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Interprovincial travel and a dire situation in India: In The News for April 27

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 April 27 ... What we are watching in Canada ...

Apr 27, 2021 2:09 AM Read more >

Canadians view Derek Chauvin guilty verdict in George Floyd death as good news: poll

OTTAWA — A new survey suggests a vast majority of Canadians believe the verdict that found former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin guilty of the murder of George Floyd was good news.

Apr 27, 2021 2:00 AM Read more >

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.

Apr 27, 2021 2:00 AM Read more >

A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Tuesday, April 27, 2021

The latest numbers on COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada as of 4 a.m. ET on Tuesday, April 27, 2021. In Canada, the provinces are reporting 263,044 new vaccinations administered for a total of 12,307,785 doses given. Nationwide, 1,027,150 people or 2.

Apr 27, 2021 2:00 AM Read more >

The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Tuesday, April 27, 2021

The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 4 a.m. ET on Tuesday, April 27, 2021. There are 1,187,918 confirmed cases in Canada. Canada: 1,187,918 confirmed cases (85,178 active, 1,078,716 resolved, 24,024 deaths).

Apr 27, 2021 2:00 AM Read more >

A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Monday. April 26, 2021

The latest numbers on COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada as of 10:30 p.m. ET on Monday April 26, 2021. In Canada, the provinces are reporting 263,044 new vaccinations administered for a total of 12,307,785 doses given. Nationwide, 1,027,150 people or 2.

Apr 26, 2021 8:50 PM Read more >

Added restrictions coming to some provinces as Ontario requests military aid

The Ontario government has asked for military relief to help handle a rising COVID-19 crisis in its hospitals as several other provinces tightened health restrictions Monday to avoid a similar fate.

Apr 26, 2021 7:31 PM Read more >

The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Monday, April 26, 2021

The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 9:30 p.m. ET on Monday April 26, 2021. There are 1,187,918 confirmed cases in Canada. Canada: 1,187,918 confirmed cases (85,178 active, 1,078,716 resolved, 24,024 deaths).

Apr 26, 2021 7:31 PM Read more >

Ottawa pushes back on Ontario, Prairies crying no consultation on 2030 emissions goal

OTTAWA — The Prairies and Ontario say they weren't consulted about Canada's higher target to cut greenhouse gas pollution, while other provinces welcome the federal government's new goal for 2030.

Apr 26, 2021 7:22 PM Read more >

No election yet as Liberal minority government survives third budget confidence vote

OTTAWA — With the help of the NDP, Justin Trudeau's minority Liberal government has survived the last of three confidence votes on its massive budget.

Apr 26, 2021 5:31 PM Read more >