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New maritime cybersecurity centre to fight pirates — and not the swashbuckling kind

MONTREAL — A new research centre created at Montreal's Polytechnique university will aim to protect ships from pirates — and they're not talking about Blackbeard or Captain Kidd.

Jan 28, 2021 5:00 AM Read more >

COVID-19 travel-related cases rise and U.S. terrorism alert: In The News for Jan. 28

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 Jan. 28 ... What we are watching in Canada ...

Jan 28, 2021 2:15 AM Read more >

The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2021

The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 4 a.m. ET on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2021. There are 761,226 confirmed cases in Canada. _ Canada: 761,226 confirmed cases (57,740 active, 683,953 resolved, 19,533 deaths).

Jan 28, 2021 2:00 AM Read more >

A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2021

The latest numbers on COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada as of 4 a.m. ET on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2021. In Canada, the provinces are reporting 22,870 new vaccinations administered for a total of 891,324 doses given.

Jan 28, 2021 2:00 AM Read more >

After Sloan's ouster, other conservative factions wonder what's next for them

OTTAWA — A decision by Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole to boot an MP from his caucus has factions of the conservative movement in Canada wondering about their own futures in the party.

Jan 28, 2021 2:00 AM Read more >

A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021

The latest numbers on COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada as of 10:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021. In Canada, the provinces are reporting 22,870 new vaccinations administered for a total of 891,324 doses given.

Jan 27, 2021 7:52 PM Read more >

Report details yelling, screaming and aggressive conduct at Rideau Hall under Payette

OTTAWA — Julie Payette's resignation as governor general was prompted by a scathing review of the work environment she presided over at Rideau Hall, described by dozens of people as hostile, toxic, or poisoned.

Jan 27, 2021 7:26 PM Read more >

Carved stone pillar found on B.C. beach identified as Indigenous artifact

VICTORIA — A carved stone pillar found at low tide on a beach in Victoria last summer is an Indigenous cultural treasure, the Royal B.C. Museum has confirmed.

Jan 27, 2021 7:04 PM Read more >

Ontario, Quebec keep downward trend in daily COVID-19 cases; variants cause concern

Amid concerns about the emergence of variant strains, new COVID-19 infections maintained a downward trend in Canada's two most populous provinces on Wednesday, although authorities reported more than 100 new deaths from the disease.

Jan 27, 2021 6:24 PM Read more >

B.C. couple accused of flying to Yukon to get COVID-19 vaccine to appear in court

WHITEHORSE — A Vancouver couple accused of flying to a remote Yukon community to get the COVID-19 vaccine will have to answer for their alleged actions in a courtroom. Former Great Canadian Gaming Corp.

Jan 27, 2021 6:22 PM Read more >