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COVID-19 case confirmed at Nunavut mine, one resident a contact

COVID-19 case confirmed at Nunavut mine, one resident a contact

POND INLET, Nunavut — A worker at a Nunavut mine has tested positive for COVID-19.
Court martial for N.B. soldier accused of serving cannabis-laced cupcakes can proceed

Court martial for N.B. soldier accused of serving cannabis-laced cupcakes can proceed

OROMOCTO, N.B. — A military judge has rejected an application to dismiss charges against a New Brunswick soldier accused of giving cannabis-laced cupcakes to a group of Canadian Armed Forces members taking part in a 2018 live-fire training exercise.
Tories say seniors' income supplement hinges partly on what agency handled their CERB

Tories say seniors' income supplement hinges partly on what agency handled their CERB

OTTAWA — The main emergency benefits lifeline for Canadians during the COVID-19 pandemic was in fact two streams processed by two different government bodies, with implications for whether seniors qualify for federal support payments, the Conservativ
China sentences Canadian to 11 years in case tied to Huawei

China sentences Canadian to 11 years in case tied to Huawei

DANDONG, China (AP) — A Canadian entrepreneur was sentenced to 11 years in prison Wednesday in a spy case linked to Beijing's effort to push his country to release an executive of tech giant Huawei, prompting an unusual joint show of support for Cana
Michael Spavor sentenced, Meng extradition hearing begins : In The News for Aug. 11

Michael Spavor sentenced, Meng extradition hearing begins : In The News for Aug. 11

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 Aug. 11, 2021 ... What we are watching in Canada ...
Cost of used icebreakers Ottawa is buying from Quebec shipyard approaches $1B mark

Cost of used icebreakers Ottawa is buying from Quebec shipyard approaches $1B mark

OTTAWA — The cost of three second-hand icebreakers that the federal Liberal government is buying from Quebec shipyard Chantier Davie is inching closer to the $1-billion mark as Ottawa keeps quietly adding money to the controversial deal.
No winning ticket sold for Tuesday's $10 million Lotto Max jackpot

No winning ticket sold for Tuesday's $10 million Lotto Max jackpot

TORONTO — No winning ticket was sold for the $10 million jackpot in Tuesday's Lotto Max draw. The jackpot for the next draw on August 13 will be at an estimated $15 million. The Canadian Press
A look at COVID-19 reopening plans across the country

A look at COVID-19 reopening plans across the country

As COVID-19 vaccination rates increase and case numbers drop across the country, the provinces and territories have begun releasing the reopening plans for businesses, events and recreational facilities.
Canada's housing strategy having 'limited' impact on housing need, PBO says

Canada's housing strategy having 'limited' impact on housing need, PBO says

OTTAWA — The federal government has spent less than half of the funding earmarked for a pair of flagship housing programs as the need for affordable homes grows along with a yawning "affordability gap," says Canada's budget watchdog.
RCMP have suspect in custody after report of shooter in Newfoundland and Labrador

RCMP have suspect in custody after report of shooter in Newfoundland and Labrador

TERRA NOVA, N.L. — The RCMP in Newfoundland and Labrador say police have a suspect in custody after reports of an active shooter near the village of Terra Nova northwest of St. John's.
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