Canada

Most Tory MPs vaccinated, but those who aren't should do it: Opposition House leader

OTTAWA - Opposition House leader Gerard Deltell says any of his Conservative colleagues who are not yet vaccinated against COVID-19 should roll up their sleeves. Starting Nov. 22, those wishing to acc...

Nov 18, 2021

The latest news on mudslides and flooding in British Columbia

The latest news on mudslides and flooding in British Columbia. (All times Eastern)--- 10:20 a.m. All eyes are on the weather over Abbotsford with clouds and rain returning to the south coast after two...

Sheldon Spackman Nov 18, 2021

First members of military contingent arrive in B.C. to assist with flood recovery

VANCOUVER - A handful of Armed Forces members have arrived in British Columbia, the first of what Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has said could be several hundred troops as the federal government moves...

Nov 18, 2021

Fire breaks out on Canadian warship off the coast of Norway, no injuries reported

OTTAWA - The Canadian military says a fire broke out on one of its warships this early morning as the vessel was serving as the flagship of a NATO fleet. No injuries are being reported on board HMCS F...

Nov 18, 2021

North American leaders to talk vaccine sharing, migration woes at summit

WASHINGTON - Canada and Mexico will redistribute millions of COVID-19 vaccine doses they received from the United States to other Western Hemisphere countries as a part of today's revived Three Amigos...

Nov 18, 2021

Federal help for BC, stranded motorists return to Vancouver: In The News for Nov. 18

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 Nov. 18 ... What we are watching in Canada ......

Nov 18, 2021

Canadian universities, colleges sign charter to address anti-Black racism

A group of universities and colleges from across Canada are signing a charter to fight anti-Black racism in post-secondary institutions. The 22-page document requires those signing it to respect certa...

Nov 18, 2021

Trauma of 16 days in N.S. dry cell endures, though court win a solace: former inmate

HALIFAX - The cramped space, bright lights and watching eyes continue to haunt Lisa Adams. Though the 34-year-old was buoyed by a court decision last week that found unconstitutional the form of solit...

Nov 18, 2021

Number of sites, looming winter, complicate 'unprecedented' B.C. highway repairs

Repairing the British Columbia highways washed out by heavy rains and flooding will be complicated by the scale of the damage, the terrain and the coming winter, building experts say. "It's unpreceden...

Nov 18, 2021

Ottawa approves request for federal assistance in B.C. flood recovery efforts

The Canadian Armed Forces has been called in to help with recovery efforts in flood-stricken B.C., with the provincial government declaring a state of emergency. The military will provide both air and...

Nov 18, 2021