12 more die of COVID-19 in B.C. as 2nd mink farm confirms cases
There are 582 new cases of COVID-19 in British Columbia, according to a release issued by Dr. Bonnie Henry, provincial health officer, and Adrian Dix, minister of…
Vice-Admiral Art McDonald named new chief of the defence staff
The country's next top military commander will come from the navy.Prime Minister Justin Trudeau appointed Vice Admiral Art McDonald as the new chief of the defence staff…
Transmission of COVID-19 in schools still ‘very unlikely,’ Dr. Bonnie Henry says
Despite widespread concern about transmission of COVID-19 in schools, Dr. Bonnie Henry said the data so far suggests schools are a "very safe" place to be during…
Health Canada approves Moderna COVID-19 vaccine
Health Canada has approved Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine for use in this country, with 168,000 doses expected to arrive by the end of the year.The regulator announced the…
Doug Ford says international travellers pose ‘extreme risk’ for COVID-19 spread. Here are the facts
Premier Doug Ford is slamming the federal government for not doing enough to protect Ontario from international travellers, who he suggests are a problematic source of COVID-19…
Ontario lockdown measures will be ‘devastating,’ says ski hill operator
Ski hills are set to close under Ontario's new lockdown measures, and one resort in eastern Ontario is calling the decision "devastating" for the industry.Jim Hemlin, chief…
Edmonton church sanctioned for COVID-19 violations, northern pastor calls rules ‘tyranny’
Health officials have ordered an Edmonton-area church to immediately comply with COVID-19 restrictions, while the pastor at its sister church in northern Alberta has counselled his congregation…
Ontario government expected to announce province-wide COVID-19 lockdown ahead of Christmas
Ontario Premier Doug Ford is expected to announce sweeping new public health measures later today as the province tries to curb a climbing number of COVID-19 cases…
Calgary judge to hear legal challenge of Alberta’s COVID-19 restrictions ‘cancelling Christmas’
A Calgary judge is set to hear an emergency application seeking a ruling that would nullify COVID-19-related public health orders, including restrictions on gatherings and mandatory masks.Lawyers…
Meng Wanzhou’s lawyers claim extradition would violate international law
Lawyers for Meng Wanzhou claim Canada would be violating established international law if it sent the Huawei executive to the United States to face charges of fraud…
B.C. churches issued tickets totalling $18,400 for breaking pandemic rules
The RCMP say they have served tickets totalling $18,400 to representatives from three places of worship in British Columbia's Fraser Valley for violating public health orders. The…