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A look at the lives lost in the April 2020 Nova Scotia mass shooting

HALIFAX — The victims in one of Canada's worst mass killings included an RCMP officer, a teacher, health-care workers, retirees, neighbours of the shooter and two correctional officers killed in their home.

Apr 15, 2021 7:11 AM Read more >

Families of N.S. mass shooting victims left with vivid memories, searing grief

HALIFAX — Tom Bagley's birthday was just two days away on April 19, 2020, when his daughter Charlene called his cottage in West Wentworth, N.S., and small talk ensued about the possibility of a socially distanced party in her driveway.

Apr 15, 2021 7:04 AM Read more >

Toronto COVID field hospital and MP in his birthday suit: In The News for April 15

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 15 ... What we are watching in Canada ...

Apr 15, 2021 2:27 AM Read more >

Mi'kmaq fisher argues feds becoming more aggressive in seizures of Indigenous gear

HALIFAX — A Mi'kmaq man who has been battling for Indigenous fishing rights says the recent seizure of his crab traps suggests Ottawa is becoming more aggressive on the water.

Apr 15, 2021 2:00 AM Read more >

The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Thursday, April 15, 2021

The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 4 a.m. ET on Thursday, April 15, 2021. There are 1,087,152 confirmed cases in Canada. _ Canada: 1,087,152 confirmed cases (80,201 active, 983,506 resolved, 23,445 deaths).

Apr 15, 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 15, 2021 2:00 AM Read more >

A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Thursday, April 15, 2021

The latest numbers on COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada as of 4 a.m. ET on Thursday, April 15, 2021. In Canada, the provinces are reporting 298,192 new vaccinations administered for a total of 8,896,462 doses given. Nationwide, 840,602 people or 2.

Apr 15, 2021 2:00 AM Read more >

First case of COVID-19 confirmed in Iqaluit as city locks down

IQALUIT, Nunavut — Nunavut has confirmed the first case of COVID-19 in Iqaluit, the territory's largest community. Chief public health officer Dr.

Apr 14, 2021 9:30 PM Read more >

A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Wednesday, April 14, 2021

The latest numbers on COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada as of 10:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, April 14, 2021. In Canada, the provinces are reporting 298,192 new vaccinations administered for a total of 8,896,462 doses given.

Apr 14, 2021 9:18 PM Read more >

Ontario sees vaccine supply issues, Ottawa keeps AstraZeneca on the market

Ontario blamed a vaccine shortage in some areas on a delayed shipment Wednesday as Ottawa pledged to keep pumping out Oxford-AstraZeneca shots following a safety review that found the product's benefits far outweigh its rare risks.

Apr 14, 2021 7:04 PM Read more >