Canada

Transportation Safety Board to examine fatal helicopter crash site in N.L.

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - Members of the Transportation Safety Board of Canada are expected to arrive in Newfoundland later today to investigate a fatal helicopter crash near Thorburn Lak...

Jul 21, 2020

The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Tuesday, July 21

The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 4 a.m. on July 21, 2020: There are 111,124 confirmed cases in Canada. _ Quebec: 57,616 confirmed (including 5,657 deaths, 50,190 resolved...

Jul 21, 2020

Closing arguments in Ottawa cop's manslaughter trial continue in virtual hearing

Closing submissions in the trial of an Ottawa police officer charged in the death of a Black man continue today over video conference. Const. Daniel Montsion's hearing was initially scheduled for Apri...

Jul 21, 2020

Poll suggests parents want students to don masks at school in fall

OTTAWA - Almost two-third of parents in a new poll say they believe that children returning to school in the fall should wear masks at least part of the time. The latest poll on the COVID-19 pandemic ...

Jul 21, 2020

Scrutiny of WE deal to resume at committee, in House of Commons Tuesday

OTTAWA - The Liberal government's cancelled contract with an organization connected closely to the prime minister will be back in the spotlight today. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is expected in...

Jul 21, 2020

WE charity back in spotlight and an Alex Trebek memoir; In The News for July 21

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 21 ... What...

Jul 21, 2020

Most ships in Cabot Strait not complying with whale-protection rules: study

HALIFAX - A study of ship speeds in the Cabot Strait shows that two-thirds are not complying with a voluntary speed restriction meant to protect critically endangered North Atlantic right whales ...

Jul 21, 2020

Parents to receive cost of living boost through Canada Child Benefit

OTTAWA, ONT - The Government of Canada is increasing the maximum amounts of money parents can qualify for in the Canada Child Benefit program.Starting today, payments will rise to "keep pace with the ...

Jul 20, 2020

Child-care cash to help with urgent COVID-19 needs in sector, Hussen says

OTTAWA - Social Development Minister Ahmed Hussen says a quick infusion of child-care cash to provinces will be aimed at helping daycares pay for protective gear, cleaning supplies and extra space nee...

Jul 20, 2020

B.C. officer in off-duty disturbance not expected to survive: Abbotsford police

ABBOTSFORD, B.C. - A British Columbia police officer is on life support in hospital and a spokeswoman for the Abbotsford Police Department says the man is not expected to survive. Sgt. Judy ...

Jul 20, 2020