Canada

Study finds abandoned oil and gas wells place unfair burden on landowners, taxpayers

CALGARY - A report from the University of Calgary says the costs of Alberta's growing stock of abandoned and inactive oil and gas wells are falling unfairly on landowners and taxpayers. Braeden Larson...

May 20, 2021

More Canadians getting vaxxed, Cineplex calls for federal aid: In The News for May 20

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 May 20 ... What we are watching in Canada ... ...

May 20, 2021

Canada's vaccine pace outstripping much of the world but still lags on second doses

OTTAWA - Canada is expected to move ahead of the United States today in at least one of the markers in the race to herd immunity against COVID-19. By the end of the day nearly 49 per cent of all Canad...

May 20, 2021

Who have provinces pegged to receive COVID-19 vaccines in the coming weeks?

As COVID-19 vaccine supplies ramp up across the country, most provinces and territories have released details of who can expect to receive a shot in the coming weeks. Health Canada says up to 37 milli...

May 20, 2021

A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Wednesday, May 19, 2021

The latest numbers on COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada as of 10:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, May 19, 2021. In Canada, the provinces are reporting 23,955,652 new vaccinations administered for a total of 43,...

May 19, 2021

The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Wednesday, May 19, 2021

The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 7:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, May 19, 2021. There are 1,342,388 confirmed cases in Canada. _ Canada: 1,342,388 confirmed cases (61,608 activ...

May 19, 2021

Talks between Enbridge, Michigan to continue over Line 5 standoff, mediator says

WASHINGTON - The mediator in the dispute between Enbridge Inc. and the state of Michigan over the controversial Line 5 pipeline says the two sides plan to keep talking. Retired U.S. district court jud...

May 19, 2021

Indigenous minister says more must be done to support First Nations mental health

Indigenous Services Minister Marc Miller says he doesn't think enough is being done to support mental wellness in Canada's Aboriginal communities. Miller says he has been in touch with the Shamattawa ...

May 19, 2021

Quebec's push to change Constitution could impact all Canadians: Experts

OTTAWA - Experts say Quebec's proposed language law reforms, which aim to change the Canadian Constitution unilaterally, could have an impact that reaches beyond the symbolic sphere to daily life. The...

May 19, 2021

Canada's largest airlines push Ottawa for clear plan for vaccinated travellers

OTTAWA - Canada's largest airlines are renewing their call for a clear plan from Ottawa on resuming international travel after the European Union moved to reopen for vaccinated tourists. EU ambassador...

May 19, 2021