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Liberals revise COVID-19 wage subsidy, ease eligibility in bid to boost takeup

OTTAWA — Finance Minister Bill Morneau says the Liberals are easing eligibility rules for the government's emergency wage subsidy and changing the amounts businesses can receive.

Jul 17, 2020 11:51 AM Read more >

Inmate dies in prison 51 years after life sentence for double murder in Ontario

ABBOTSFORD, B.C. — A man in his 70s has died behind bars, almost 51-years after receiving a life sentence for a double murder in Ontario, two sexual assaults and several other offences.

Jul 17, 2020 11:02 AM Read more >

Supreme Court issues pointed reminder against 'interminable delays' in system

OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada has issued a stern reminder of the need for timely justice and the importance of ending the "anything goes" culture of delay that has plagued the criminal courts.

Jul 17, 2020 10:09 AM Read more >

Manhunt intensifies as Quebec police search cabins for father of girls found dead

ST-APOLLINAIRE, Que. — Quebec provincial police deployed in large numbers southwest of Quebec City Friday, the ninth day of the manhunt for the father of two young girls found dead last weekend. Sgt.

Jul 17, 2020 8:02 AM Read more >

COVID-19 hastens sale of Theodore Tugboat after years touring Halifax harbour

HALIFAX — The Theodore Tugboat replica that has long been a children's favourite in the Halifax harbour is being put up for sale as COVID-19 causes a crash in tourism revenues in Nova Scotia.

Jul 17, 2020 8:00 AM Read more >

Bail hearing postponed two weeks for accused in Rideau Hall gate crashing

OTTAWA — A bail hearing for the man accused of threatening Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has been delayed until the end of July while his lawyer waits to see the evidence against him. Corey Hurren, 46, made a brief court appearance by phone Friday.

Jul 17, 2020 7:36 AM Read more >

Ontario moves to next phase and Jays given green light; In The News for July 17

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 July 17 ... What we are watching in Canada ...

Jul 17, 2020 5:20 AM Read more >

Corey Hurren, accused in Rideau Hall gate-crashing, due for court hearing in Ottawa

OTTAWA — A man accused of threatening Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and carrying guns illegally on the grounds of Rideau Hall is expected to have his bail hearing postponed later today.

Jul 17, 2020 1:00 AM Read more >

PMO didn't direct me to choose WE for volunteer program: Chagger

OTTAWA — The federal minister responsible for a $912-million student volunteering program said Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's office didn't order her to make the agreement with WE Charity that has become mired in ethical questions for the government

Jul 16, 2020 6:50 PM Read more >

Study showing more COVID-19 infections than test rates will guide B.C. response

VICTORIA — A recent study in British Columbia confirms far more people have carried the novel coronavirus than were tested for it, and public health officials say the findings will help tailor future strategies to control the illness.

Jul 16, 2020 5:50 PM Read more >