Category Archives: Canada

Quebec reports more than 600 new daily COVID-19 cases for the third consecutive day
MONTREAL - Quebec is reporting 604 new cases of COVID-19 today, but no additional deaths attributed to the virus. The number marks the third consecutive day that the province has logged more than 600 ...
Aug 28, 2021

Police watchdog investigating after woman found unconscious at Quebec City station
MONTREAL - Quebec's police watchdog is investigating after a woman was found unconscious at a Quebec City police station. The Bureau of Independent Investigations issued a release saying Quebec City p...
Aug 28, 2021

Canadian coal company appeals tough U.S. selenium rule as provinces consider mines
A Canadian coal-mining giant is fighting new American environmental rules that tighten restrictions on the release of a contaminant toxic to fish. On Aug. 13, Teck Resources petitioned Montana to resc...
Aug 28, 2021

Extended ban on direct flights from India hits international students hard
Sachin Dev is one of the many international students navigating Canada's extended ban on direct flights from India as he tries to make his way to Montreal before the start of the new semester. The PhD...
Aug 28, 2021

Unrest and the unexpected have made Annamie Paul's leadership a rough ride so far
OTTAWA - Green Party of Canada Leader Annamie Paul says she got into politics knowing it would bring a constant barrage of the unexpected into her life, and there is no denying that it has delivered. ...
Aug 28, 2021

O'Toole, Singh continue public engagements; Trudeau itinerary marked as private
The leaders of the Conservatives and New Democrats will continue with public engagements on Day 14 of the federal election campaign, while the Liberal leader's itinerary has been marked as private. Co...
Aug 28, 2021

Mix of toxic pollutants left behind in ash after wildfires scorch communities: expert
VANCOUVER - Wildfires that race through communities, incinerating ingredients that make up modern-day life, can leave behind a trail of toxic metal, says an expert. Michael Brauer, a professor at the ...
Aug 28, 2021

OLG launches single-event betting as federal legislation comes into effect
TORONTO - Gamblers looking to bet on single sporting events have a new option as of Friday morning. Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp. said single-event betting went live through its new sportsbook Prol...
Aug 27, 2021

Territory's top doctor disputes allegations made by Yukon Party
WHITEHORSE - Yukon's top doctor and federal Liberal candidate in the territory is disputing allegations that his decision-making during the COVID-19 pandemic was influenced by plans to run for office....
Aug 27, 2021

CP NewsAlert: Manitoba brings back COVID orders, gives more freedom to vaccinated
WINNIPEG - Manitoba is bringing back some of its COVID-19 public health orders and will allow only people who are fully vaccinated to go to restaurants, bars, bingo halls and sporting events. Health M...
Aug 27, 2021