Canada

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

Independent senators renew pressure on Liberals to enshrine Senate reforms into law

OTTAWA - Independent senators are renewing their calls for the Liberal government to move forward with legislation to officially change how the Senate functions. The majority of senators ...

Sep 22, 2020

Majority of Canadians support wearing masks during COVID-19, oppose protests: poll

OTTAWA - A new survey suggests the recent rise in new COVID-19 cases across Canada comes with a similar increase in support for the mandatory wearing of masks in public places. The online survey by Le...

Sep 22, 2020