First case of COVID-19 confirmed in Iqaluit as city locks down

IQALUIT, Nunavut — Nunavut has confirmed the first case of COVID-19 in Iqaluit, the territory’s largest community.  Chief public health officer Dr. Michael Patterson says the...

Italian-Canadians to get formal apology for treatment during Second World War

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will issue a formal apology next month for the treatment of Italian-Canadians during the Second World War. The government said...

Biden’s planned U.S. pullout from Afghanistan to use Sept. 11 anniversary as deadline

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden started the clock Wednesday on the long-awaited, long-promised withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan, setting the 20th anniversary of the attacks...

Conservative leader confirms free vote allowed on MP’s ‘sex-selective abortion’ bill

OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Erin O’Toole will allow a free vote on a caucus member’s push to ban “sex-selective abortions.” A private members’ bill on the...

Liberal MP caught stark naked during House of Commons video conference

OTTAWA — A Liberal MP was caught wearing his birthday suit in the virtual House of Commons. William Amos, who has represented the Quebec riding of...

AstraZeneca very safe, effective, with extremely rare risk of clots: Health Canada

Federal government unveils $1.5-billion plan to boost green building

OTTAWA — Infrastructure Minister Catherine McKenna has announced a $1.5-billion program designed to spur green building through retrofits, upgrades and new construction of public institutions. The...

Premier Francois Legault softens rules for outdoor mask use following criticism

MONTREAL — Quebec Premier Francois Legault softened some rules surrounding outdoor mask wearing on Wednesday after criticism from the public and members of the political opposition....