The Canadian Press

Quebec testing centres overwhelmed by the fifth wave of COVID-19

MONTREAL — COVID-19 testing centres in Quebec are being overwhelmed by the pandemic’s fifth wave, with long lineups to get a test and delays in results...

Liberals kick-start trade pact challenge to U.S. duties slapped on softwood lumber

OTTAWA — The federal Liberals have put the White House on notice that Canada will officially challenge the legality of an American decision to hike duties...

Feds moving to ban plastic straws, bags by end of 2022: Guilbeault

OTTAWA — It’s the end of days for plastic grocery bags and Styrofoam takeout containers in Canada. Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault published draft regulations Tuesday outlining...

Tories boycott security committee over refusal to release docs on fired scientists

OTTAWA — Erin O’Toole is refusing to name Conservative members to the national security and intelligence committee of parliamentarians. The Conservative leader pulled his party’s MPs...

Foreign Affairs Minister Joly tests positive for COVID-19 and is isolating

OTTAWA — Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly has tested positive for COVID-19 after taking a rapid test. Joly disclosed the result Monday on Twitter, saying she...

Canada’s electric vehicle charging ambitions falling short, industry group says

Quebec brings back tough health measures as COVID-19 case numbers soar

MONTREAL — Amid rapidly growing COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations, Quebec announced Monday it is bringing back tough new restrictions in an effort to stop the spread....

New COVID-19 restrictions in effect for parts of Canada; some productions cancelled

Tougher public health restrictions came into effect Monday in many parts of Canada as some regions continue to deal with concerning COVID-19 case counts and rising...

Think you have COVID-19 during the Omicron wave? Here’s what to do

OTTAWA — Nearly two years into the pandemic, most people know what to do when they feel ill to stop the spread of COVID-19. The highly...

COVID-19 cases surge as provinces scramble to re-impose restrictions

Large parts of Canada are starting to hunker down, with new restrictions coming into effect as a fifth wave of COVID−19 fuelled by the Omicron variant...