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Government will hire more staff to address veterans' backlog, caseloads: minister

OTTAWA — The federal Liberal government is promising to hire more staff to tackle a backlog of requests for assistance and shortage of case managers that is leaving many disabled veterans without the help they need.

Nov 10, 2021 1:53 PM Read more >

COVID-19 cases surge in Yukon, double vaccinated cases rising, says health officer

WHITEHORSE — Yukon Premier Sandy Silver says leading Canada in COVID-19 vaccination rates didn't protect the territory from an "inevitable" recent surge in cases, prompting the return to tighter restrictions.

Nov 10, 2021 1:17 PM Read more >

Quebec zoo owner pleads guilty to animal welfare violations, criminal charges dropped

MONTREAL — The former owner of a zoo in central Quebec has pleaded guilty to animal welfare offences, but will avoid criminal charges.

Nov 10, 2021 12:59 PM Read more >

Data breaches in N.L. cyberattack spread, three of four health regions affected

ST. JOHN'S, N.L.

Nov 10, 2021 12:46 PM Read more >

Zero emission cars, shipping routes latest Canadian promises at COP26 climate talks

OTTAWA — Canada is among 19 countries promising to eliminate greenhouse-gas emissions from some international shipping routes at the COP26 climate talks in Scotland today.

Nov 10, 2021 12:40 PM Read more >

Canadian Coast Guard adds second-hand icebreaker to fleet at a cost of $45 million

OTTAWA — The Canadian Coast Guard is adding another ship to its fleet. The federal government announced today that it is purchasing a second-hand icebreaker for $45 million to make sure the coast guard has enough ships.

Nov 10, 2021 11:40 AM Read more >

Annamie Paul hands in resignation as Green leader, and quits the party

OTTAWA — Annamie Paul, the Green Party leader, has formally resigned and has also handed in her party membership.

Nov 10, 2021 11:06 AM Read more >

Archeological dig in Newfoundland unearths what could be Canada's oldest English coin

CUPIDS, N.L. — An archeologist in eastern Newfoundland says his team has unearthed what could be the oldest English coin ever found in Canada.

Nov 10, 2021 11:03 AM Read more >

New book gives glimpse at how deal came together to release Meng, free 'two Michaels'

OTTAWA — President Joe Biden's determination to take a hands-off approach to the administration of justice in the United States impeded initial Canadian efforts to pressure the U.S.

Nov 10, 2021 10:35 AM Read more >

Biden to host Canadian, Mexican leaders at first Three Amigos summit since 2016

WASHINGTON — Canada, the United States and Mexico are getting the band back together. U.S.

Nov 10, 2021 10:19 AM Read more >