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The Quebec government wants to bring an NHL team to the capital, but fans skeptical

MONTREAL — Quebec politicians are meeting with National Hockey League brass in January, but it's unclear what influence the government can have on the league or whether team owners have any interest in bringing the Nordiques back to the provincial ca

Jan 2, 2022 1:00 AM Read more >

Parts of Canada begin 2022 with record COVID-19 cases after low-key New Year's Eve

Several parts of Canada ushered in 2022 by documenting record-setting COVID-19 case counts after a quiet New Year's Eve dampened by tightened public health restrictions and fears of getting sick in the latest wave of the pandemic.

Jan 1, 2022 1:52 PM Read more >

Liberals eye easing access to maternity, parental leave in EI review, minister says

OTTAWA — The minister in charge of Canada's federal social safety net for workers says the government is looking at removing rules that make it difficult for some to get their full parental leave as part of a review of the employment insurance system

Jan 1, 2022 7:05 AM Read more >

No winning ticket for Friday's $37 million Lotto Max jackpot

TORONTO — No winning ticket was sold for the $37 million jackpot in Friday's Lotto Max draw. That means the jackpot will grow to an estimated $43 million for the next draw on Jan. 4. The Canadian Press

Dec 31, 2021 11:01 PM Read more >

More federal prisons reporting COVID-19 outbreaks, dozens of new cases among staff

OTTAWA — More federal prisons are reporting COVID-19 outbreaks, with the surge in new infections affecting not only inmates but also a large number of correctional officers and staff.

Dec 31, 2021 5:06 PM Read more >

B.C. reduces COVID-19 self-isolation to five days with no symptoms

VANCOUVER — British Columbia has reduced the requirement to self-isolate after testing positive for COVID-19 to five days for fully vaccinated people without symptoms.

Dec 31, 2021 4:34 PM Read more >

Climate change, reconciliation key take-aways from 2021: Trudeau

OTTAWA — Coming to terms with the "historical wrongs" of Canada's past, as well as boosting vaccination efforts remain some of the country's top priorities as 2021 turns to 2022, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Friday.

Dec 31, 2021 4:06 PM Read more >

More provinces reduce COVID-19 isolation requirements as cases continue to mount

More provinces reduced isolation requirements for people who test positive for COVID-19 Friday in an effort to lessen staffing shortages as the Omicron variant continued to drive diagnoses at record rates.

Dec 31, 2021 3:56 PM Read more >

Military preparing for promised consultations with sexual misconduct victims

OTTAWA — The Canadian Armed Forces is preparing for the launch of highly anticipated consultations with thousands of current and former military members and defence officials who experienced inappropriate sexual behaviour.

Dec 31, 2021 1:09 PM Read more >

With no fix in sight, new moms turn to federal tribunal to get EI benefits

OTTAWA — For Courtney Franks, it's not about the money, but feeling like the employment insurance system has treated her and other new mothers unfairly.

Dec 31, 2021 10:56 AM Read more >