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Trudeau, Singh pressed on parties' decisions to access COVID-19 wage subsidy

Trudeau, Singh pressed on parties' decisions to access COVID-19 wage subsidy

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau faced multiple questions Monday on why his party applied for a federal wage subsidy program for organizations facing economic hardship due to COVID-19.
Guy Laliberte wants to buy back Cirque du soleil, keep headquarters in Montreal

Guy Laliberte wants to buy back Cirque du soleil, keep headquarters in Montreal

MONTREAL — Cirque du soleil founder Guy Laliberte says he wants to buy back the internationally celebrated circus company he created more than 35 years ago.
The plan for Parliament and COVID-19 transparency; In The News for May 25

The plan for Parliament and COVID-19 transparency; In The News for May 25

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 May 25 ... --- COVID-19 in Canada ...
A look at how provinces plan to emerge from COVID-19 shutdown

A look at how provinces plan to emerge from COVID-19 shutdown

Provinces have been releasing plans for easing restrictions that were put in place to limit the spread of COVID-19.
'It's awful': Calgary homeless sleeping outdoors over fears of catching COVID-19

'It's awful': Calgary homeless sleeping outdoors over fears of catching COVID-19

CALGARY — Gordon Kelter has something to fear more than not having a bed to sleep in at night — catching COVID-19.
Minds behind pandemic predicting algorithm already thinking about future beyond COVID-19

Minds behind pandemic predicting algorithm already thinking about future beyond COVID-19

OTTAWA — The Canadian researcher who was among the first to predict the deadly spread of COVID-19 says the world needs to change the way it monitors for and reacts to disease outbreaks. Dr.
Food inspection agency says variety of vegan chocolate bars contains milk

Food inspection agency says variety of vegan chocolate bars contains milk

OTTAWA — The Canada Food Inspection Agency has issued a warning that a brand of vegan chocolate bars actually contains milk.
Premier says anyone who wants a COVID-19 test will be able to get one

Premier says anyone who wants a COVID-19 test will be able to get one

TORONTO — Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced Sunday that anyone in the province can get tested for COVID-19, regardless of whether they have symptoms, as cases continued to mount and officials criticized thousands of people who gathered in a Toronto
Deal struck to dismantle blockades at Manitoba Hydro site, Indigenous group says

Deal struck to dismantle blockades at Manitoba Hydro site, Indigenous group says

SPLIT LAKE, Man.
Toronto officials say crowds eased at park flooded by thousands on Saturday

Toronto officials say crowds eased at park flooded by thousands on Saturday

TORONTO — A downtown Toronto park flooded by a crowd of thousands on Saturday had largely emptied on Sunday as police and bylaw officers turned up in full force.
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