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Tax code for charities contributes to systemic racism: Ontario Sen. Ratna Omidvar

OTTAWA — Independent Sen. Ratna Omidvar says the Income Tax Act is perpetuating systemic racism and colonialism in Canada in how it deals with charitable organizations.

Mar 17, 2021 12:47 PM Read more >

Federal, B.C. New Democrat politician Ian Waddell remembered for his passion, desire

VANCOUVER — Federal and provincial leaders are among those offering condolences at the passing of long-serving British Columbia politician Ian Waddell. The former lawyer, New Democrat member of Parliament and member of the B.C.

Mar 17, 2021 9:16 AM Read more >

A muted St. Patrick's Day and an 'offensive' Bigfoot movie: In The News for March 17

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 March 17 ... What we are watching in Canada ... TORONTO — Public health officials are urging St.

Mar 17, 2021 2:16 AM Read more >

Who have provinces pegged to receive COVID-19 vaccines in the coming weeks?

As COVID-19 vaccine supplies ramp up across the country, most provinces and territories have released details of who can expect to receive a shot in the coming weeks.

Mar 17, 2021 2:01 AM Read more >

A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Wednesday, March 17, 2021

The latest numbers on COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada as of 4 a.m. ET on Wednesday, March 17, 2021. In Canada, the provinces are reporting 120,004 new vaccinations administered for a total of 3,271,309 doses given. Nationwide, 604,921 people or 1.

Mar 17, 2021 2:00 AM Read more >

Peter MacKay to sit out this week's Conservative party convention

OTTAWA — Former Conservative leadership candidate and longtime party stalwart Peter MacKay won't attend the party's policy convention this week. MacKay cited work and family as the reason for his absence.

Mar 17, 2021 2:00 AM Read more >

The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Wednesday, March 17, 2021

The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 4 a.m. ET on Wednesday, March 17, 2021. There are 915,868 confirmed cases in Canada. <b>_ Canada: 915,868 confirmed cases (31,517 active, 861,832 resolved, 22,519 deaths).

Mar 17, 2021 2:00 AM Read more >

Plans readied by B.C. and Washington state to wipe out invasive giant hornet

VANCOUVER — Officials in British Columbia and Washington state will release their battle plan today to try to wipe out Asian giant hornets.

Mar 17, 2021 1:01 AM Read more >

A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Tuesday, March 16, 2021

The latest numbers on COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada as of 10:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday, March 16, 2021. In Canada, the provinces are reporting 120,004 new vaccinations administered for a total of 3,271,309 doses given. Nationwide, 604,921 people or 1.

Mar 16, 2021 8:08 PM Read more >

'She was one of a kind:' Friend of Alberta teen killed in school says she loved art

EDMONTON — A friend of a 17-year-old student who died after being attacked at her school says the girl had a heart of gold and is dearly missed by her friends.

Mar 16, 2021 6:27 PM Read more >