First victim of military helicopter crash identified
OTTAWA — A Nova Scotia man says his daughter Abbigail Cowbrough is one of the victims of the Canadian military helicopter crash in the...
Canada pulls off first virtual sitting of MPs with some technical glitches
OTTAWA — About 280 MPs took part Tuesday in Canada's first-ever virtual House of Commons and declared it a success despite numerous technical hiccups.
Commons Speaker...
Nearly 10,000 businesses apply for wage subsidy in first hours, Trudeau says
OTTAWA — Thousands of businesses have applied for the federal government's $73-billion wage subsidy program, joining a COVID-19 emergency economic plan that industry groups warn...
Wage subsidy program to help fund faith as congregations face COVID-19 crunch
OTTAWA — When the Archdiocese of Toronto cancelled services at its 225 parishes due to COVID-19, it faced a big financial hit, along with difficult layoffs and pay...
Trudeau says too early to discuss ‘immunity passports’ for people recovered from COVID
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says neither Ottawa nor the provinces are preparing plans to reopen the country that hinge on people being...
COVID-19 kills dozens more nursing home residents; emergency payouts top $22.4B
TORONTO — Dozens more deaths in long-term care homes were reported Friday as new figures indicated the extent of the economic dislocation caused by...
Trudeau unveils rent relief for small businesses hurt by COVID-19
OTTAWA — The federal government is providing rent relief to businesses that can't afford to pay their landlords at a time when their operations are seriously curtailed or shut down due...
No parades, no concerts, no fun? COVID-19 will ensure a summer like no other
TORONTO — From music festivals to carnivals to big screen blockbusters, COVID-19 has already put the kibosh on several summer highlights that define the season...
Scheer refuses to acknowledge MP’s controversial criticism of health officer
OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer refused Thursday to address controversial comments by a member of his caucus who is also seeking to replace...
Feds to announce new measures to mobilize scientists in COVID-19 fight
OTTAWA — The federal government is expected to announce today new measures aimed at mobilizing the country's scientists and researchers in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.
Scientists...
