Canada

The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada

The latest numbers of confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 2:30 p.m. on May 22, 2020: There are 82,413 confirmed and presumptive cases in Canada. _ Quebec: 46,141 confirmed (includ...

May 22, 2020

Mosques find new ways to celebrate Eid during the COVID-19 pandemic

Mosques across Ontario are trying to salvage Eid celebrations as best they can during the COVID-19 pandemic, with some opting for drive-thru gift handouts while others plan to lead congregants in onli...

May 22, 2020

A look at how provinces plan to emerge from COVID-19 shutdown

Provinces have been releasing plans for easing restrictions that were put in place to limit the spread of COVID-19. Here is what some of the provinces have announced so far: Newfoundland and Labrador ...

May 22, 2020

COVID-19 could complicate preparations for hurricane season: meteorologist

HALIFAX - As the Canadian Hurricane Centre warned of another active hurricane season Friday, one of the country's top meteorologists said the COVID-19 pandemic could make it more difficult&n...

May 22, 2020

PM says feds will fund COVID-19 testing and tracing

The federal government says scaling up testing capacity, accelerating contact tracing and sharing data will be key to how the reopening of Canada's economy progresses."I've told the provinces the fede...

May 22, 2020

Tories want Parliament declared 'essential service,' regular House sittings

OTTAWA - Opposition Leader Andrew Scheer wants Parliament declared an essential service so a reduced number of MPs can resume their House of Commons duties amid the COVID-19 crisis. Scheer s...

May 22, 2020

PM avoids promising federal inquiry into Nova Scotia shooting rampage

OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau won't commit to a federal inquiry into the recent Nova Scotia shootings. Nova Scotia's premier said this month he would not plan a public inquiry ...

May 22, 2020

Feds will fund COVID-19 testing, tracing and data-sharing, Trudeau promises

OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the federal government will fund provinces' efforts to test people for COVID-19, track the contacts of those who test positive, and help different jurisdict...

May 22, 2020

Boosting COVID-19 testing and signs in the sewage; In The News for May 22

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 May 22 ... --- C...

May 22, 2020

Canadian peacekeeping levels hit lowest level in more than 60 years

OTTAWA - Canada's contribution to peacekeeping has reached what is believed to be an all-time low, even as the Liberal government makes its final push to secure a coveted seat on the United Nations Se...

May 22, 2020