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RCMP charge Alberta man accused of threatening Conservative MP David Yurdiga

FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. — RCMP in Fort McMurray, Alta., say they have arrested a man accused of threatening Conservative member of Parliament David Yurdiga.

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Researchers celebrate birth of orca to endangered southern resident population

Researchers are cautiously celebrating the birth of a new addition to the endangered southern resident killer whale population. The Center for Whale Research in Washington said Wednesday a baby orca named L125 was added to the killer whale family.

Feb 17, 2021 8:33 PM Read more >

A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021

The latest numbers on COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada as of 10:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021. In Canada, the provinces are reporting 22,252 new vaccinations administered for a total of 1,329,036 doses given.

Feb 17, 2021 7:47 PM Read more >

Toronto top doctor, Indigenous services minister sound alarm over COVID-19 variants

Officials expressed growing concern Wednesday over highly transmissible new COVID-19 variants taking hold in Canada's biggest cities and in First Nation reserves across the country.

Feb 17, 2021 4:52 PM Read more >

The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021

The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 7:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021. There are 834,182 confirmed cases in Canada. _ Canada: 834,182 confirmed cases (32,986 active, 779,761 resolved, 21,435 deaths).

Feb 17, 2021 4:51 PM Read more >

Senate passes amended version of assisted-dying bill after days of debate

OTTAWA — Senators overwhelmingly approved Wednesday a bill to expand access to medical assistance in dying with amendments that would relax access even more than proposed by the government.

Feb 17, 2021 4:50 PM Read more >

'A proven liar:' Crown says man accused of killing woman told lies to cover tracks

EDMONTON — Lawyers have told a jury that a man lied numerous times after finding a woman's body in the bathtub of his Edmonton hotel room, because he either wanted to cover up the sexual assault that killed her or he was in shock.

Feb 17, 2021 4:28 PM Read more >

The latest developments on COVID-19 in Canada on Feb. 17, 2021

The latest developments on the COVID-19 pandemic in Canada (all times eastern): 6:45 p.m. British Columbia is reporting 427 new COVID-19 cases today, bringing the total recorded since the pandemic began to 74,710.

Feb 17, 2021 3:47 PM Read more >

Saskatchewan RCMP charge leader of Canadian Nationalist Party with hate speech

REGINA — RCMP in Saskatchewan have charged the leader of the Canadian Nationalist Party with wilfully promoting hate against Jewish people.

Feb 17, 2021 2:54 PM Read more >

Judge dismisses B.C. request for injunction against churches breaking COVID-19 rules

VANCOUVER — A judge has dismissed the British Columbia government's application for an injunction against three Fraser Valley churches that are breaking COVID-19 rules that prohibit in-person services, though he agreed the public will likely face wha

Feb 17, 2021 2:16 PM Read more >