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Apology in the works for descendants of Canada's only all-Black battalion: minister

Apology in the works for descendants of Canada's only all-Black battalion: minister

HALIFAX — Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan paid tribute Sunday to Canada’s only all-Black unit to serve during the First World War, saying the 600 members of No.
Quebec, Ontario officials say many vaccine appointments unfilled, ask seniors to act

Quebec, Ontario officials say many vaccine appointments unfilled, ask seniors to act

As COVID-19 cases continued to climb in Canada's two biggest provinces on Sunday, officials in Ontario and Quebec said there are vacant vaccination appointments that need to be filled.
'It's silly:' Director of Bigfoot movie thanks Alberta energy centre for controversy

'It's silly:' Director of Bigfoot movie thanks Alberta energy centre for controversy

EDMONTON — The director of a children's movie about Bigfoot wants to thank the Alberta government's energy centre for starting a "ludicrous" fight over the film.
Path out of pandemic isn't straightforward, but hope lies ahead: experts

Path out of pandemic isn't straightforward, but hope lies ahead: experts

TORONTO — There is a light at the end of the tunnel, COVID-19 experts say, even if it's hard to see it while more contagious virus variants plunge parts of Canada into the third wave of the pandemic.
The need for speed: How Canada approved five vaccines for COVID-19 in under a year

The need for speed: How Canada approved five vaccines for COVID-19 in under a year

OTTAWA — In the last four years, Health Canada has approved more than 1,500 new or updated pharmaceuticals. Ten of them are vaccines. Five of those are for COVID-19. Dr.
A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Sunday, March 28, 2021

A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Sunday, March 28, 2021

A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada The latest numbers on COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada as of 4:00 a.m. ET on Sunday, March 28, 2021.
Who have provinces pegged to receive COVID-19 vaccines in the coming weeks?

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.
The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Sunday, March 28, 2021

The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Sunday, March 28, 2021

The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 4:00 a.m. ET on Sunday, March 28, 2021. There are 961,083 confirmed cases in Canada.
B.C. mining laws raise questions as province looks to implement UN declaration

B.C. mining laws raise questions as province looks to implement UN declaration

VANCOUVER — The relationships between Indigenous nations and British Columbia's mining sector are set to change as the province works to match its laws with the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.
No winning ticket for Saturday's $6.5 million Lotto 649 jackpot

No winning ticket for Saturday's $6.5 million Lotto 649 jackpot

TORONTO — There was no winning ticket for Saturday's Lotto 649 jackpot of $6.5 million. However, the guaranteed one-million dollar prize went to a ticket holder in Ontario.
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