The Canadian PressJordan Press OTTAWA — A new analysis of the country’s stock of affordable housing suggests the Liberals’ decade-long strategy to provide more of it is starting in a deeper hole than previously thought, and may be further behind once the COVID-19 pandemic passes. But the pandemic could also […]
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The Canadian Press OTTAWA — The Department of National Defence is being called out for not properly tracking the rollout of the Liberal government’s plan to invest tens of billions of dollars in new military equipment, troops and training. The criticism is contained in an internal Defence Department audit and […]
The Canadian Press ABBOTSFORD, B.C. — Trans Mountain estimates as much as 1,195 barrels, or 190,000 litres, of light crude spilled from its pipeline pumping station in Abbotsford, B.C. While an investigation is ongoing, the Crown-owned company said in a statement the cause of the spill appears to be related […]
The Canadian Press TORONTO — Ontario is reporting 181 new cases of COVID-19 today, and eight more deaths. It’s the lowest number of new daily cases since late March. Health Minister Christine Elliott says in a tweet that 126 of the 181 new cases are from the Toronto and Peel […]
The Canadian Press TORONTO — The Ontario government is easing restrictions on wedding and funeral ceremonies across the province as part of the phased reopening during the COVID-19 pandemic. The number of people allowed to attend an indoor ceremony is restricted to 30 per cent capacity of the venue. Outdoor […]
Press Release CALGARY, Alta. – The following is a statement on behalf of Hockey Canada from Tom Renney, chief executive officer, and Scott Smith, president and chief operating officer, on the return-to-hockey process in Canada. On March 12, the decision was made to cancel all Hockey Canada-sanctioned activities across the […]
The Canadian Press With COVID-19 now affecting the lives of Canadians on so many levels, people across the country are seeking answers to numerous important questions they have about the novel coronavirus. Here are answers to some frequently asked questions: What will post COVID restaurant dining look like? Restaurants are […]
The Canadian Press TORONTO — A film about a “trainer turned whistleblower” at Ontario’s Marineland aquatic park has won the top audience prize at Hot Docs, which was held online this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Canadian festival says “The Walrus and the Whistleblower” won the Hot Docs […]
The Associated PressDean Fosdick Fences are the best way to prevent deer and other foraging animals from damaging gardens, landscape plants and orchards, but they can be expensive, and difficult or time-consuming to install. There are other wildlife deterrents, but they might not work as well, so be prepared to […]
The Canadian Press IQALUIT, Nunavut — The head of the RCMP in Nunavut says she’s trying to find ways to bring police and Inuit together. But Chief Supt. Amanda Jones says officer burnout in small detachments with big social problems may be contributing to officer conduct that has sparked outrage […]
The Canadian Press TORONTO — Ontario is reporting 230 new COVID-19 cases today, and 14 more deaths. That brings the total in the province to 31,090, an increase of 0.7 per cent over the previous day, which is the lowest growth rate since early March. The total includes 2,464 deaths […]
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OTTAWA — Canada’s ban on non-essential crossings of the U.S.-Canada border is being loosened slightly to allow some families to reunite, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Monday morning. The revision means immediate family members of Canadian citizens or permanent residents will be allowed in, as long as they have no […]
