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Desmond inquiry: psychiatrist says former soldier's suspicions were almost delusional

Desmond inquiry: psychiatrist says former soldier's suspicions were almost delusional

PORT HAWKESBURY, N.S. — An inquiry investigating why a former soldier killed his family and himself in 2017 heard Friday from a psychiatrist who said there was an aspect of Lionel Desmond's life he could not figure out.
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Health Canada approves AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine

Health Canada approves AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine

OTTAWA — Health Canada decided Friday to authorize the AstraZeneca vaccine and the first half million doses of it will be shipped to Canada next week.
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A timeline of events in British Columbia's Site C dam project

A timeline of events in British Columbia's Site C dam project

VANCOUVER — A chronology of events in British Columbia’s Site C hydroelectric dam project: Late 1950s: The location for a third dam on the Peace River is first looked at after the locations of WAC Bennett Dam and Peace Canyon Dam were identified.
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Address anti-Indigenous racism in health care before expanding MAID: advocates, MP

Address anti-Indigenous racism in health care before expanding MAID: advocates, MP

OTTAWA — The federal government should not expand access to medical assistance in dying to those suffering solely from severe mental illness while Indigenous people live in conditions linked to higher rates of mental illness and suicide, says Tyler W
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Quebec City police make arrest in case of fake Alexis Lafreniere hockey cards

Quebec City police make arrest in case of fake Alexis Lafreniere hockey cards

Quebec City police say they have arrested a 54-year-old woman in connection with the case of fake Alexis Lafreniere hockey cards circulating online.
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Some Quebec movie theatres reopen Friday, but owners worry plan not sustainable

Some Quebec movie theatres reopen Friday, but owners worry plan not sustainable

MONTREAL — Movie theatres in Quebec were allowed to reopen Friday, but owners are wondering how long they can operate without selling food and with customers who have to be home by 8 p.m.
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The U.S. secretary of state's 'visit' and wayward seals: In The News for Feb. 26

The U.S. secretary of state's 'visit' and wayward seals: In The News for Feb. 26

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 Feb. 26 ... What we are watching in Canada ...
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A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Friday, Feb. 26, 2021

A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Friday, Feb. 26, 2021

The latest numbers on COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada as of 4 a.m. ET on Thursday, Feb. 26, 2021. In Canada, the provinces are reporting 55,116 new vaccinations administered for a total of 1,707,398 doses given.
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The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Friday, Feb. 26, 2021

The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Friday, Feb. 26, 2021

The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 4 a.m. ET on Friday, Feb. 26, 2021. There are 858,217 confirmed cases in Canada. _ Canada: 858,217 confirmed cases (30,335 active, 806,017 resolved, 21,865 deaths).
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Union asks why junior school mask rule wouldn't work in B.C. if it does elsewhere

Union asks why junior school mask rule wouldn't work in B.C. if it does elsewhere

VANCOUVER — As British Columbia teachers argue for broader mask requirements in elementary schools, some families and educators say it's been easy for kids to adapt to the rules in other provinces.
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