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'This shouldn't have happened:' Father attributes son's death to COVID-19 rules

'This shouldn't have happened:' Father attributes son's death to COVID-19 rules

INVERMAY, Sask. — People could always tell when Aaron Ogden entered a room. The 19-year-old had a big presence, said his father, Mark Ogden.
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Five things to know about how the Conservatives will choose their new leader

Five things to know about how the Conservatives will choose their new leader

OTTAWA — The deadline to submit ballots in the Conservative party leadership race to be has passed. The winner will be revealed on Sunday night.
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TDSB seeks more space for fall classes as parents weigh whether kids will attend

TDSB seeks more space for fall classes as parents weigh whether kids will attend

TORONTO — Canada's largest school board is searching for additional spaces to hold classes this fall, but says it won't know how many are needed — or where they'll be located — until parents of elementary students confirm whether they'll be sending t
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Who are they? What do they want to do? A primer on the Conservative contenders

Who are they? What do they want to do? A primer on the Conservative contenders

OTTAWA — On Sunday, the federal Conservative party will elect a new leader. There are four candidates vying to lead the party, which currently holds 121 seats in the House of Commons and serves as the Official Opposition.
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No winning ticket for Friday night's $31.4 million Lotto Max jackpot

No winning ticket for Friday night's $31.4 million Lotto Max jackpot

TORONTO — No winning ticket was sold for the $31.4 million jackpot in Friday night's Lotto Max draw. The jackpot for the next draw on Aug. 25 will be approximately $40 million. The Canadian Press
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More crews on way for wildfire near Penticton, B.C., winds increase risks

More crews on way for wildfire near Penticton, B.C., winds increase risks

PENTICTON, B.C. — Strong winds and dry weather were the largest concerns for wildfire crews battling a blaze near Penticton on Friday, British Columbia's Wildfire Service said.
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B.C. clamps down on COVID-19 enforcement with fines for party hosts, guests

B.C. clamps down on COVID-19 enforcement with fines for party hosts, guests

VANCOUVER — Property owners and organizers can be fined $2,000 for hosting events found in violation of public health orders in British Columbia under stronger enforcement measures announced Friday.
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The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Aug. 21

The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Aug. 21

The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 7:04 p.m. on Aug. 21, 2020: There are 124,372 confirmed cases in Canada.
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Ballot rankings, geography, are key factors in Conservative leadership vote

Ballot rankings, geography, are key factors in Conservative leadership vote

OTTAWA — The other day, one of Peter MacKay's campaign workers drove more than an hour outside Montreal to pick up a single ballot for the Conservative leadership race.
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Trudeau defends announcing $37B income-support plan after shuttering Parliament

Trudeau defends announcing $37B income-support plan after shuttering Parliament

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is defending his choice to shut down Parliament shortly before unveiling a $37-billion plan to replace a key emergency aid benefit.
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