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The latest developments on the COVID-19 pandemic in Canada

The latest developments on the COVID-19 pandemic in Canada

OTTAWA — The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada (all times Eastern): 12:20 Canada's top public health officials say the accelerating rate of growth of COVID-19 in Canada is concerning. Chief public health officer Dr.
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The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Sept. 22

The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Sept. 22

The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 12:13 p.m. EDT on Sept. 22, 2020: There are 146,382 confirmed cases in Canada.
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Hurricane Teddy expected to push dangerous storm surge toward Nova Scotia

Hurricane Teddy expected to push dangerous storm surge toward Nova Scotia

HALIFAX — Residents of Halifax and of the province's eastern shore were being warned Tuesday to stay away from the coastline as hurricane Teddy made its way toward Atlantic Canada.
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Conservatives meet amid uncertainty about plans for return of Parliament

Conservatives meet amid uncertainty about plans for return of Parliament

OTTAWA — Federal Conservatives say so far there's no agreement on how members of Parliament will return to work with only one day to go before tomorrow's speech from the throne.
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Canada secures supply of COViD-19 drug remdesivir, more vaccine doses

Canada secures supply of COViD-19 drug remdesivir, more vaccine doses

OTTAWA — Canada has now committed more than $1 billion to buy doses of COVID-19 vaccines after securing a fifth deal with Sanofi and GlaxoSmithKline Tuesday.
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Ottawa affirms Mi'kmaq treaty rights in Nova Scotia lobster dispute

Ottawa affirms Mi'kmaq treaty rights in Nova Scotia lobster dispute

SAULNIERVILLE, N.S. — The federal government is affirming the Mi'kmaq First Nation's treaty rights in an ongoing dispute with non-Indigenous fishermen in southwestern Nova Scotia.
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Hurricane Teddy advances and majority support mask-wearing: In The News for Sept. 22

Hurricane Teddy advances and majority support mask-wearing: In The News for Sept. 22

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 Sept. 22 ... What we are watching in Canada ...
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Woman suspected of sending ricin to White House expected in court today

Woman suspected of sending ricin to White House expected in court today

ST. HUBERT, Que.
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John Horgan calls an election in British Columbia for Oct. 24

John Horgan calls an election in British Columbia for Oct. 24

LANGFORD, B.C. — Premier John Horgan called an early election Monday, saying British Columbia needs stability during the COVID-19 pandemic as opposition leaders accused him of putting politics ahead of the province's response to the virus.
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Quebec declares beginning of second wave as COVID-19 gains steam in central Canada

Quebec declares beginning of second wave as COVID-19 gains steam in central Canada

MONTREAL — COVID-19 appeared to be gaining steam in several regions of central Canada on Monday, prompting Quebec's public health director to announce the beginning of a second wave in that province.
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