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Dogs trained to detect COVID-19 in Vancouver health-care facilities

Dogs trained to detect COVID-19 in Vancouver health-care facilities

VANCOUVER — Researchers in Vancouver are working to unleash a new weapon they hope will defeat the spread of the virus that causes COVID-19.
Corrective to Aug. 10 story on Moderna building a production plant in Canada

Corrective to Aug. 10 story on Moderna building a production plant in Canada

OTTAWA — The Canadian Press erroneously reported in a story published Aug. 10 that Sanofi Pasteur's existing vaccine plant in Toronto makes flu vaccine.
PBO estimates federal government will profit in Air Canada aid deal

PBO estimates federal government will profit in Air Canada aid deal

OTTAWA — The federal government could make about $177 million over 10 years from a support deal it reached with Air Canada, the parliamentary budget officer said in a report Thursday. The PBO estimate is based on Air Canada using only part of the $5.
Quebec brothers accused in sister's abduction denied bail in Amber Alert case

Quebec brothers accused in sister's abduction denied bail in Amber Alert case

MONTREAL — Two brothers charged in connection with an alleged kidnapping of their teen sister have been denied bail.
Airlines support vaccine passports, Meng hearing continues : In The News for Aug. 12

Airlines support vaccine passports, Meng hearing continues : In The News for Aug. 12

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 Aug. 12 ... What we are watching in Canada ...
Meng's extradition case enters final leg with AG lawyer labelling her 'dishonest'

Meng's extradition case enters final leg with AG lawyer labelling her 'dishonest'

VANCOUVER — The United States has laid out a case against Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou that shows her actions meet the classic definition of "commercial dishonesty," said a lawyer for Canada's attorney general, as her case entered its final stage in
Saskatchewan man charged after landing helicopter at ice cream shop in small town

Saskatchewan man charged after landing helicopter at ice cream shop in small town

TISDALE, Sask. — Mounties say a man is in hot water for landing a helicopter to pick up a cool treat in a Saskatchewan town.
Wildfire risks increase with heat wave, some structure lost in voracious blaze

Wildfire risks increase with heat wave, some structure lost in voracious blaze

Heat warnings and special weather statements cover most of southern British Columbia as temperatures are forecast to soar through the weekend, magnifying anxiety about wildfire risk.
'A pretty big hole to climb out of:' Experts weigh in on Pallister stepping down

'A pretty big hole to climb out of:' Experts weigh in on Pallister stepping down

WINNIPEG — Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister's announcement that he isleaving the job has set in motion a leadership race, and experts say whoever takes the helm of the Progressive Conservatives will need to distance themselves from his record.
Here are the key players in the military's sexual misconduct scandal

Here are the key players in the military's sexual misconduct scandal

OTTAWA — The Canadian military has been roiled by allegations of misconduct and questions about due process. Here are the key players in the scandal: Gen. Jonathan Vance: Former chief of the defence staff who stepped down on Jan. 14.
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