National News

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 Aug. 10 ... What we are watching in Canada ...

As COVID-19 vaccination rates increase and case numbers drop across the country, the provinces and territories have begun releasing the reopening plans for businesses, events and recreational facilities.

WHITECAP, Sask. — The mother of a young Indigenous man shot and killed five years ago in Saskatchewan is continuing to fight for change in the justice system. Colten Boushie of the Red Pheasant First Nation died Aug.

KAMLOOPS, B.C. — A six-week, 2,000-kilometre walk to honour children and survivors of residential schools that began in Yukon ended Monday in Kamloops, B.C.

A man who lost his family home in Monte Lake, B.C., said his sister escaped while the tires on her vehicle were melting.

OTTAWA — Liberal MPs Adam Vaughan, Will Amos and Karen McCrimmon won't be running in the next federal election. That brings to 12 the number of incumbent Liberals who won't be seeking re-election.

OTTAWA — A pair of top officials are departing the Greens as financial strain and internal strife continue to take a toll on the party ahead of a likely election this year.

VANCOUVER — The only way for the Canadian justice system to protect its integrity after hearing arguments about widespread misconduct in the extradition case of Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou is for proceedings to be stayed, her lawyers argued Monday.

WASHINGTON — Fully vaccinated American citizens lined up at the Canada-U.S. border Monday for their first chance to venture north since the COVID-19 pandemic forced the two countries to impose unprecedented travel restrictions nearly 17 months ago.

NIAGARA FALLS, Ont. — American tourists returned to the Niagara Region for the first time in more than a year on Monday, eager to see the thundering falls, take in the area's attractions and explore nearby wine country.