Canada

More provinces preparing to loosen COVID-19 restrictions

OTTAWA - Justin Trudeau will take a break today and tomorrow from his COVID-19 briefings to spend some long weekend time with his family at the Harrington Lake prime ministerial retreat in Gatine...

May 17, 2020

'I don't want to be scared anymore:' physical distancing tough for the blind

The physical distancing rules put in place across Canadian society are supposed to shield everyone from the ravages of COVID-19, but Nick D'Ambrosio doesn't feel protected. Maintaining a two-metr...

May 17, 2020

Unaffected by isolation, B.C. lighthouse keepers continue work

VANCOUVER - As British Columbia begins to reopen and reduce social distancing guidelines, life hasn't changed much for Spencer Wilson. Wilson is one of the roughly 54 lighthouse keepers working across...

May 17, 2020

'I don't want to be scared anymore:' physical distancing tough for the blind

The physical distancing rules put in place across Canadian society are supposed to shield everyone from the ravages of COVID-19, but Nick D'Ambrosio doesn't feel protected. Maintaining a two-metr...

May 17, 2020

CSIS says proposed federal privacy reforms could hinder spy operations

OTTAWA - Canada's spy agency has warned the Trudeau government that proposed changes to bolster privacy could undermine the ability of intelligence agents to collect and use information about cit...

May 17, 2020

Ottawa pledges $100 million for Canadian Red Cross response to COVID-19, disasters

OTTAWA - The Canadian Red Cross is poised to receive $100 million in federal funds to support public health measures and enhance the charity's capacity to respond to COVID-19, as well as future f...

May 16, 2020

La Loche long-term care outbreak declared over after 28 days without new cases

LA LOCHE, Sask. - Health officials have some good news for a northern Saskatchewan community that's dealing with numerous cases of COVID-19 - an outbreak at the village's long-term care faci...

May 16, 2020

Victoria Day marks subdued start to cottage season during COVID-19: officials

Life looks to stay fairly quiet in Canada's cottage country this Victoria Day long weekend. The COVID-19 pandemic has slowed the traditional influx of urbanites in many resort...

May 16, 2020

Ottawa pledges $100 million for Canadian Red Cross response to COVID-19, disasters

OTTAWA - The Canadian Red Cross is poised to receive $100 million in federal funds to support public health measures and enhance the charity's capacity to respond to COVID-19, as well as future f...

May 16, 2020

Experts say Saskatchewan could limit ceremonies but 'is there reason?'

Legal experts say the Saskatchewan government may have a case that sacred Indigenous ceremonies be limited in size, but they caution the premier against taking such action. "Is there reason for Premie...

May 16, 2020