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Feds change sick-leave benefit, applicants required to say if they travelled

OTTAWA — The federal government has ordered that anyone applying for COVID-19 benefits will need to report whether they have recently travelled outside of the country — though it isn’t clear how it will catch and penalize any cheaters.

Jan 11, 2021 2:20 PM Read more >

CRTC chairman questions CBC head over transparency amid broadcaster's online push

OTTAWA — Oversight and transparency took centre stage on Day 1 of a nearly three-week review of the Canadian Broadcasting Corp.'s broadcasting licences, as the rush to furnish digital content butts up against regulatory concerns.

Jan 11, 2021 2:12 PM Read more >

Ottawa gives accounting firm Deloitte $16M contract to track COVID-19 vaccinations

OTTAWA — The federal government has awarded international accounting firm Deloitte a $16-million contract to build a national computer system to manage the COVID-19 vaccine rollout.

Jan 11, 2021 2:03 PM Read more >

As Allan Legere parole hearing approaches, N.B. community recalls a reign of terror

As the Parole Board of Canada prepares to consider the supervised release of serial killer Allan Legere, some who lived through his terrifying rampage 31 years ago warn he can never be rehabilitated.

Jan 11, 2021 1:41 PM Read more >

'Incitement of insurrection': U.S. House begins push to get Trump out of White House

WASHINGTON, D.C. — With Joe Biden's inauguration just 10 days out, the U.S. capital battened down the hatches Monday as the chilling truth of the Capitol Hill incursion and the dire consequences for Donald Trump both came into sharper focus.

Jan 11, 2021 1:39 PM Read more >

Ex-Parti Quebecois member to plead not guilty to sexual assault charge

RIMOUSKI, Que. — Former Parti Quebecois member Harold LeBel intends to plead not guilty to a charge of sexual assault.

Jan 11, 2021 12:53 PM Read more >

Canada's COVID disparity and the Proud Boys: In The News for Jan. 11

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 Jan. 11 ... What we are watching in Canada ...

Jan 11, 2021 2:30 AM Read more >

A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Jan. 11, 2021

The latest numbers on COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada as of 4:00 a.m. ET on Monday Jan. 11, 2021. In Canada, the provinces are reporting 23,697 new vaccinations administered for a total of 319,938 doses given.

Jan 11, 2021 2:00 AM Read more >

The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Monday, Jan. 11, 2021

The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 4:00 a.m. ET on Monday Jan. 11, 2021. There are 660,289 confirmed cases in Canada. _ Canada: 660,289 confirmed cases (84,567 active, 558,772 resolved, 16,950 deaths).

Jan 11, 2021 2:00 AM Read more >

A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Jan. 10, 2021

The latest numbers on COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada as of 10:30 p.m. ET on Sunday Jan. 10, 2021. In Canada, the provinces are reporting 23,697 new vaccinations administered for a total of 319,938 doses given.

Jan 10, 2021 8:39 PM Read more >