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Coast guard ship Edward Cornwallis renamed to honour peace treaty with Mi'kmaq

HALIFAX — A Canadian Coast Guard ship whose original name paid tribute to the controversial founder of Halifax is being renamed to recognize an 18th century peace treaty between a British governor and a Mi'kmaq chief.

Apr 6, 2021 8:49 AM Read more >

Inventive rescuers save moose chased onto ice of remote northern B.C. lake

TACHIE, B.C. — Residents of a remote community in northern British Columbia have worked together to save a moose stranded for days on the ice of Stuart Lake.

Apr 6, 2021 8:37 AM Read more >

E-learning for Peel Region schools; Broncos crash tribute: In The News for April 6

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 6 ... What we are watching in Canada ...

Apr 6, 2021 2:37 AM Read more >

The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Tuesday, April 6, 2021

The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 4 a.m. ET on Tuesday April 6, 2021. There are 1,014,373 confirmed cases in Canada. Canada: 1,014,373 confirmed cases (58,673 active, 932,582 resolved, 23,118 deaths) .

Apr 6, 2021 2:00 AM Read more >

A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Tuesday, April 6, 2021

The latest numbers on COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada as of 4 a.m. ET on Tuesday April 6, 2021. In Canada, the provinces are reporting 320,956 new vaccinations administered for a total of 6,554,489 doses given. Nationwide, 718,462 people or 1.

Apr 6, 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 6, 2021 2:00 AM Read more >

A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Monday, April 5, 2021

The latest numbers on COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada as of 11:00 p.m. ET on Monday April 5, 2021. In Canada, the provinces are reporting 320,956 new vaccinations administered for a total of 6,554,489 doses given. Nationwide, 718,462 people or 1.

Apr 5, 2021 9:07 PM Read more >

The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Monday, April 5, 2021

The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 10:00 p.m. ET on Monday April 5, 2021. There are 1,014,373 confirmed cases in Canada. Canada: 1,014,373 confirmed cases (58,673 active, 932,582 resolved, 23,118 deaths) .

Apr 5, 2021 8:19 PM Read more >

The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada for Monday, April 5, 2021

The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada (all times eastern): 7:45 p.m. An Alberta energy company says three positives cases of the Brazilian COVID-19 variant have been linked to its employees.

Apr 5, 2021 7:10 PM Read more >

Rising COVID-19 cases in Ontario, Quebec spark renewed concerns over hospital strain

Authorities in several provinces expressed concern on Monday that the recent rise in COVID-19 cases was putting renewed strain on the health-care system, as Quebec and Ontario brought in new restrictions to contain the spread of the virus.

Apr 5, 2021 2:53 PM Read more >