Canada

Chances of Canadian virus outbreak low, says official, as China widens lockdown

The chief medical officer says Canada's chances of getting a coronavirus outbreak is low as China locks down more cities in an effort to contain its spread. Dr. Theresa Tam says as of Thursday there a...

Jan 24, 2020

Alberta landowners urge farmers to cut power to wells with unpaid debts

A group of Alberta landowners is asking farmers and ranchers to fight back against unpaid debts and unreclaimed oil and gas wells by closing valves and cutting power to energy company sites. "The...

Jan 24, 2020

'I would not go' to China says B.C. resident concerned about coronavirus

VANCOUVER - A woman who has regularly visited China from her home in Delta, B.C., says she would not travel there over concerns about a new coronavirus that is spreading ...

Jan 24, 2020

Saskatchewan lab joins global effort to develop coronavirus vaccine

SASKATOON - As Canadian public health agencies prepare to deal with a new viral illness, a specialized lab in Saskatoon is using its research on different strains of the coronavirus to help devel...

Jan 24, 2020

Mom charged in 2017 death of Calgary infant found in dumpster on Christmas Eve

CALGARY - Police in Calgary have arrested a women in the death of an infant found inside a dumpster on Christmas Eve in 2017. Nina Marie Albright, 21, has been charged with indignity to...

Jan 23, 2020

Former Mountie, sports coach convicted of sex abuse granted day parole

A former Mountie and sports coach convicted of sexually abusing young boys in British Columbia and Saskatchewan has been granted day parole. The Parole Board of Canada denied Alan Davidson full parole...

Jan 23, 2020

Police look for owner of ice-covered boat found on B.C.'s Okanagan Lake

WEST KELOWNA, B.C. - A photo of a sailboat covered in icicles has been released by police in West Kelowna, B.C., in the hope of finding its owner. The RCMP say the sailboat was found leaning agai...

Jan 23, 2020

Would-be Conservative leaders jockey for support as Charest bows out

OTTAWA - Former Quebec premier Jean Charest's decision to bow out of the Conservative leadership race is a turning point in a contest expected to heat up throughout the week as the party prepares for ...

Jan 23, 2020

Names in the mix: a list of potential Conservative leadership contenders

OTTAWA - The Conservative leadership race is underway and the deadline to register as a candidate and meet the first round of requirements is Feb. 27. These candidates have officially declared they in...

Jan 23, 2020

'Sorry to rain on their parade': Bloc wants to slow down new NAFTA ratification

MONTREAL - The Bloc Quebecois plans to stand in the way of a fast-track adoption of the new trade deal between Canada, the United States and Mexico. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Tuesday he wa...

Jan 23, 2020