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Canadian warship transits South China Sea amid heightened diplomatic tensions

OTTAWA — A Canadian warship sailed through sensitive waters near China this week amid heightened tensions between the two countries.

Mar 31, 2021 3:21 PM Read more >

Winnipeg's drinking water source of frustration for Indigenous community

TORONTO — About 100 million litres of fresh water flows west to the city of Winnipeg every day but the struggling Indigenous people who live on the shores of Shoal Lake say no benefits have ever flowed east to them.

Mar 31, 2021 3:00 PM Read more >

PBO sees $363 billion deficit, warns of pitfalls from Liberals' promised stimulus

OTTAWA — The federal response to the COVID-19 pandemic should send the deficit to $363.

Mar 31, 2021 2:47 PM Read more >

Families reach $5.5-million settlement in lawsuit against Quebec long-term care home

MONTREAL — Lawyers for residents and families suing a Montreal-area long-term care home ravaged by the pandemic's first wave said Wednesday they had reached a $5.5-million settlement with the facility's owners.

Mar 31, 2021 2:00 PM Read more >

Opposition shuts WE hearing as Liberals again refuse to let staffer testify

OTTAWA — Opposition members shut down a parliamentary committee hearing Wednesday after the Liberal government once again refused to let a political aide appear to answer questions about the now-dead deal with WE Charity.

Mar 31, 2021 1:54 PM Read more >

Quebecers to hold events ahead of Easter holiday to honour female victims of violence

MONTREAL — Several events are taking place across Quebec ahead of the Easter holiday to honour the memories of the women who have recently died in the province from domestic assault.

Mar 31, 2021 5:00 AM Read more >

COVID-19 crisis entering 'final stretch,' says Trudeau: In The News for March 31

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 March 31 ... What we are watching in Canada ...

Mar 31, 2021 2:19 AM Read more >

A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Wednesday, March 31, 2021

The latest numbers on COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada as of 4 a.m. ET on Wednesday, March 31, 2021. In Canada, the provinces are reporting 169,920 new vaccinations administered for a total of 5,470,884 doses given. Nationwide, 679,469 people or 1.

Mar 31, 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.

Mar 31, 2021 2:00 AM Read more >

The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Wednesday, March 31, 2021

The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 4 a.m. ET on Wednesday, March 31, 2021. There are 976,598 confirmed cases in Canada. _ Canada: 976,598 confirmed cases (46,395 active, 907,277 resolved, 22,926 deaths).

Mar 31, 2021 2:00 AM Read more >