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Kovrig, Spavor are 'inspiring' and 'robust' in Chinese prison, says Canada's envoy

Kovrig, Spavor are 'inspiring' and 'robust' in Chinese prison, says Canada's envoy

OTTAWA — Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor are physically and mentally well and showing inspiring resilience as they near the end of their second year of imprisonment by the People's Republic, says Canada's ambassador to China.
A look at what provinces and territories have said about COVID-19 vaccine plans

A look at what provinces and territories have said about COVID-19 vaccine plans

The federal government says the largest mass immunization effort in Canadian history could begin as early as next week.
'Stronger action:' Many businesses to close as Alberta tightens COVID restrictions

'Stronger action:' Many businesses to close as Alberta tightens COVID restrictions

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Jason Kenney, his province relentlessly pounded by thousands of new COVID-19 cases, has reintroduced strict economic lockdown rules and banned all outdoor social gatherings.
First Pfizer vaccine shots to be given right at delivery sites, not LTC homes: Tam

First Pfizer vaccine shots to be given right at delivery sites, not LTC homes: Tam

OTTAWA — Canada's chief public health officer says the first doses of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine are likely to be given only to people who can physically be at one of the 14 delivery sites identified by provincial governments for the first arrivals of
The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020

The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020

The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 7:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020. There are 429,035 confirmed cases in Canada. _ Canada: 429,035 confirmed cases (71,968 active, 344,200 resolved, 12,867 deaths).
FBI wanted Meng's border exam report, travel history: CBSA airport manager

FBI wanted Meng's border exam report, travel history: CBSA airport manager

VANCOUVER — A senior manager with the Canada Border Services Agency at Vancouver's airport says the Federal Bureau of Investigation asked for a copy of Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou's border exam report and her travel history days after her arrest.
Two Vancouver police officers charged with assault in arrest of a Black man

Two Vancouver police officers charged with assault in arrest of a Black man

VANCOUVER — Assault charges have been laid against two Vancouver police officers after the arrest of a Black man in February 2018. The B.C. Prosecution Service said Tuesday that Const.
B.C. ministers pay tribute to Joseph Arvay, lawyer and civil rights champion

B.C. ministers pay tribute to Joseph Arvay, lawyer and civil rights champion

VICTORIA — British Columbia's attorney general paid tribute Tuesday to a lawyer he credited with reforming Canada's legal landscape and fighting for the rights of all Canadians throughout his lifetime.
The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada for Tuesday, Dec. 8

The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada for Tuesday, Dec. 8

OTTAWA — The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada (all times Eastern): 6:49 p.m.
Canada 'must build back better' for Indigenous People after COVID-19: Bellegarde

Canada 'must build back better' for Indigenous People after COVID-19: Bellegarde

OTTAWA — Canada must invest in closing the gap for Indigenous people as it emerges from the COVID-19 pandemic, the outgoing head of the Assembly of First Nations said Tuesday.