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The latest developments on COVID-19 in Canada on Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021

The latest developments on the COVID-19 pandemic in Canada (all times eastern):12:45 p.m.Newfoundland and Labrador health officials are reporting 10 new cases of COVID-19.Authorities say all of the ne...

Feb 25, 2021

Desmond Inquiry: psychologist describes former soldier's marital difficulties

PORT HAWKESBURY, N.S. - The inquiry investigating why a former soldier killed his family and himself in 2017 is hearing today from the first psychologist to treat Lionel Desmond after he was medically...

Feb 25, 2021

Quebec launches COVID-19 vaccination booking system for seniors

Quebec seniors are able to book appointments for COVID-19 vaccinations today, while those in Ontario have to wait weeks for the launch of that province's booking system. The number of hospitalizations...

Feb 25, 2021

Justice minister to seek judge's removal after Supreme Court declines to hear appeal

OTTAWA - Justice Minister David Lametti says he will seek parliamentary approval to remove a Quebec judge from the bench after the Supreme Court of Canada declined to hear the judge's appeal. A 2012 c...

Feb 25, 2021

Justice Minister David Lametti proposes permanent justice reforms in wake of pandemic

OTTAWA - The COVID-19 pandemic appears set to force a modernization of Canada's justice system. Federal Justice Minister David Lametti has introduced a bill the government says will make targeted and ...

Feb 25, 2021

Military reeling as new defence chief steps aside amid allegations of misconduct

OTTAWA - The Canadian Armed Forces is reeling this morning with news chief of the defence staff Admiral Art McDonald is being investigated for misconduct. Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan revealed late ...

Feb 25, 2021

Police chiefs endorse new 'Rescu' platform used to find missing kids

TORONTO - A new alert system that police recently used to find two missing girls received endorsement from the country's police chiefs on Thursday.The system, known as the Child Search Network, allows...

Feb 25, 2021

Hybrid Parliament saves about $6.2 million a year, budget officer says

OTTAWA - A new estimate suggests the move to a hybrid Parliament could save as much as $6.2 million a year. The system - which sees some MPs and senators participate in person and most others logged i...

Greg Fry Feb 25, 2021

U.S. secretary of state plans day of virtual visits Friday with Trudeau, Garneau

WASHINGTON - Antony Blinken will meet virtually Friday with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in a day of virtual visits for the U.S. secretary of state. Spokesperson Ned Price says Blinken will meet with...

Feb 25, 2021

Admiral Art McDonald steps down and a butter controversy: In The News for Feb. 25

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 Feb. 25 ... What we are watching in Canada ......

Feb 25, 2021