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Liberals face pressure for concrete ideas, economic plan in spending update

OTTAWA — Chrystia Freeland's voice perked up as she started to discuss child care during a virtual fundraiser this week.

Nov 27, 2020 2:52 PM Read more >

Former Iraq, Afghanistan commander to lead COVID-19 vaccine distribution efforts

OTTAWA — Canadian Forces Maj.-Gen. Dany Fortin knows his way around a modern-day war zone as well as any Canadian soldier.

Nov 27, 2020 2:44 PM Read more >

Stolen raven: Montreal zoo urging whoever took 'Kola' to return him

MONTREAL — Officials at Montreal's Ecomuseum Zoo are pleading for whoever stole their bird, a raven named Kola who doesn't fly very well and has chronic health issues, to bring him back.

Nov 27, 2020 1:35 PM Read more >

Ford slams anti-lockdown protesters outside his home as 'buffoons;' begs them to stop

TORONTO — An angry Premier Doug Ford lashed out on Friday at anti-lockdown protesters outside his home, accusing them of intimidating nearby residents and saying their actions wouldn't sway him.

Nov 27, 2020 1:28 PM Read more >

When COVID-19 vaccines could be available: What we know so far

OTTAWA — Vaccines are now a bright spot of hope on the COVID-19 pandemic horizon. But much about them, and their rollout in Canada, remains up in the air.

Nov 27, 2020 1:25 PM Read more >

Olympic champions Virtue, Moir and Tewksbury among 114 Order of Canada inductees

OTTAWA — Champion ice-dancers Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir and Olympic champion swimmer Mark Tewksbury were among 114 athletes, artists, scholars and community leaders named to the Order of Canada. Gov. Gen.

Nov 27, 2020 1:10 PM Read more >

Van attack killer has shown no anger toward women throughout evaluations, court hears

TORONTO — A man who drove a van down a Toronto sidewalk and killed 10 people showed no anger toward women during his psychiatric evaluations, court heard Friday. Dr.

Nov 27, 2020 12:29 PM Read more >

Trudeau says $542M bound for Indigenous bodies to set up child-welfare services

OTTAWA — The federal government is sending $542 million to Indigenous groups to help them set up welfare services for children and families, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Friday.

Nov 27, 2020 11:38 AM Read more >

Montreal Mayor Valerie Plante releases graphic novel detailing political journey

Montreal Mayor Valerie Plante can now add "author" to her resume with the publication of a graphic novel in which she recounts her entry into politics and takes subtle digs at the sexism she's encountered along the way.

Nov 27, 2020 11:29 AM Read more >

CP NewsAlert: Former NATO commander to lead vaccine distribution in Canada

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says former NATO commander Maj.-Gen. Dany Fortin will lead the nation's vaccine distribution efforts. More coming. The Canadian Press

Nov 27, 2020 9:48 AM Read more >