Category Archives: Canada
Who is eligible for a fourth COVID-19 vaccine dose across Canada
Provinces and territories are expanding eligibility for fourth doses of the COVID-19 vaccine to millions more Canadians. This week, the National Advisory Committee on Immunization recommended that sec...
Apr 07, 2022
What happens after the Liberals table their budget in a minority Parliament
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau finds himself in familiar territory Thursday as the leader of a minority government that needs support from another party to pass a budget and avoid another fede...
Apr 07, 2022
Federal budget today, rapid tests important, if imperfect : In The News for April 7
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 April 7 ... What we are watching in Canada ......
Apr 07, 2022
NDP expects Liberals to honour spending pledges, not foreseeing budget 'surprises'
OTTAWA - The New Democrats are confident there will be "no surprises" in the federal budget and that the Liberals will honour spending pledges made in their confidence and supply pact. Daniel Blaikie,...
Apr 07, 2022
Rapid tests an important, if imperfect, tool in potential sixth wave, say experts
Experts say rapid antigen tests are emerging as an important tool as Canada's pandemic strategy shifts from public health vigilance to an emphasis on personal responsibility. But they warn that rapid ...
Apr 07, 2022
Five ways to reduce and evaluate risk in a potential sixth wave of COVID-19
As most provinces and territories lift COVID-19 public health measures, Canadians are left to assess their own risk level amid signs of a sixth wave. Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada's chief public health offi...
Apr 07, 2022
'We'll see where it goes': Alberta town surveys citizens on alcohol ban
A southern Alberta town that has been dry since it was founded more than 100 years ago is asking residents whether they want restaurants to serve alcohol. The town of Raymond, about 240 kilometres sou...
Apr 07, 2022
Liberals set to unveil 2022 federal budget that promises billions in new spending
OTTAWA - The federal Liberals are set to unveil their latest spending plan today that aims to balance promises made to voters in last year's election campaign, in the pact with the NDP, and recently t...
Apr 07, 2022
Extend special immigration measures to other crises: House of Commons committee
OTTAWA - The House of Commons committee on immigration says there has been a distinct difference between the way Canada has treated Ukrainians fleeing the war in their country and those fleeing other ...
Apr 06, 2022
Review critical of arrest of Indigenous man and granddaughter in opening bank account
VANCOUVER - A retired judge who led a disciplinary hearing against two police officers has found they "demonstrated serious, blameworthy conduct" when they "recklessly" arrested an Indigenous man and ...
Apr 06, 2022