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COVID hospitalizations rise in Quebec, minister criticized for overly optimistic tone

MONTREAL — The number of COVID-19 hospitalizations is increasing across Quebec, but the rise is not as rapid as in previous waves and is not being felt in intensive care units, Health Minister Christian Dubé said Wednesday.

Oct 12, 2022 3:23 PM Read more >

Committee study on abuse in sport will look to expand beyond just hockey, MPs say

OTTAWA — The House of Commons committee investigating abuse in sport will reconvene next week to hash out how to expand its probe beyond Hockey Canada.

Oct 12, 2022 3:06 PM Read more >

Civil liberties group raising transparency concerns ahead of Emergencies Act inquiry

OTTAWA — The Canadian Civil Liberties Association says it fears the federal government will seek to keep some information from becoming public during an inquiry into the unprecedented use of the Emergencies Act.

Oct 12, 2022 2:57 PM Read more >

Trudeau has no timeline for unblocking Afghan aid, as humanitarian crisis deepens

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has not specified a timeline for when Canadian aid groups will be able to respond to a humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan, despite peer countries finding loopholes in their anti-terrorism laws months ago.

Oct 12, 2022 2:32 PM Read more >

Quebec parties to be sworn in next week, Legault to unveil cabinet on Oct. 20

QUEBEC — Newly re-elected Quebec Premier François Legault will present his new cabinet on Thursday, Oct. 20. Thus far, Legault has only confirmed that Christian Dubé will remain health minister.

Oct 12, 2022 2:02 PM Read more >

Tories maintain slight lead over Liberals in new poll, but with smaller gap

OTTAWA — A new poll suggests Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's Liberals have regained some popular support after the Conservatives enjoyed a surge when Pierre Poilievre became leader last month.

Oct 12, 2022 1:51 PM Read more >

Defence minister talks with NATO allies about strengthening Latvian battlegroup

OTTAWA — Defence Minister Anita Anand met with allies on Wednesday to discuss reinforcing a Canadian-led battlegroup in Latvia with thousands more soldiers, even as uncertainty swirled around what this country can — and will — provide.

Oct 12, 2022 1:45 PM Read more >

Who's in and who's out as Conservative party critics under Poilievre's leadership

OTTAWA — In an effort to send a message of unity, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has welcomed two former leadership rivals to serve as critics in Parliament — but he has also left out two of the party's more prominent names.

Oct 12, 2022 1:14 PM Read more >

Hurricane hunter who flew into the eye of Fiona describes 'very challenging' storm

FREDERICTON — Kevin Doremus says the eyes of hurricanes, including Fiona — a storm that barrelled into Atlantic Canada last month causing widespread damage — look like open-air domes, similar to sports arenas.

Oct 12, 2022 7:12 AM Read more >

Alberta's labour shortage and Deputy PM's friend-shoring: In The News for Oct. 12

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 Oct. 12 ... What we are watching in Canada ...

Oct 12, 2022 2:15 AM Read more >