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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 >

'She's everything to me': B.C. mom in coma due to COVID-19 gives birth

Dave McIntosh is in "uncharted territory": he's able to hold his newborn son close, but his wife, unconscious in a hospital bed due to complications from COVID-19, cannot.

Nov 15, 2020 6:42 PM Read more >

COVID-19 counts continue to rise as Canada approaches 300,000 cases

Canada's COVID-19 hot spots reported minor declines in daily infections on Sunday, but health officials urged people to remain cautious as the country rapidly approaches the 300,000-case mark and overall trends remain worrisome.

Nov 15, 2020 5:08 PM Read more >

The latest numbers on COVID 19 in Canada for Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020

The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 6:14 p.m. EST on Nov. 15, 2020: There are 295,987 confirmed cases in Canada.

Nov 15, 2020 4:15 PM Read more >

The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada

The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada (all times Eastern): 6:10 p.m. Alberta is reporting 991 new COVID-19 cases and six new deaths.

Nov 15, 2020 4:13 PM Read more >

Canada faces fresh calls to help fight terrorism, facilitate peace talks in Mali

OTTAWA — Canada is being urged to step up its presence in Mali, including through the provision of military assistance to help fight Islamic militants in the region and a diplomatic push to lead peace and reconciliation talks.

Nov 15, 2020 1:52 PM Read more >

'He is not alone,' victim of Toronto's van attack struggles to understand Minassian

TORONTO — Dina Risin is terrified there are other men like Alek Minassian.

Nov 15, 2020 8:06 AM Read more >