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Trudeau, Canadian delegation check-in to quarantine hotel after overseas trip

OTTAWA — Canada’s prime minister has checked in at the final stop from his trip overseas.

Jun 15, 2021 7:39 PM Read more >

The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada on Tuesday, June 15, 2021

The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada (all times eastern): 8:35 p.m. Yukon health officials are reporting 12 new cases of COVID-19. Yukon’s acting chief medical officer of health, Dr.

Jun 15, 2021 6:44 PM Read more >

Green Leader Annamie Paul facing no-confidence motion from party brass

OTTAWA — Green Leader Annamie Paul is facing a no-confidence motion from party brass that could ultimately oust her from her perch atop the party.

Jun 15, 2021 4:48 PM Read more >

B.C. ombudsperson labels youth confinement in jail 'disturbing,' calls for changes

VICTORIA — British Columbia's use of solitary confinement among youth inmates is "disturbing" and the province needs to change its practices to follow international standards, the province's ombudsperson says.

Jun 15, 2021 4:41 PM Read more >

Quebec to increase arena capacity before first home game in Habs playoff series

MONTREAL — Quebec will increase the number of people allowed to attend sporting events and festivals to 3,500 on Thursday, one day before the Montreal Canadiens next home game.

Jun 15, 2021 4:35 PM Read more >

International women's rights advocates call on Canada to hold Pornhub to account

Jeanette Westbrook says being sexually abused as a child will haunt her for the rest of her life.

Jun 15, 2021 3:51 PM Read more >

Western premiers call for clarity, timelines on international travel, reopening rules

Canada’s western leaders say they plan to push Prime Minister Justin Trudeau this week on a detailed plan and timeline to reopen international borders.

Jun 15, 2021 3:50 PM Read more >

Tories demand Trudeau fire defence minister over response to military misconduct

OTTAWA — The federal Conservatives are demanding Prime Minister Justin Trudeau fire Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan following what they describe as years of mismanagement and coverups.

Jun 15, 2021 3:49 PM Read more >

LeBlanc signals some cautious easing of pandemic travel restrictions coming soon

OTTAWA — Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Dominic LeBlanc is signalling that Canadians can expect an announcement by Monday on easing pandemic travel restrictions.

Jun 15, 2021 3:45 PM Read more >

Study warns Alberta has failed to consider damage to foothills from coal mining

New coal mines in Alberta's Rocky Mountain foothills would create more environmental problems than economic benefits, a lengthy new study has concluded.

Jun 15, 2021 3:38 PM Read more >