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Childcare adds to strain for working mothers as pace of job gains slows

OTTAWA — Canada's working mothers saw their jobs gains stall in November after months of growth, and those who are working are seeing greater strains on their working hours to care for their children, Statistics Canada says.

Dec 4, 2020 3:31 PM Read more >

Trudeau brushes off India's criticism for standing with farmers in anti-Modi protests

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau rejected the diplomatic scolding Canada's envoy to India received on Friday for his recent comments in support of protesting Indian farmers.

Dec 4, 2020 2:58 PM Read more >

Moderna COVID vaccine best for Nunavut because of storage, shipping: top doctor

IQALUIT, Nunavut — Nunavut is looking to get the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine once it is available in Canada. The territory's chief public health officer, Dr.

Dec 4, 2020 2:19 PM Read more >

Three charged, including spouse, with supplying ammunition to N.S. mass shooter

HALIFAX — Three people, including the killer's former spouse, have been charged with supplying ammunition to the gunman who killed 22 people in the April 18-19 mass shooting in Nova Scotia.

Dec 4, 2020 12:29 PM Read more >

Trudeau stresses digital tech's potential — and dangers — at global AI summit

MONTREAL — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau kicked off the inaugural meeting of a global council on artificial intelligence by warning of the danger of unbridled digital technology, despite its potential to change the world for the better.

Dec 4, 2020 9:48 AM Read more >

'My only wish:' Children asking pet charity to help their furry friends at Christmas

CALGARY — One child asks for a coat for her dog in case her family gets evicted. Another girl hopes Santa can bring her pet medication he needs. Another wishes for enough dog food.

Dec 4, 2020 3:00 AM Read more >

Ontario COVID-19 task force and Biden's mask plan: In The News for Dec. 4

In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kick-start your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of Dec. 4 ... What we are watching in Canada ...

Dec 4, 2020 2:07 AM Read more >

The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Friday, Dec. 4, 2020

The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 4:00 a.m. ET on Friday Dec. 4, 2020. There are 396,270 confirmed cases in Canada. Canada: 396,270 confirmed cases (69,255 active, 314,608 resolved, 12,407 deaths).

Dec 3, 2020 10:00 PM Read more >

Children and youth with special needs 'left out' of pandemic response: B.C. watchdog

VANCOUVER — Victoria O'Connor says she's reached a breaking point while constantly managing and advocating for the supports she needs for her twin sons, who are non-verbal and have been diagnosed with autism.

Dec 3, 2020 9:52 PM Read more >

COVID-19 vaccine approval could be days away as pressures mount on health-care system

Senior Health Canada officials said Thursday they could be just days away from approving a COVID-19 vaccine as many provinces reported increasing hospitalizations and Quebec cancelled plans to allow gatherings over the Christmas holidays.

Dec 3, 2020 7:44 PM Read more >