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The Latest: Four federal party leaders square off in French-language debate on TVA

The Latest: Four federal party leaders square off in French-language debate on TVA

MONTREAL — The Latest on the French-language leaders' debate airing on TVA among Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau, Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh and Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-Francois Blanchet (all times eastern): 10:35 p.
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Officials reinstate COVID-19 restrictions on gatherings in northern B.C.

Officials reinstate COVID-19 restrictions on gatherings in northern B.C.

British Columbia has reinstated restrictions on gatherings in the Northern Health region because of a spike in COVID-19 cases fuelled by the Delta variant. Provincial health officer Dr.
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Officials reinstate COVID-19 restrictions on gatherings in north B.C.

Officials reinstate COVID-19 restrictions on gatherings in north B.C.

British Columbia is reinstating restrictions on gatherings in the Northern Health region because of a spike in COVID-19 cases fuelled by the Delta variant. Provincial health officer Dr.
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Amber Alert: Police searching forest northeast of Quebec City for missing boy, father

Amber Alert: Police searching forest northeast of Quebec City for missing boy, father

MATANE, Que. — Quebec provincial police said Thursday they think a man who allegedly kidnapped his son earlier in the week is hiding with the child in a densely forested area about 400 kilometres northeast of the provincial capital.
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Disorganized elder care in Quebec contributed to COVID-19 death toll: report

Disorganized elder care in Quebec contributed to COVID-19 death toll: report

QUEBEC — A disorganized and poorly evaluated health system for seniors contributed to the high COVID-19 death toll in the province, according to Quebec's health and welfare commissioner.
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Canadian Chamber of Commerce urges federal parties to talk critical minerals strategy

Canadian Chamber of Commerce urges federal parties to talk critical minerals strategy

WASHINGTON — The relentless march of climate change, a burgeoning tech sector and the ongoing federal election campaign make now the perfect time to explore how to make Canada a world power in the production of critical minerals, the country's busine
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Quebec judge rules boy, 12, can get COVID-19 vaccine despite father's opposition

Quebec judge rules boy, 12, can get COVID-19 vaccine despite father's opposition

MONTREAL — A Quebec Superior Court judge says a mother is allowed to have her 12-year-old son vaccinated against COVID-19 despite the father's opposition. In a judgment rendered last week, Justice Aline U.K.
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Leaders debate, expanding critical mineral production : In The News for Sept. 2

Leaders debate, expanding critical mineral production : In The News for Sept. 2

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 Sept. 2 ... What we are watching in Canada ...
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B.C. premier supports health-care workers after protests against vaccine cards

B.C. premier supports health-care workers after protests against vaccine cards

VICTORIA — B.C. Premier John Horgan expressed his gratitude to health-care workers on Wednesday after protests outside some hospitals in the province.
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Police expand search across Quebec after Amber Alert issued for three-year-old boy

Police expand search across Quebec after Amber Alert issued for three-year-old boy

MATANE, Que. — Quebec provincial police on Wednesday widened the search area for a three-year-old boy who was allegedly abducted by his father in a town 400 kilometres northeast of Quebec City.
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