Canada

The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for July 30

The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 4 a.m. on July 30, 2020: There are 115,470 confirmed cases in Canada. _ Quebec: 59,073 confirmed (including 5,670 deaths, 50,886 resolved...

Jul 30, 2020

A timeline of the controversy around WE, the Liberals and a student program

OTTAWA - A timeline of events regarding the Canada Student Service Grant program, based on public documents, events and statements from cabinet ministers, government officials, and WE Charit...

Jul 30, 2020

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to testify today on WE Charity controversy

OTTAWA - Justin Trudeau will be in the hot seat today for a rare prime ministerial appearance at a House of Commons committee, facing questions about his role in the simmering controversy involving th...

Jul 30, 2020

Elder disappointed no consequences for woman accused of racist Facebook posts

FLIN FLON, Man. - A First Nations elder who led mediation circles after a social media post called for violence against Indigenous people says she is disappointed one of three women arrested has not f...

Jul 30, 2020

Manitoba First Nation takes first steps to get jurisdiction over children in care

WINNIPEG - A Manitoba First Nation has begun the process of creating its own child welfare system under controversial federal legislation that allows Indigenous groups to enact their own laws. Op...

Jul 29, 2020

Canada urged to avoid 'vaccine nationalism' in race for COVID-19 cure

OTTAWA - A top American health expert is praising Canada for not succumbing to "vaccine nationalism" because of its efforts to push for fair global distribution of a cure for the COVID-19 pandemi...

Jul 29, 2020

Conservative leadership debate in disarray after MacKay decides to back out

OTTAWA - A new media organization's plan to host all four Conservative leadership candidates for a debate tonight is in disarray after two of the contenders dropped out. Leslyn Lewis announced to...

Jul 29, 2020

Norma Fitzsimmons, founder of 'cheeky' winter flower count, dies at 97

VICTORIA - The Victoria woman who started a light-hearted campaign to count flower blossoms sprouting in British Columbia's capital when much of Canada remained locked in winter's grip has d...

Jul 29, 2020

Tory leadership race causes awkward schism in key veteran constituency

OTTAWA - The Conservative leadership race is causing tension among soldiers and veterans, a key constituency for the party, as two of the four candidates have direct ties to the military. That's left ...

Jul 29, 2020

Quebec shipyard late on delivering icebreakers after pushing feds on purchase

OTTAWA - A Quebec shipyard that pushed the federal government to buy second-hand icebreakers for the Canadian Coast Guard is now late in delivering the much-needed vessels as it works to increase thei...

Jul 29, 2020