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'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 2:00 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 1:07 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 9:00 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 8:52 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 6:44 PM Read more >

Metro Vancouver transit system confirms ransomware attack, says payment data secure

VANCOUVER — Metro Vancouver's transit authority is confirming that it was the target of a ransomware attack on part of its information technology systems.

Dec 3, 2020 6:40 PM Read more >

The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020

The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 7:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, Dec. 3, 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 5:53 PM Read more >

Liberals accuse Conservatives of disregarding court deadline, filibustering MAID bill

OTTAWA — Federal Liberals are accusing the Conservatives of thumbing their noses at a looming court deadline by filibustering a bill to expand access to medical assistance in dying.

Dec 3, 2020 5:01 PM Read more >

Alek Minassian said he is 99 per cent irredeemable after turning to the bible: court

TORONTO — The man who drove a van down a crowded Toronto sidewalk and killed 10 people said his actions are "99 per cent irredeemable" after turning to the bible in jail, court heard Thursday. Alek Minassian made the comment on Dec. 12, 2019, to Dr.

Dec 3, 2020 4:45 PM Read more >

Twist of fate: Prairie provinces become COVID-19 hot spot in pandemic's second wave

EDMONTON — The three Prairie provinces have become the epicentre of COVID-19's second wave in Canada — surpassing Ontario and Quebec, the two most populous provinces that were initially the hardest hit.

Dec 3, 2020 4:33 PM Read more >