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Second week of campaign ends with security worry

Second week of campaign ends with security worry

The Liberal campaign cancelled an early evening rally Friday after an unruly group of demonstrators denouncing Justin Trudeau and pandemic policies set off security concerns, with Trudeau himself saying that going ahead with the event would have put
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More money and resources to be added to help fight wildfires in B.C., says Horgan

More money and resources to be added to help fight wildfires in B.C., says Horgan

LOGAN LAKE, B.C. — Lessons learned from recent destructive wildfire seasons in British Columbia will be reflected in the next budget, ensuring the province is prepared to meet similar challenges, says the premier.
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Freedom for those who are vaccinated: Manitoba brings back some COVID-19 rules

Freedom for those who are vaccinated: Manitoba brings back some COVID-19 rules

WINNIPEG — Fully vaccinated people will be able to return to the dance floor as Manitoba brings back COVID-19 public health orders that allow certain activities only for those who have received two shots.
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'It hit us hard:' Life in lockdown for N. W. T communities hit hard by COVID-19

'It hit us hard:' Life in lockdown for N. W. T communities hit hard by COVID-19

Tommy Kakfwi says walking through Fort Good Hope in the Northwest Territories is a bit like being in a graveyard. The community of about 500 people has 89 cases of COVID-19, so one of every five or six residents is infected.
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Territory's top doctor disputes allegations made by Yukon Party

Territory's top doctor disputes allegations made by Yukon Party

WHITEHORSE — Yukon's top doctor and federal Liberal candidate in the territory is disputing allegations that his decision-making during the COVID-19 pandemic was influenced by plans to run for office. Dr.
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Coroner releases report into 2020 death of six snowmobilers in Lac-St-Jean, Que.

Coroner releases report into 2020 death of six snowmobilers in Lac-St-Jean, Que.

MONTREAL — A lack of signage and an ill-fated decision to take an unfamiliar shortcut contributed to the deaths of five French snowmobilers and their guide in Quebec's Lac-St-Jean region in early 2020, a coroner said Friday.
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Quebec defends vaccine passport system after politicians' QR codes allegedly hacked

Quebec defends vaccine passport system after politicians' QR codes allegedly hacked

MONTREAL — Quebec's government was forced to defend its vaccine passport system on Friday amid news that prominent politicians' vaccination information had allegedly been hacked.
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'We need your support,' pleads female Afghan activist once helped by Canada

'We need your support,' pleads female Afghan activist once helped by Canada

OTTAWA — The morning after Canada's military withdrew from Kabul, when dozens of Afghans and 13 American military personnel died in the terrorist attack on the city’s airport, a woman named Najiba pondered the darkening future.
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OLG launches single-event betting as federal legislation comes into effect

OLG launches single-event betting as federal legislation comes into effect

TORONTO — Gamblers looking to bet on single sporting events have a new option as of Friday morning. Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp. said single-event betting went live through its new sportsbook Proline+ on Friday and quickly racked up a following.
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Federal government posts $12.7B deficit for June, spending down and revenue up

Federal government posts $12.7B deficit for June, spending down and revenue up

OTTAWA — The federal government posted a deficit of $12.7 billion for June compared with a deficit of $33.6 billion in June 2020.
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