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A look at COVID-19 reopening plans across the country

A look at COVID-19 reopening plans across the country

As COVID-19 vaccination rates increase and case numbers drop across the country, the provinces and territories have begun releasing the reopening plans for businesses, events and recreational facilities.
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'He deserved a life:' Colten Boushie's mother demands change in justice system

'He deserved a life:' Colten Boushie's mother demands change in justice system

WHITECAP, Sask. — The mother of a young Indigenous man shot and killed five years ago in Saskatchewan is continuing to fight for change in the justice system. Colten Boushie of the Red Pheasant First Nation died Aug.
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Group finishes six-week walk to honour children, survivors of residential schools

Group finishes six-week walk to honour children, survivors of residential schools

KAMLOOPS, B.C. — A six-week, 2,000-kilometre walk to honour children and survivors of residential schools that began in Yukon ended Monday in Kamloops, B.C.
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Fast-moving fire scorched tires as woman fled from Monte Lake, B.C.

Fast-moving fire scorched tires as woman fled from Monte Lake, B.C.

A man who lost his family home in Monte Lake, B.C., said his sister escaped while the tires on her vehicle were melting.
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Liberal MPs Adam Vaughan, Will Amos, Karen McCrimmon won't run for re-election

Liberal MPs Adam Vaughan, Will Amos, Karen McCrimmon won't run for re-election

OTTAWA — Liberal MPs Adam Vaughan, Will Amos and Karen McCrimmon won't be running in the next federal election. That brings to 12 the number of incumbent Liberals who won't be seeking re-election.
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Two more key officials depart Green Party amid staffing upheaval as election looms

Two more key officials depart Green Party amid staffing upheaval as election looms

OTTAWA — A pair of top officials are departing the Greens as financial strain and internal strife continue to take a toll on the party ahead of a likely election this year.
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Meng's legal team argues for stay in proceedings as remedy to 'abuse' in case

Meng's legal team argues for stay in proceedings as remedy to 'abuse' in case

VANCOUVER — The only way for the Canadian justice system to protect its integrity after hearing arguments about widespread misconduct in the extradition case of Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou is for proceedings to be stayed, her lawyers argued Monday.
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Despite Delta, Canada welcomes back fully vaxxed U.S. citizens, permanent residents

Despite Delta, Canada welcomes back fully vaxxed U.S. citizens, permanent residents

WASHINGTON — Fully vaccinated American citizens lined up at the Canada-U.S. border Monday for their first chance to venture north since the COVID-19 pandemic forced the two countries to impose unprecedented travel restrictions nearly 17 months ago.
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American tourists return to Niagara Region's tourist attractions as border

American tourists return to Niagara Region's tourist attractions as border

NIAGARA FALLS, Ont. — American tourists returned to the Niagara Region for the first time in more than a year on Monday, eager to see the thundering falls, take in the area's attractions and explore nearby wine country.
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UN report 'must sound death knell' for fossil fuels as Canada faces climate urgency

UN report 'must sound death knell' for fossil fuels as Canada faces climate urgency

OTTAWA — The secretary-general of the United Nations says a new report "must sound the death knell for coal and fossil fuels," raising renewed questions about Canada's climate plan and the long-term viability of its traditional energy sector.
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