Canada

Officials report just one active COVID case in Nova Scotia, no new case Saturday

HALIFAX - Nova Scotia is reporting no new cases of COVID-19, leaving just one active case in the province as of Saturday. Public Health officials say that person is currently hospitalized in intensive...

Sep 26, 2020

The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Sept. 26

The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 10:35 a.m. EDT on Sept. 26, 2020: There are 150,891 confirmed cases in Canada. _ Quebec: 70,307 confirmed (including 5,814 deaths, 60,256...

Sep 26, 2020

First Nations police services look to throne speech pledge for higher, stable funding

OTTAWA - The Rama Police Service, which serves the Chippewas of Rama First Nation, does not have dedicated funding for forensic and crime investigation units, or to provide aid to victims. Rama Police...

Sep 26, 2020

First Nations police services look to throne speech pledge for higher, stable funding

OTTAWA - The Rama Police Service, which serves the Chippewas of Rama First Nation, does not have dedicated funding for forensic and crime investigation units, or to provide aid to victims. Rama Police...

Sep 26, 2020

Wilkinson aims to be B.C. premier after cabinet role, working as doctor and lawyer

VANCOUVER - Former cabinet colleague Bill Bennett warns anyone verbally sparring with B.C. Liberal Leader Andrew Wilkinson to be prepared. "It's easy to fall into a trap when you're arguing with Andre...

Sep 26, 2020

Amusement fair operators ask for support during COVID-19 pandemic

A group representing amusement fair operators is calling for government support, saying the COVID-19 pandemic has dealt a severe blow to its industry. The Canadian Association of Amusement Operat...

Sep 25, 2020

Gateway Casino gets first federal loan for big employers, worth $200 million

OTTAWA - A federal program aimed at giving loans to some of the largest companies in the country is rolling the dice with $200 million to a casino chain. The loan is the first from what the government...

Sep 25, 2020

RCMP charge man with falsely claiming involvement in terrorism

OTTAWA - The RCMP has arrested and charged an Ontario man with falsely claiming to have committed terrorist acts. The national police force says the criminal charge against Shehroze Chaudhry, 25, stem...

Sep 25, 2020

RCMP accuse second Calgary man of travelling to Syria to take part in Islamic State

CALGARY - RCMP say they have charged a second Calgary man in an ongoing terrorism investigation. Thirty-year-old Jamal Taan Borhot is charged with three counts of participating in terrorist grou...

Sep 25, 2020

Manitoba makes masks mandatory for Winnipeg as COVID-19 cases surge

WINNIPEG - Manitoba's chief provincial public health officer is making masks mandatory in indoor public spaces in Winnipeg, as cases of COVID-19 continue to surge in the capital city. Dr. Brent Roussi...

Sep 25, 2020