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Economy adds 303,000 jobs in March, unemployment rate falls, Statistics Canada says

OTTAWA — Canada's economy added more than 300,000 jobs in March, once again outpacing expectations and putting the labour market on track to recoup all that was lost one year ago even before a federal budget rolls out with its promise of billions in

Apr 9, 2021 1:34 PM Read more >

Canadians react to Prince Philip's death, announced Friday

Prince Philip has died at age 99. Buckingham Palace said the Duke of Edinburgh passed away at home. Here's what Canadian public figures are saying about the Queen's husband: "I had the privilege of knowing Prince Philip almost my entire life.

Apr 9, 2021 1:18 PM Read more >

Alberta must retract Forest Act before it becomes law: Treaty 8 grand chief

EDMONTON — The Alberta government must pull back its new Forest Act before it becomes law next month, says the grand chief of the province's northern First Nations.

Apr 9, 2021 12:42 PM Read more >

A look at some of the trips Prince Philip made to Canada over the last seven decades.

Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, has died at age 99, Buckingham Palace said Friday. The Queen and Prince Philip have lavished much attention on Canada over their lives, each visiting the country more than 20 times over the years.

Apr 9, 2021 10:59 AM Read more >

Statistics Canada hires locals in First Nations to collect census amid COVID-19

OTTAWA — Statistics Canada is hiring local enumerators for the 2021 census in Indigenous, remote and northern communities to avoid outsiders needing to visit during the pandemic.

Apr 9, 2021 9:23 AM Read more >

Liberals, NDP gather for online conventions; volcano watch: In The News for April 9

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 April 9 ... What we are watching in Canada ...

Apr 9, 2021 2:27 AM Read more >

Who have provinces pegged to receive COVID-19 vaccines in the coming weeks?

As COVID-19 vaccine supplies ramp up across the country, most provinces and territories have released details of who can expect to receive a shot in the coming weeks.

Apr 9, 2021 2:00 AM Read more >

The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Friday, April 9, 2021

The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 4 a.m. ET on Friday, April 9, 2021. There are 1,036,023 confirmed cases in Canada. _ Canada: 1,036,023 confirmed cases (64,291 active, 948,521 resolved, 23,211 deaths).

Apr 9, 2021 2:00 AM Read more >

A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Friday, April 9, 2021

The latest numbers on COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada as of 4 a.m. ET on Friday, April 9, 2021. In Canada, the provinces are reporting 259,623 new vaccinations administered for a total of 7,251,427 doses given. Nationwide, 762,766 people or 2.

Apr 9, 2021 2:00 AM Read more >

A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Thursday, April 8, 2021

The latest numbers on COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada as of 10:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, April 8, 2021. In Canada, the provinces are reporting 259,623 new vaccinations administered for a total of 7,251,427 doses given. Nationwide, 762,766 people or 2.

Apr 8, 2021 8:38 PM Read more >