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A throne speech long on language and ambition, short on specifics
However grandly it’s staged, a throne speech is a difficult thing to judge. Just ask the opposition parties. The first official review of Wednesday’s...
Public health officials call for tighter restrictions, warn COVID-19 could spiral out of control
Infectious disease experts say Canadian health authorities must tighten restrictions again or hospitalizations and deaths from COVID-19 will increase exponentially in the coming weeks. Echoing comments made...
RCMP investigate alleged assault at Red Deer anti-racism event
RCMP are investigating after an anti-racism event in Red Deer, Alta., on Sunday became violent when organizers say counter-protesters arrived. Videos posted on social...
Trudeau to address the nation on COVID-19 fight Wednesday evening
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will address the nation tomorrow evening at 6:30 p.m. ET after the speech from the throne lays out the...
Canada’s top doctor warns of sharp rise in COVID-19 cases if Canadians don’t follow guidelines
Canada is at a “crossroads” in its pandemic battle and the actions of individual Canadians will decide whether there’s a massive spike in...
Nova Scotians in high-risk areas encouraged to get out of Teddy’s path
As Nova Scotians brace for the arrival of Teddy, which has now transitioned to a post-tropical storm, officials are urging people to stay...
Liberals pledge $1 billion for cities to buy motels, hotels for rapid-housing program
The federal Liberals plan to spend $1 billion over the next six months so cities and housing providers can buy properties being sold...
Spouse witnessed N.S. gunman torching their cottage, court documents say
The man responsible for April’s mass shootings in Nova Scotia took a leisurely drive around a community close to his rural cottage, stopped...
1st elementary school in Ontario closes after students, staff test positive for COVID-19
An Ottawa elementary school has become the first in Ontario to close due to COVID-19 concerns after two staff members and two students tested positive....
Montreal, Quebec City under new restrictions as Quebec tries to fend off 2nd wave of COVID-19
The residents of Montreal and Quebec City are being urged to reduce their social activities to a minimum and face a host of...
Alberta couldn’t sell bonds earlier this year, Kenney says, as he continues push for federal reform
As part of Alberta Premier Jason Kenney’s push for Ottawa to recalculate its fiscal stabilization fund, he cited government bonds Sunday as a...
Premier limits gathering sizes provincewide as Ontario reports 407 new cases of COVID-19
Premier Doug Ford announced the province is lowering the number of people allowed at social gatherings across Ontario, as the province reported 407 new cases...
Denis Shapovalov beats Grigor Dimitrov to advance to semis at Italian Open
Canada’s Denis Shapovalov is through to the semifinals of the Italian Open. The No. 12 seed from Richmond Hill, Ont., edged No. 15...
Sorry to burst your COVID-19 ‘social bubble’ but even small gatherings are getting riskier
For months, Canadians have been bubbling up with other friends and family to socialize safely during the pandemic. But with COVID-19 case counts rising in...
Public Health Agency of Canada president resigns as COVID-19 cases spike
The president of the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) is stepping down only 18 months into the job, leaving the federal agency tasked...
Byelections called for Toronto Centre, York Centre on Oct. 26
Voters in two Toronto ridings will head to the polls next month to choose a new MP. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced...
