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Canada to spend big to 'punch way out of Covid recession'
So far, about 9.2 million Canadians, or just over 24 percent of the population, have received at least one vaccine dose.
Canadian government to send support to virus-hit province
Canada has recorded more than 1.1 million cases since the start of the pandemic and about 23,600 deaths.
Cole Sprouse, new girlfriend Ari Fournier pack on PDA in Canada
Cole Sprouse took Ari Fournier for a tour around Canada while on a break from filming "Riverdale."
Huawei exec's extradition fight enters final round in Canada
Meng remains under house arrest in her Vancouver mansion. Her extradition trial will resume on Wednesday and is scheduled to wrap up in mid-May, barring any appeals.
Biden, Trudeau renew strained US-Canadian ties
Biden and Trudeau said they addressed several mutual priorities, including climate change and revving up the North American economy.
Canadian MPs say China's treatment of Uighurs is 'genocide'
The motion also called for the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics to be moved if the "genocide" continues.
US, Britain say China breached Hong Kong deal by ousting lawmakers
China earlier this year imposed a tough security law aimed at curbing dissent in Hong Kong, which last year saw massive and sometimes destructive pro-democracy protests.
NBA News: Toronto Raptors may be banned from crossing the US-Canada border to play games
The US-Canada border is closed for non-essential travel, and those who do cross the border are subject to a 14-day quarantine.
Canada sword attacker kills two in Halloween rampage
The attacks occurred Saturday night in multiple locations in the Old Quebec neighbourhood.
China warns Canada against granting Hong Kongers sanctuary
The remarks by Cong Peiwu, Beijing's Ottawa envoy, prompted a rebuke from Canada's foreign minister, further escalating tensions between the two countries.
Fiat Chrysler to invest in electric car production in Canada
The company has agreed to invest up to Can$1.5 billion (US$1.1 billion) in southern Ontario's Windsor plant.
Saudi hosts G20 talks on virus recovery, debt relief
The World Bank on Monday said the debt of the world's 73 poorest countries grew 9.5 percent last year to a record $744 billion.
Apple enables Health Records feature for users in the UK and Canada
Health Records first launched in the United States in 2018 with only a few healthcare institutions supported.
Canada announces Can$590 mn investment in Ford electric car plant
If Canadians buy the electric vehicles produced at the plant, Canada will move towards its goal of net zero carbon emissions by 2050, Justin Trudeau said.
Seagram heiress jailed for bankrolling sex cult
The sentence handed down to Clare Bronfman was seen as particularly stiff, since prosecutors had themselves only called for five years of incarceration.
Woman arrested over ricin envelope addressed to Donald Trump
US media reported Saturday that authorities had intercepted an envelope laced with ricin addressed to Trump.
Canadian cable car severed for second time, sabotage suspected
The gondola operator said there were no guests nor as staff on board the cars when the line snapped.
Canada's top doctor urges mask wearing during sex, no kissing
She noted that there is a "very low likelihood" of transmission of the new coronavirus through semen or vaginal fluids.
UK vows aid budget is safe despite ministry's demise
The ministry is being subsumed into the Foreign Office, prompting fears Britain's £15-billion budget for international aid could be raided.
9-year-old helplessly watches mother getting fatally mauled by black bear
The woman was on the phone with her father outside the family cabin when the attack occurred.
Justin Trudeau names Canada's first female finance minister
Chrystia Freeland received a standing ovation after being sworn in at a small ceremony in Ottawa.
Salmonella outbreak causes US and Canadian Stores to recall contaminated onions
Over 600 people have fallen ill with salmonella infection from contaminated shipment of red, yellow and white onions
Canadian Brewery apologises for naming its beer after the Maori word for 'pubic hair'
Cultural appropriation backlash lands on the brewery for unknowingly branding their product with a Maori term thinking it means feather or fur.
New Zealand suspends extradition treaty with Hong Kong
Foreign Minister Winston Peters said "New Zealand can no longer trust that Hong Kong's criminal justice system is sufficiently independent from China".
Instagrammer spared jail time after endangering public by throwing chair from high-rise
The young woman pleaded guilty to the charge of mischief endangering life and received a fine and community service.
Racist man arrested after spitting at Asian woman
The man reportedly abused three people but his attack on one woman was caught on video.
UK, US and Canada accuse Russia of vaccine research hacking
The accusations came even before the publication of a long-awaited British parliamentary report into alleged Russian interference in the 2016 Brexit vote.
Meghan Markle wants to run for president of the US, claims royal author
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry moved to Los Angeles from Canada in late May amid the coronavirus pandemic.
UK ex-foreign ministers call for G7 Hong Kong monitor group
The letter addressed to Boris Johnson was signed by Malcolm Rifkind, Margaret Beckett, William Hague, Jeremy Hunt, David Miliband, David Owen and Jack Straw.
US borders with Canada, Mexico closed another month
The world's longest international frontier at 8,900 kms (5,500 miles) was closed to travellers on March 21, but trade in goods has continued.