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Canadian Forces writing 'playbook' for handling allegations involving top brass

OTTAWA — The Canadian Armed Forces is developing a suite of new initiatives aimed at tackling inappropriate behaviour in the ranks, the military’s acting commander revealed Tuesday, including a “playbook” for handling misconduct allegations against s

Mar 23, 2021 1:14 PM Read more >

One year on, Canadians still deeply wary about allowing U.S. visitors, poll suggests

WASHINGTON — One year after the North American onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, Canadians remain deeply wary about visitors from the United States despite mounting optimism south of the border, a new poll suggests.

Mar 23, 2021 12:10 PM Read more >

'I'm in charge': O'Toole brushes off Conservative grassroots vote on climate change

OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole brushed off the idea Tuesday that a vote by the party's grassroots on climate change should colour Canadians' opinion of his party.

Mar 23, 2021 12:05 PM Read more >

Officials say coroner to probe case of elderly woman found dead in Montreal hospital

MONTREAL — Health officials in western Montreal said Tuesday they will ask the coroner to investigate the death of an 86-year-old woman reportedly found lifeless on the floor of a hospital emergency room in February.

Mar 23, 2021 10:19 AM Read more >

Advocates critique rising jail figures in some provinces after initial COVID-19 fall

HALIFAX — A report by advocates for Canadian inmates is criticizing the rising rates of incarceration in at least two provincial jail systems amid the continuing pandemic.

Mar 23, 2021 5:30 AM Read more >

RCMP flouted internet policy; U.S. shooting leaves 10 dead: In The News for March 23

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 March 23 ... What we are watching in Canada ...

Mar 23, 2021 1:16 AM Read more >

A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Monday, March 23, 2021

The latest numbers on COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada as of 4 a.m. ET on Tuesday March 23, 2021. In Canada, the provinces are reporting 143,559 new vaccinations administered for a total of 4,097,844 doses given. Nationwide, 633,459 people or 1.

Mar 23, 2021 1:00 AM Read more >

Who have provinces pegged to receive COVID-19 vaccines in the coming weeks?

As COVID-19 vaccine supplies ramp up across the country, most provinces and territories have released details of who can expect to receive a shot in the coming weeks.

Mar 23, 2021 1:00 AM Read more >

The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Monday, March 23, 2021

The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 4 a.m. ET on Tuesday March 23, 2021. There are 938,719 confirmed cases in Canada. Canada: 938,719 confirmed cases (35,844 active, 880,159 resolved, 22,716 deaths).

Mar 23, 2021 1:00 AM Read more >

A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Monday, March 22, 2021

The latest numbers on COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada as of 11:00 p.m. ET on Monday March 22, 2021. In Canada, the provinces are reporting 143,559 new vaccinations administered for a total of 4,097,844 doses given. Nationwide, 633,459 people or 1.

Mar 22, 2021 8:23 PM Read more >