Canada

COVID-19 limits possibilities for former prime minister John Turner's state funeral

OTTAWA - Planning for a state funeral for former prime minister John Turner is proceeding in the shadow of the COVID-19 pandemic, as his family and the government determine how to honour his public li...

Sep 22, 2020

Ottawa affirms Mi'kmaq treaty rights in Nova Scotia lobster dispute

SAULNIERVILLE, N.S. - The federal government is affirming the Mi'kmaq First Nation's treaty rights in an ongoing dispute with non-Indigenous fishermen in southwestern Nova Scotia. Fisheries Minis...

Sep 22, 2020

Canada set to announce funds to help with international COVID-19 vaccine procurement

OTTAWA - The Canadian government will sign on to a global vaccine procurement program and by week's end hopes to announce how much money it will pledge to the cause. Procurement Minister Anita A...

Sep 22, 2020

The latest developments surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic in Canada

OTTAWA - The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada (all times Eastern): 9:40 The federal Public Health Agency of Canada says it will release updated modelling today on the spread of COVID-19....

Sep 22, 2020

Hurricane Teddy brings rain to the Maritimes as it advances northward

HALIFAX - Hurricane Teddy is making its presence felt in the Maritimes. As one of its outer bands swept over Nova Scotia this morning, the wind picked up and rain was reported across the pro...

Sep 22, 2020

A profile sketch of John Horgan, leader of the NDP in British Columbia

VICTORIA - A sketch of John Horgan, leader of the NDP in British Columbia: Age: 61. Family: Married Ellie in 1984; two grown sons, Nate and Evan. His father died when he was 18 months old. He was...

Sep 22, 2020

A profile sketch of B.C. Liberal Leader Andrew Wilkinson

VICTORIA - A sketch of Andrew Wilkinson, leader of British Columbia's Liberal party: Age: 63. Family: Married to Barbara Grantham. They have three grown children in their 20s. Education: Holds degrees...

Sep 22, 2020

A profile sketch of B.C. Green Leader Sonia Furstenau

VICTORIA - A sketch of Sonia Furstenau, leader of British Columbia's Green party: Age: 50. Family: She lives in the Cowichan Valley with her husband, Blaise, and their children. Education: Has a bache...

Sep 22, 2020

Hurricane Teddy advances and majority support mask-wearing: In The News for Sept. 22

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 Sept. 22 ... Wha...

Sep 22, 2020

First full day of B.C.'s election campaign begins amid COVID-19 pandemic

VANCOUVER - British Columbia's election is entering its first full day with the three party leaders embarking on a campaign against the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic. B.C. Premier John Horgan made...

Sep 22, 2020