Category Archives: Canada

U.S. left out key statements by Huawei executive in extradition request: lawyer
VANCOUVER - A former adviser to the U.S. State Department says the American government omitted key statements by Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou in order to support its extradition c...
Aug 14, 2020

With Tories set to reveal new leader Aug. 23, here's the votes are counted
OTTAWA - The federal Conservative party will announce the winner of its leadership contest on Aug. 23. Nearly 269,500 people are eligible to vote for the new leader, which is roughly 10,000 ...
Aug 14, 2020

Singh calls on federal government to provide $12 billion for child care
OTTAWA - NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh is calling on Ottawa to provide the provinces with billions in funding for child care - a demand that could help determine whether the minority Liberal gove...
Aug 14, 2020

Police chiefs embrace health-led response to dealing with people in mental crisis
OTTAWA - Police chiefs say they support closer collaboration with crisis workers to help prevent tragedies when their officers confront people dealing with mental-health issues. Peel Regional Police C...
Aug 14, 2020

New Brunswick Liberals reject Tory power-sharing deal, complain of 'gun to head'
FREDERICTON - New Brunswick's Opposition Liberals have rejected a proposal from Tory Premier Blaine Higgs for an agreement aimed at avoiding an election until 2022. Liberal Leader Kevin Vickers&n...
Aug 14, 2020

Actor Ryan Reynolds releases warning of COVID-19 dangers after Premier's plea
VANCOUVER - Canadian actor Ryan Reynolds has responded to a plea from British Columbia Premier John Horgan for help with messaging to younger residents about partying during a pandemic....
Aug 14, 2020

COVID-19 surges expected and people must be vigilant: Dr. Theresa Tam
OTTAWA - Canada's chief public health officer says surges in new cases of COVID-19 are expected going forward. Dr. Theresa Tam says as Canada continues to reopen, the federal government is planning fo...
Aug 14, 2020

Man pleads guilty in gas-and-dash death of Alberta gas station owner
WETASKIWIN, Alta. - A man who was charged with second-degree murder after an Alberta gas station owner was killed in a gas-and-dash has pleaded guilty to manslaughter. Ki Yun Jo, who was 54, was ...
Aug 14, 2020

Canada-U.S. to extend border restrictions until Sept. 21
OTTAWA - Public Safety Minister Bill Blair says restrictions at the Canada-U.S. border will be extended another 30 days due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It means the two countries will continue their mut...
Aug 14, 2020

Montreal's Notre-Dame Basilica faces funding crunch as COVID-19 curbs tourism
MONTREAL - One of Canada's best-known religious landmarks, the Notre-Dame Basilica in Montreal, is seeking urgent government assistance to withstand a budget shortfall caused by COVID-19. Claudia...
Aug 14, 2020