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COVID might have been in Canada earlier than when it was first identified: expert

VANCOUVER — The novel coronavirus might have reached Canada weeks before the first official case was diagnosed in late January of 2020, says an expert who tracks pandemics. Prof.

Mar 13, 2021 1:00 AM Read more >

No winning ticket for Friday night's $44.8 million Lotto Max jackpot

TORONTO — No winning ticket was sold for the $44.8 million jackpot in Friday night's Lotto Max draw. The jackpot for the next draw on Mar.

Mar 12, 2021 10:11 PM Read more >

Men linked to Canada-based company indicted in major U.S. drug investigation

SAN DIEGO — A federal grand jury in San Diego has indicted two men linked to a Canadian company on racketeering and drug charges over allegations they helped import and distribute narcotics around the world through the sale of encrypted communication

Mar 12, 2021 9:25 PM Read more >

A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Friday, March 12, 2021

The latest numbers on COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada as of 10:30 p.m. ET on Friday, March 12, 2021. In Canada, the provinces are reporting 95,261 new vaccinations administered for a total of 2,814,488 doses given. Nationwide, 590,192 people or 1.

Mar 12, 2021 7:33 PM Read more >

The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Friday, March 12, 2021

The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 7:30 p.m. ET on Friday, March 12, 2021. There are 903,233 confirmed cases in Canada. <b>_ Canada: 903,233 confirmed cases (30,781 active, 850,048 resolved, 22,404 deaths).

Mar 12, 2021 7:32 PM Read more >

Trudeau warns COVID-19 vaccine passports raise 'questions of fairness'

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau expressed caution Friday over the use of “vaccine passports,” suggesting they could unfairly impact some people if used to decide who can go to a concert or dine at a restaurant.

Mar 12, 2021 5:38 PM Read more >

'Tell the truth:' Alberta 'war room' says animated kids movie disparages oil industry

EDMONTON — The Alberta government's energy "war room" is going to battle with a Netflix children's movie saying it inaccurately portrays the oil industry.

Mar 12, 2021 4:08 PM Read more >

New panel named to advise Trudeau on choosing governor general to succeed Payette

OTTAWA — The Liberal government is re-establishing an advisory panel to help select the next governor general. Six people are on the panel, which was announced Friday by Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Dominic LeBlanc.

Mar 12, 2021 3:28 PM Read more >

Senior officer 'berated' after relaying complaint in an unclear reporting system

OTTAWA — The senior officer who relayed a misconduct complaint against Canada's top commander testified Friday that the military's reporting process is "discouraging and disappointing," and on one occasion resulted in his being scolded for doing his

Mar 12, 2021 3:26 PM Read more >

Former PM Stephen Harper sees new Cold War, this time between U.S. and China

OTTAWA — Former prime minister Stephen Harper says the world order has returned to a kind of Cold War between two superpowers, this time between the United States and China.

Mar 12, 2021 3:20 PM Read more >