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Families of downed Ukrainian Flight 752 victims struggle with loss a year later

A broken cellphone and a muddied wallet were the only possessions Alireza Ghandchi received from Iran after his wife and two children were killed in a Ukrainian plane crash last year. "No luggage, no dolls, no anything," he said.

Jan 4, 2021 7:56 PM Read more >

Airlines, travellers slam 'confusion' created by new COVID-19 testing rules

OTTAWA — Airlines and travellers say a slew of questions remain about the federal government's decision to require passengers returning to Canada to show negative results on COVID-19 tests taken abroad.

Jan 4, 2021 6:31 PM Read more >

Mother angry over travel scandal after Make-A-Wish trip postponed for sick son

EDMONTON — An Alberta mother says she's outraged by various politicians and staff who decided to travel abroad over the holidays, while a dream trip to Hawaii for her terminally ill son had to be postponed.

Jan 4, 2021 6:06 PM Read more >

B.C.'s top doctor limits staff increases at five industrial worksites

VICTORIA — Thousands of workers who would normally return to their jobs at industrial projects in northern British Columbia after the holiday break are spending more time at home in an effort to ease the strain on the region's health-care system.

Jan 4, 2021 5:56 PM Read more >

The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada on Jan. 4, 2021

The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada (all times Eastern): 6:45 p.m. Yukon is reporting another COVID-19 case, bringing the total infections in the territory to 65.

Jan 4, 2021 5:02 PM Read more >

Saskatchewan cabinet minister resigns after California trip, home listing questioned

REGINA — Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe, saying he failed to ask government members not to travel, has accepted the resignation of his highways minister for going to California over the holidays while people were urged to stay home.

Jan 4, 2021 4:57 PM Read more >

NDP MP's post on Israeli vaccinations in West Bank sparks social media dust-up

OTTAWA — A Twitter post by NDP MP Charlie Angus on Israel's vaccination policy has kicked up a storm of social media controversy. The online post links to a Jan.

Jan 4, 2021 4:54 PM Read more >

COVID-19 rules in B.C. 'fraught' with ambiguity: judge in child custody case

VANCOUVER — A British Columbia Supreme Court judge says the province's public health orders on COVID-19 are "fraught with inconsistency and ambiguity" in ruling on a dispute between former spouses on the custody of their children.

Jan 4, 2021 4:50 PM Read more >

Advocates call on provinces to vaccinate long-term care residents and workers faster

OTTAWA — Experts who advocate for improvements to long-term care in Canada say the provinces need to move faster to vaccinate residents and the people who look after them.

Jan 4, 2021 4:17 PM Read more >

Hammer drops on vacationing Alberta politicos, including premier's chief of staff

EDMONTON — Premier Jason Kenney has cracked down on members of his government's caucus and on staff who travelled out of the country during the holidays after he told Albertans to stay home.

Jan 4, 2021 4:15 PM Read more >