new study from the University of British Columbia suggests the COVID-19 pandemic may be motivating more parents to get their children a seasonal flu vaccine. Published in the Journa...

Aug 13, 2020

From masks to cohorting, a guide to back-to-school rules across the country

Plans are being made across the country for how to safely send students back to school in the fall as the COVID-19 pandemic continues. Here is a look at what the various provinces have said ...

Aug 13, 2020

Common law partner of Nova Scotia mass shooter sues his estate for trauma, injuries

HALIFAX - The common law spouse of the man who carried out the mass shooting in Nova Scotia in mid-April is suing his estate, alleging he caused her to suffer psychological, physical and emotional inj...

Aug 13, 2020

Heritage group applauds revamped design for Chateau Laurier addition

OTTAWA - A long-stalled addition to the Chateau Laurier is closer to being built following an agreement between the historic hotel's owners and a heritage group that fought initial plans. Heritage Ott...

Aug 13, 2020

Some restaurants gearing up to end tipping to aid COVID-19 recovery

TORONTO - As the Canadian economy continues to adapt to the reality of the COVID-19 pandemic, some restaurants in Toronto are saying goodbye to a service industry staple: tipping.Three restaurants -- ...

Aug 13, 2020