Canada

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 03, 2020

Feds keep lid on company names, dollar amounts in some COVID-19 contract

OTTAWA - The federal Liberals have given companies more than $5.8 billion in COVID-19-related contracts for personal protective gear and medical supplies. The latest figures provided by the gover...

Aug 03, 2020

COVID-19 blamed as work on military port first promised in 2007 sees new delay

OTTAWA - The construction of a new military refuelling station in the Arctic is facing another delay more than 13 years after it was first promised by the federal government, with one analyst rai...

Aug 03, 2020

COVID-19 conspiracies creating a 'public health crisis' in Canada, experts say

MONTREAL - A lively crowd gathered outside Francois Legault's office in downtown Montreal in mid-July to send a message to the Quebec premier: his government cannot force them to wear masks ...

Aug 03, 2020

Rollout of COVID-19 Alert app faces criticism over accessibility

The federal government's COVID-19 contact tracing app is facing criticism for its download requirements, which restrict some Canadians from accessing and using the app. The free "COVID Alert" app, whi...

Aug 03, 2020

Military to fly old rescue planes longer as COVID-19 delays new aircraft

OTTAWA - The Royal Canadian Air Force will fly its ancient search-and-rescue planes longer than expected as COVID-19 further delays the delivery of replacement aircraft. Defence officials are playing ...

Aug 03, 2020

Charities worry about loss of trust, donations in wake of WE deal controversy

OTTAWA - The head of a group promoting charities says the sector is worried about long-term negative impacts of the ongoing WE controversy on Parliament Hill. Imagine Canada's Bruce McDonald...

Aug 03, 2020

N.L.'s next premier will be announced today as Liberals elect new party leader

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - The next premier of Newfoundland and Labrador will be announced on Monday, as two candidates are vying to replace provincial Liberal Party leader Dwight Ball. The party is host...

Aug 03, 2020

The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Aug. 3

The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 4:00 a.m. on August 3, 2020: There are 116,884 confirmed cases in Canada. _ Quebec: 59,599 confirmed (including 5,681 deaths, 50,886 reso...

Aug 03, 2020

Rollout of COVID-19 Alert app faces criticism over accessibility

The federal government's COVID-19 contact tracing app is facing criticism for its download requirements, which restrict some Canadians from accessing and using the app. The free "COVID Alert" app, whi...

Aug 03, 2020