National News

Commons adjourns without resolving dispute over how it should resume in new year

OTTAWA — The House of Commons has adjourned for a six-week Christmas break without resolving a dispute over how it should resume in the new year.

Dec 11, 2020 4:03 PM Read more >

Ship that sank 52 years ago off B.C.'s coast now polluting marine park

VANCOUVER — A cargo ship that sank off the west coast of Vancouver Island more than 50 years ago is now polluting the waters of a popular marine park.

Dec 11, 2020 2:55 PM Read more >

A look at what provinces and territories have said about COVID-19 vaccine plans

The federal government says the largest mass immunization effort in Canadian history could begin as early as next week.

Dec 11, 2020 2:39 PM Read more >

NWT to get vaccine in early 2021; territory sees first cases of COVID-19 in weeks

YELLOWKNIFE — The Northwest Territories says five new cases of COVID-19 have been found in Yellowknife, the first in the territory in two weeks. The government earlier this week asked anyone isolating in Yellowknife since Nov.

Dec 11, 2020 2:24 PM Read more >

Feds asking court for third extension to deal with revamped assisted-dying regime

OTTAWA — For the third time, the federal government is asking a Quebec court for more time to revamp Canada's assisted-dying law. The request for an extension — to Feb.

Dec 11, 2020 2:24 PM Read more >

Alek Minassian knew van attack was morally wrong, psychiatrist testifies

TORONTO — The man who killed 10 people when he drove a van down a Toronto sidewalk carried out the attack in an attempt to gain notoriety and knew his actions were morally wrong, court heard Friday. Dr.

Dec 11, 2020 1:36 PM Read more >

Canada was 'disgraceful' accomplice of U.S. in Meng arrest: China's ambassador

OTTAWA — As Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor began their third year in Chinese prisons on Friday, the grievances between Canada and China deepened, dimming hope the two Canadian men would win freedom any time soon.

Dec 11, 2020 1:15 PM Read more >

More arrests made in dispute over Indigenous lobster fishing in Nova Scotia: RCMP

MIDDLE WEST PUBNICO, N.S. — The Nova Scotia RCMP confirmed Friday the arrest of 21 people in recent weeks following a violent confrontation at a lobster pound at centre of a dispute over a self-regulated Indigenous fishery.

Dec 11, 2020 12:52 PM Read more >

'This could all go away:' Nunavut minister pleads with Arviat residents to stay home

IQALUIT, Nunavut — Nunavut's health minister is pleading with residents of Arviat, where a COVID-19 outbreak continued to grow Friday, to stay home.

Dec 11, 2020 12:49 PM Read more >

Hajdu: Can't stop corporations from negotiating with vaccine manufacturers

OTTAWA — Canada's health minister says the federal government cannot stop private corporations from negotiating with vaccine manufacturers. However, Patty Hajdu said publicly bought COVID-19 vaccines will not be available for private purchase.

Dec 11, 2020 12:47 PM Read more >