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Nunavut orders shutdown of non-essential businesses, schools as cases jump to 26

IQALUIT, Nunavut — Nunavut's chief public health officer has ordered a two-week shutdown, starting Wednesday, of non-essential businesses and schools in the territory due to the spread of COVID-19.

Nov 16, 2020 2:11 PM Read more >

Ottawa launches independent review of Canada's beleaguered military-justice system

OTTAWA — Former Supreme Court justice Morris Fish has been tapped to lead an independent review of Canada's military-justice system, which is struggling with a variety of challenges — including over its handling of sexual-assault cases and treatment

Nov 16, 2020 2:05 PM Read more >

Nova Scotia mass killing: Gunman said COVID-19 pandemic would make people desperate

HALIFAX — The gunman responsible for the April mass shooting in Nova Scotia sent an email in March saying he was glad he was well-armed because the COVID-19 pandemic would make people desperate "once the money runs out," newly released court document

Nov 16, 2020 1:51 PM Read more >

First Nation calls for equitable health-care access following death of Joyce Echaquan

MONTREAL — Sipi Flamand says it's long overdue that Quebec guarantees equal access to health care for Indigenous peoples in the province.

Nov 16, 2020 11:36 AM Read more >

Former finance minister Bill Morneau takes fellowship at Yale

OTTAWA — Former finance minister Bill Morneau is heading back to the classroom next year. He has been appointed a senior fellow at Yale University's Jackson Institute for Global Affairs, where he will join other fellows such as former U.S.

Nov 16, 2020 10:53 AM Read more >

Mother of boys found dead in Wendake, Que., says family's concerns weren't addressed

QUEBEC — The mother of two deceased boys whose father is accused of murder says the province's youth protection services failed her family. Emilie Arsenault says she had signalled her concerns to the agency but wasn't taken seriously.

Nov 16, 2020 8:45 AM Read more >

Top court will not review rejection of class action against Just for Laughs founder

OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada will not examine the rejection of a class-action suit against the founder of Just for Laughs.

Nov 16, 2020 8:09 AM Read more >

2nd coronavirus vaccine shows early success in U.S. tests

For the second time this month, there's promising news from a COVID-19 vaccine candidate: Moderna said Monday its shots provide strong protection, a dash of hope against the grim backdrop of coronavirus surges in the U.S. and around the world.

Nov 16, 2020 6:04 AM Read more >

The Sally Ann's dilemma and a COVID complicated birth: In The News for Nov. 16.

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 Nov.16. What we are watching in Canada ...

Nov 16, 2020 2:45 AM Read more >

Iconic Salvation Army fundraiser faces increased demand, challenges due to COVID-19

OTTAWA — The Salvation Army is launching its annual Christmas kettle drive facing what it says is a level of need not seen since the Second World War — even as COVID-19 makes fundraising more difficult.

Nov 16, 2020 2:00 AM Read more >