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PBO says Liberal pledge to get GST from goods in Amazon warehouses could net $600M

OTTAWA — The parliamentary budget officer estimates the Trudeau Liberals' pledge to collect federal sales tax on some goods sitting in Amazon warehouses could net Ottawa just over $600 million.

Feb 18, 2021 12:47 PM Read more >

Canada, Britain slap sanctions on Myanmar officials for abuses in military coup

OTTAWA — Canada and Britain have joined forces once again, this time to impose new sanctions on Myanmar after its military toppled its elected government in a coup.

Feb 18, 2021 11:52 AM Read more >

Quebec to compensate movie theatres for lost snack revenue after 'Popcorngate'

MONTREAL — The Quebec government will compensate movie theatre owners for lost concession stand revenue, Premier Francois Legault said Thursday, following a disagreement that he dubbed "Popcorngate.

Feb 18, 2021 11:40 AM Read more >

Supreme Court of Canada to look at mandatory minimum firearm sentence

OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada will look at the constitutionality of a mandatory minimum penalty of four years in prison for recklessly firing a gun.

Feb 18, 2021 10:13 AM Read more >

Canada home to health research successes, but needs culture shift: expert

VANCOUVER — Canada is home to significant scientific expertise and research tackling COVID-19, though one expert says long-standing hurdles make it difficult for the country to punch above its weight in the global fight against the virus.

Feb 18, 2021 8:11 AM Read more >

Here are five projects by companies tackling COVID-19 to watch in Canada

VANCOUVER — It's been a little more than a year since scientists and biotech companies around the world pivoted to understanding, treating and preventing COVID-19. Here are five projects to watch led by experts in Canada: CanCOGeN.

Feb 18, 2021 8:10 AM Read more >

Quebec vaccine committee results and 7-Eleven alcohol plans: In The News for Feb. 18

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 Feb. 18... What we are watching in Canada ...

Feb 18, 2021 3:15 AM Read more >

In Montreal's Little Burgundy, hopes of reviving a hub of the city's Black community

MONTREAL — In Montreal's Little Burgundy neighbourhood, where the city's English-speaking Black community is rooted, some locals are seeking to revive an institution that once served as a community hub.

Feb 18, 2021 3:00 AM Read more >

A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Thursday, Feb. 18, 2021

The latest numbers on COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada as of 4 a.m. ET on Thursday, Feb. 18, 2021. In Canada, the provinces are reporting 22,252 new vaccinations administered for a total of 1,329,036 doses given.

Feb 18, 2021 3:00 AM Read more >

The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Thursday, Feb. 18, 2021

The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 4 a.m. ET on Thursday, Feb. 18, 2021. There are 834,182 confirmed cases in Canada. _ Canada: 834,182 confirmed cases (32,986 active, 779,761 resolved, 21,435 deaths).

Feb 18, 2021 3:00 AM Read more >