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U.S. border agency says COVID vax not essential; Canadians could be denied entry

U.S. border agency says COVID vax not essential; Canadians could be denied entry

TORONTO — Canadians attempting to drive across the American border solely for a COVID-19 vaccination, even with a doctor's referral, would be denied entry, the U.S. border agency said on Wednesday.
New members, including Appeal Court judge, appointed to judicial committee

New members, including Appeal Court judge, appointed to judicial committee

New members have been appointed to a committee that assesses prospective Superior Court judges. Lawyers Margaret Wente and Robert Shawyer were named earlier this month to the Independent Judicial Advisory Committee for Ontario, Greater Toronto Area.
Canada's largest airlines push Ottawa for clear plan for vaccinated travellers

Canada's largest airlines push Ottawa for clear plan for vaccinated travellers

OTTAWA — Canada's largest airlines are renewing their call for a clear plan from Ottawa on resuming international travel after the European Union moved to reopen for vaccinated tourists.
Confusion, allegations and 16,524 phone calls: A look inside N.L.'s pandemic election

Confusion, allegations and 16,524 phone calls: A look inside N.L.'s pandemic election

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Newfoundland and Labrador's abrupt shift to a mail-in election in February led to more than 16,000 calls for help, several allegations of election violations and at least one plea for civility.
Vancouver police warn of spike in construction thefts as lumber prices rise

Vancouver police warn of spike in construction thefts as lumber prices rise

VANCOUVER — Construction companies in Vancouver are being encouraged to take extra precautions to prevent theft as the cost of lumber surges.
Fashion mogul Peter Nygard applies to Supreme Court to appeal bail decision

Fashion mogul Peter Nygard applies to Supreme Court to appeal bail decision

WINNIPEG — A Canadian fashion mogul facing sex trafficking and racketeering charges in the United States is looking to the Supreme Court of Canada to overturn a decision that keeps him in jail.
John Gomery, judge who led inquiry exposing federal sponsorship scandal, dead at 88

John Gomery, judge who led inquiry exposing federal sponsorship scandal, dead at 88

MONTREAL — John Gomery, the judge who led a public inquiry that helped sink a federal government, has died at age 88. His daughter confirmed his death to The Canadian Press on Wednesday.
Opposition leaders want juror demographic data to help fight systemic biases

Opposition leaders want juror demographic data to help fight systemic biases

A lack of information on the race, gender and age of jurors hinders the fight to address systemic racism and other inequities in the criminal justice system, federal opposition leaders and others say.
PBO report finds that NDP plan to slash student debt would cost $4 billion

PBO report finds that NDP plan to slash student debt would cost $4 billion

OTTAWA — Parliament's budget watchdog says the NDP plan to cut student debt would cost about $4 billion.
Canada and post-COVID economic recovery; Protecting poutine: In The News for May 19

Canada and post-COVID economic recovery; Protecting poutine: In The News for May 19

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 19 ... What we are watching in Canada ...