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NWT to get vaccine in early 2021; territory sees first cases of COVID-19 in weeks

YELLOWKNIFE — The Northwest Territories says five new cases of COVID-19 have been found in Yellowknife, the first in the territory in two weeks. The government earlier this week asked anyone isolating in Yellowknife since Nov.

Dec 11, 2020 3:24 PM Read more >

Feds asking court for third extension to deal with revamped assisted-dying regime

OTTAWA — For the third time, the federal government is asking a Quebec court for more time to revamp Canada's assisted-dying law. The request for an extension — to Feb.

Dec 11, 2020 3:24 PM Read more >

Alek Minassian knew van attack was morally wrong, psychiatrist testifies

TORONTO — The man who killed 10 people when he drove a van down a Toronto sidewalk carried out the attack in an attempt to gain notoriety and knew his actions were morally wrong, court heard Friday. Dr.

Dec 11, 2020 2:36 PM Read more >

Canada was 'disgraceful' accomplice of U.S. in Meng arrest: China's ambassador

OTTAWA — As Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor began their third year in Chinese prisons on Friday, the grievances between Canada and China deepened, dimming hope the two Canadian men would win freedom any time soon.

Dec 11, 2020 2:15 PM Read more >

More arrests made in dispute over Indigenous lobster fishing in Nova Scotia: RCMP

MIDDLE WEST PUBNICO, N.S. — The Nova Scotia RCMP confirmed Friday the arrest of 21 people in recent weeks following a violent confrontation at a lobster pound at centre of a dispute over a self-regulated Indigenous fishery.

Dec 11, 2020 1:52 PM Read more >

'This could all go away:' Nunavut minister pleads with Arviat residents to stay home

IQALUIT, Nunavut — Nunavut's health minister is pleading with residents of Arviat, where a COVID-19 outbreak continued to grow Friday, to stay home.

Dec 11, 2020 1:49 PM Read more >

Hajdu: Can't stop corporations from negotiating with vaccine manufacturers

OTTAWA — Canada's health minister says the federal government cannot stop private corporations from negotiating with vaccine manufacturers. However, Patty Hajdu said publicly bought COVID-19 vaccines will not be available for private purchase.

Dec 11, 2020 1:47 PM Read more >

Former N.L. inmate alleges guard performed dental work on him while another filmed

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — A former inmate of a Newfoundland and Labrador jail is suing the province, a dentist and two correctional officers after a guard allegedly performed a dental procedure on him while he was sedated.

Dec 11, 2020 12:59 PM Read more >

Senate Democrats speak out in defence of Canada's plan to ban single-use plastics

WASHINGTON, D.C. — A prominent group of Senate Democrats is speaking out in defence of Canada's plan to ban single-use plastics. Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin, Connecticut Sen. Richard Blumenthal and Vermont Sen.

Dec 11, 2020 10:19 AM Read more >

Ontario's vaccine rollout plan and charges in Beirut blast: In The News for Dec. 11

In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kick-start your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of Dec. 11 ... What we are watching in Canada ...

Dec 11, 2020 2:15 AM Read more >