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Despite White House urgency, Canada closes door to reopening U.S. border

WASHINGTON — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau tried to let Donald Trump down gently Thursday, warning that Canada is still a long way from being ready to agree to relax mutual travel restrictions along its border with the United States.

Apr 16, 2020 4:30 PM Read more >

Champagne, Ukraine reject Iran crash report suggesting immunity for Tehran

OTTAWA — Canada and Ukraine flatly rejected a report suggesting the Iranian regime was seeking immunity from future legal action after shooting down a passenger jet in January.

Apr 16, 2020 4:27 PM Read more >

Ailing federal prisoner to be released after heading to court over COVID-19 fear

OTTAWA — An inmate with serious health problems will be let out of federal custody after he went to court over fear of contracting COVID-19 behind bars — a move his lawyer hopes will open the door for other vulnerable prisoners.

Apr 16, 2020 4:20 PM Read more >

Chief public health officer's decisions must be scrutinized: Scheer

OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer refused Thursday to express confidence in Canada's chief public health officer, arguing the need to question her decisions around the COVID-19 pandemic is one of the reasons Parliament must resume.

Apr 16, 2020 4:15 PM Read more >

'Beginning of an end:' Court case of La Loche shooter over after four years

Canada's top court has refused to hear an appeal from a young man sentenced as an adult for a mass shooting in northern Saskatchewan when he was still a teenager.

Apr 16, 2020 3:58 PM Read more >

Broader gender focus needed for COVID-19 response, advocates say

OTTAWA — As Canada continues to combat the health and economic impacts of COVID-19, women's rights advocates say not enough focus has been placed on the unique and often disproportionate impact the pandemic is having on women.

Apr 16, 2020 3:50 PM Read more >

Zoos look for financial help to feed animals during COVID-19 closures

TORONTO — Cash-strapped zoos and aquariums across Canada are soliciting donations from the public to keep their animals fed and cared for during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Apr 16, 2020 3:40 PM Read more >

'Tipping point:' Agriculture group wants aid prioritized to ensure food supply

OTTAWA — The Canadian Federation of Agriculture says Ottawa should make the industry a priority during the COVID-19 pandemic, second only to the health of Canadians, to safeguard the country's food supply.

Apr 16, 2020 3:14 PM Read more >

Transit workers across Canada concerned over lack of protective gear

TORONTO — Jason Watts hides in the washroom right up until the moment his shift as a bus driver in Toronto's transit system begins. The Toronto Transit Commission worker is terrified of contracting COVID-19, so he tries to minimize his exposure.

Apr 16, 2020 3:13 PM Read more >

Small plane causes stir after landing on highway near Quebec City

ST-AUGUSTIN-DE-DESMAURES, Que. — A small plane caused a stir this morning when it landed on a highway near Quebec City. Motorists who were driving on Highway 40 near the municipality of St-Augustin-de-Desmaures alerted the police around 10:40 a.m.

Apr 16, 2020 2:44 PM Read more >