Canada

Feds to unveil details of $1 billion in regional aid for small businesses

OTTAWA - The federal government will disclose details today of nearly $1 billion in emergency aid to be doled out to small businesses through its six regional economic development agencies. ...

May 13, 2020

Health Canada approves serological test to detect COVID-19 antibodies

OTTAWA - Health Canada says it has authorized the first COVID-19 serological test for use in the country to detect antibodies specific to the virus. DiaSorin, an Italian multinational biotechnology co...

May 12, 2020

Union remembers Cargill worker who died as a 'quiet, gentle and humble man'

CALGARY - The union representing workers at the Cargill meat processing plant in southern Alberta has paid tribute to the second employee who died as a result of COVID-19. Benito Quesada, who was...

May 12, 2020

Wet'suwet'en deal recognizes rights and title, sets stage for ongong talks

SMITHERS, B.C. - A draft agreement between hereditary chiefs who oppose a pipeline in northern British Columbia and the federal and provincial governments recognizes the rights and title of ...

May 12, 2020

HMCS Fredericton back in action after Cyclone crash

OTTAWA - The Halifax-class frigate HMCS Fredericton is back in action less than two weeks after its Cyclone helicopter crashed off the coast of Greece, killing six Canadian Armed Forces members. Depar...

May 12, 2020

Neighbour reported mass shooter's domestic violence, weapons to police

HALIFAX - A former neighbour of the gunman behind last month's mass shooting in Nova Scotia says she reported his domestic violence and cache of firearms to the RCMP years ago and ...

May 12, 2020

TSB urges new way to test train brakes as probe into fatal B.C. crash continues

CALGARY - The Transportation Safety Board says there should be a better way of determining whether a train's brakes are working as they should. The agency wrote to Transport Canada last...

May 12, 2020

Prisoner suing Ottawa over safety of inmates during COVID-19 pandemic

Physical distancing measures in correctional institutions during COVID-19 have been "grossly inadequate" putting the health and safety of prisoners at risk, alleges a lawsuit against th...

May 12, 2020

Feds pledge one-time benefit top-up to seniors in COVID-19 aid

OTTAWA - The federal government is giving seniors a one-time, tax-free top-up payment to help manage extra costs associated with COVID-19. Seniors Minister Deb Schulte says seniors who rece...

May 12, 2020

Clean your cash carefully if concerned over COVID: Bank of Canada

If you must launder your money, do it carefully, advises the Bank of Canada. The bank says it has tested the notes for durability against common household products. "Repeated contact with substances s...

May 12, 2020