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The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Thursday, Feb. 11, 2021

The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Thursday, Feb. 11, 2021

The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 7:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, Feb. 11, 2021. There are 817,163 confirmed cases in Canada. _ Canada: 817,163 confirmed cases (37,747 active, 758,328 resolved, 21,088 deaths).
'Political gunfight:' Environmental law group challenges Alberta oil inquiry in court

'Political gunfight:' Environmental law group challenges Alberta oil inquiry in court

CALGARY — An environmental charity is arguing an inquiry into alleged foreign-led campaigns targeting the oil and gas sector set out to label green groups as anti-Alberta and disrupt their funding before hearing any evidence — accusations government
Ottawa approves Air Canada's $190-million Transat purchase

Ottawa approves Air Canada's $190-million Transat purchase

Canada's travel landscape could soon change after the federal government approved Air Canada's $190-million purchase of Transat A.T., after COVID-19 diminished the deal's value.
Ottawa approves Air Canada's $190-million Transat purchase

Ottawa approves Air Canada's $190-million Transat purchase

Canada's travel landscape could soon change after the federal government approved Air Canada's $190-million purchase of Transat A.T., after COVID-19 diminished the deal's value.
British Columbia seeks exemption from Ottawa on decriminalization as OD deaths soar

British Columbia seeks exemption from Ottawa on decriminalization as OD deaths soar

VANCOUVER — British Columbia is asking for a federal exemption to decriminalize the possession of small amounts of drugs for personal use after more people died from overdoses in 2020 than any other year.
The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada for Thursday, Feb. 11, 2021

The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada for Thursday, Feb. 11, 2021

The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada (all times eastern): 6:25 p.m. Health officials in Alberta are reporting 352 new cases of COVID-19 and 16 more deaths from the virus.
COVID-19 postpones voting, puts off school break, prompts search for more vaccine

COVID-19 postpones voting, puts off school break, prompts search for more vaccine

Concern over the spread of COVID-19 has delayed some voting in the Newfoundland and Labrador provincial election, postponed school holidays in Ontario and prompted Manitoba to seek vaccine from a Canadian supplier.
Ottawa approves Air Canada's $190-million Transat purchase

Ottawa approves Air Canada's $190-million Transat purchase

Canada's travel landscape is about to change after the federal government approved Air Canada's $190-million purchase of Transat A.T., after COVID-19 diminished the deal's value.
Alberta to expand world's largest connected stretch of boreal forest preserve

Alberta to expand world's largest connected stretch of boreal forest preserve

EDMONTON — Alberta plans to expand the world's largest connected stretch of boreal forest preserve.
Cut police, build affordable housing instead, says B.C. human rights commissioner

Cut police, build affordable housing instead, says B.C. human rights commissioner

VICTORIA — The all-party committee tasked with reviewing British Columbia's Police Act should consider deploying fewer police officers and using the money saved to build affordable housing, says the province's human rights commissioner.
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