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One fisher found dead as search teams comb southwest N.S. shores for remaining five

One fisher found dead as search teams comb southwest N.S. shores for remaining five

HILLSBURN, N.S. — One of the six missing scallop fishers was found dead late Tuesday evening as teams search the shores near a Nova Scotia village for the remaining five and community members struggle to remain hopeful.
Government Senate rep says constitutional challenges to MAID bill inevitable

Government Senate rep says constitutional challenges to MAID bill inevitable

OTTAWA — The government's representative in the Senate concedes it's possible that a bill to expand access to medically assisted dying may be struck down as unconstitutional by the courts.
The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Tuesday, Dec. 15

The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Tuesday, Dec. 15

The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 7:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2020. There are 475,214 confirmed cases in Canada. _ Canada: 475,214 confirmed cases (75,580 active, 385,975 resolved, 13,659 deaths).
Vaccine creates 'safe space' in care homes, says worker who got Ottawa's first dose

Vaccine creates 'safe space' in care homes, says worker who got Ottawa's first dose

OTTAWA — At 8:05 a.m. on a cold, cloudless day, personal support worker Jo-Anne Miner became the first person of 1.
The latest news on COVID 19 developments in Canada on Dec. 15, 2020

The latest news on COVID 19 developments in Canada on Dec. 15, 2020

OTTAWA — The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada (all times eastern): 7:55 p.m. Saskatchewan has administered its first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine to health-care workers in Regina.
In custody: Canadian fashion mogul Peter Nygard charged with sex trafficking in U.S.

In custody: Canadian fashion mogul Peter Nygard charged with sex trafficking in U.S.

WINNIPEG — Canadian fashion mogul Peter Nygard was behind bars in Winnipeg on Tuesday, after he was indicted in the United States on charges he used his influence in the industry to traffic women and girls against their will for sex.
Quebec orders all non-essential businesses closed from Dec. 25 until at least Jan. 11

Quebec orders all non-essential businesses closed from Dec. 25 until at least Jan. 11

MONTREAL — Quebec is shutting down most businesses and all primary and secondary schools until at least Jan. 11, as authorities try to get a handle on a second wave of COVID-19 that is forcing hospitals to scale back services.
Government promises resources in search for Manitoba sailor missing at sea

Government promises resources in search for Manitoba sailor missing at sea

All available resources will be used to find a master sailor from Manitoba who is believed to have accidentally fallen overboard while on the HMCS Winnipeg, the Canadian government said.
'A chance to start a conversation:' Man behind Mr. Covid ads happy with reaction

'A chance to start a conversation:' Man behind Mr. Covid ads happy with reaction

EDMONTON — It was the slogan of another COVID-19 ad that inspired Kurt Beaudoin to create a funny yet villainous character who has already become a household name in Alberta.
Quebec woman accused of sending poison letter to Donald Trump faces 16 new charges

Quebec woman accused of sending poison letter to Donald Trump faces 16 new charges

MONTREAL — A Quebec woman who has been accused of sending a poison-filled letter to United States President Donald Trump is now facing 16 additional charges. U.S.