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B.C. tourism industry may be challenged with pent-up demand: economist

B.C. tourism industry may be challenged with pent-up demand: economist

VANCOUVER — British Columbia's battered tourism industry is poised for a strong recovery after vaccinations become widespread, but meeting that demand could be a challenge, Scotiabank's chief economist says.
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A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on March 13, 2021

A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on March 13, 2021

The latest numbers on COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada as of 10:30 p.m. ET on Saturday March 13, 2021. In Canada, the provinces are reporting 105,567 new vaccinations administered for a total of 2,934,007 doses given. Nationwide, 593,331 people or 1.
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The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Saturday, March 13, 2021

The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Saturday, March 13, 2021

The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 7:30 p.m. ET on Saturday March 13, 2021. There are 906,201 confirmed cases in Canada. Canada: 906,201 confirmed cases (31,224 active, 852,543 resolved, 22,434 deaths).
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The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada

The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada

The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada (all times Eastern): 7:30 p.m.
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B.C. judge says evidence in Meng case fit for trial, not extradition effort

B.C. judge says evidence in Meng case fit for trial, not extradition effort

A British Columbia Supreme Court judge has rejected a bid by Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou to admit additional sworn testimonies from employees of the telecom giant as evidence in her extradition case.
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Timeline of the Indigenous history of lacrosse

Timeline of the Indigenous history of lacrosse

A short timeline of how Indigenous people were pushed out of lacrosse competition and their efforts to return: 1637: First European observation of "la crosse." 1823: Year to which the oldest surviving lacrosse stick is dated.
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Liberal MPs, grassroots to push for universal basic income at party convention

Liberal MPs, grassroots to push for universal basic income at party convention

OTTAWA — The idea of creating a universal basic income is being pushed by Liberal MPs and grassroots party members, young and old, from east to west — despite Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's apparent lack of enthusiasm.
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Misconduct allegations put spotlight on military leaders' rise in sexualized culture

Misconduct allegations put spotlight on military leaders' rise in sexualized culture

OTTAWA — Emerging allegations of sexual misconduct against senior members of the Armed Forces are raising concerns about the extent to which the top brass is tainted by such behaviour — and prompting sharp discussions about how to fix the problem.
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A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Mar. 13, 2021

A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Mar. 13, 2021

The latest numbers on COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada as of 4:00 a.m. ET on Saturday, March 13, 2021. In Canada, the provinces are reporting 95,261 new vaccinations administered for a total of 2,814,488 doses given. Nationwide, 590,192 people or 1.
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The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Saturday, Mar. 13, 2021

The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Saturday, Mar. 13, 2021

The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 4:00 a.m. ET on Saturday, March 13, 2021. There are 903,233 confirmed cases in Canada. <b>_ Canada : 903,233 confirmed cases (30,781 active, 850,048 resolved, 22,404 deaths).
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