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Canada calls for Ugandan opposition to be set free, no plans to cancel UN mission

Canada calls for Ugandan opposition to be set free, no plans to cancel UN mission

OTTAWA — The Canadian government is “deeply concerned” about the political situation in Uganda but says it has no plans to stop deploying a military aircraft to the African nation, where it has been helping different United Nations peacekeeping missi
'Very mesmerizing': Canadians eye Biden inauguration with relief, anxiety

'Very mesmerizing': Canadians eye Biden inauguration with relief, anxiety

Katie Thompson noticed a pattern emerging with appointments made at her chiropractic clinic for Wednesday afternoon that's usually typical of big sporting events: patients wanted to schedule sessions around the U.S. presidential inauguration.
Quebec mother charged in death of seven-year-old girl granted bail

Quebec mother charged in death of seven-year-old girl granted bail

LAVAL, Que. — The mother of a seven-year-old girl who died this month from alleged mistreatment was granted bail on Monday.
Poll finds strong support for COVID-19 curfews despite doubts about effectiveness

Poll finds strong support for COVID-19 curfews despite doubts about effectiveness

OTTAWA — Almost two-thirds of Canadians would support a nightly curfew if necessary to curb the spread of COVID-19 — even though they're not convinced it would be effective, a new poll suggests.
Canadians' views on curfew and 'Schitt's Creek' nominations: In The News for Jan. 19

Canadians' views on curfew and 'Schitt's Creek' nominations: In The News for Jan. 19

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 Jan. 19 ... What we are watching in Canada ...
Annamie Paul charts new course for Green party — through crowded waters

Annamie Paul charts new course for Green party — through crowded waters

OTTAWA — Annamie Paul has spent most of the past 10 months holed up in her apartment, just like you.
A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021

A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021

The latest numbers on COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada as of 4 a.m. ET on Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021. In Canada, the provinces are reporting 42,543 new vaccinations administered for a total of 613,285 doses given.
The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021

The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021

The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 4 a.m. ET on Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021. There are 715,072 confirmed cases in Canada. _ Canada: 715,072 confirmed cases (73,919 active, 623,033 resolved, 18,120 deaths).
Tory MP Sloan accuses party of hypocrisy over efforts to have him expelled

Tory MP Sloan accuses party of hypocrisy over efforts to have him expelled

OTTAWA — Ontario Conservative MP Derek Sloan could be expelled from his party's caucus as early as Tuesday for accepting a donation to his leadership campaign from a white supremacist.
Turfing Sloan from Conservative caucus not entirely up to O'Toole

Turfing Sloan from Conservative caucus not entirely up to O'Toole

OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole wants Derek Sloan booted out of his party's caucus but it's not entirely up to him.