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Acadian group backs appointment of judge, educator to New Brunswick language review

The Canadian Press

February 26, 2021
FREDERICTON — New Brunswick has appointed a provincial court judge and a former deputy education minister to oversee a review of the province's Official Languages Act.The ...

Committee of Fredericton City Hall creates new terms for city's poet laureate

February 26, 2021

Who have provinces pegged to receive COVID-19 vaccines in the coming weeks?

February 26, 2021

More must be done to address problems of workplace harassment, intimidation, PM says

February 26, 2021

New vaccine brings optimism amid rising threat of variants, high case counts

February 26, 2021

Address anti-Indigenous racism in health care before expanding MAID: advocates, MP

February 26, 2021

Erin O'Toole spent $3.69 million on bid for Conservative party leadership

February 26, 2021

The latest developments on COVID-19 in Canada on Friday, Feb. 26, 2021

February 26, 2021

Health Canada approves AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine

February 26, 2021

The U.S. secretary of state's 'visit' and wayward seals: In The News for Feb. 26

February 26, 2021

U.S. pandemic diplomacy continues with Blinken's Zoom meeting with Trudeau, Garneau

February 26, 2021

Some Quebec movie theatres reopen Friday, but owners worry plan not sustainable

February 26, 2021

A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Friday, Feb. 26, 2021

February 25, 2021

The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Friday, Feb. 26, 2021

February 25, 2021

Visa services at Canadian embassy in China contracted out under Conservatives: Blair

February 25, 2021

B.C. businessman dinged for illegal donation to NDP MP's 2015 campaign

February 25, 2021

Logging delay agreement for B.C. old-growth tree stand helps endangered spotted owls

February 25, 2021


B.C. mayor says she's sorry for online post that wasn't meant to be racist

February 25, 2021

Public health agency investigating quarantine sexual assault allegations

February 25, 2021

Highlights of the auditor general's 2021 reports

February 25, 2021

Feds didn't supply enough resources to end water advisories on First Nations: auditor

February 25, 2021

Navy and coast guard's shipbuilding plan plagued by delays, auditor general says

February 25, 2021

Supreme Court declines to hear Crown appeal of overturned N.S. murder conviction

February 25, 2021

Quebec health authority hires Indigenous staff, promises changes after Echaquan death

February 25, 2021

Desmond inquiry: psychologist describes spotty treatment, marital difficulties

February 25, 2021

Quebec starts COVID-19 vaccination bookings for seniors; those in Ontario must wait

February 25, 2021

Justice minister to seek judge's removal after Supreme Court declines to hear appeal

February 25, 2021

The latest developments on COVID-19 in Canada on Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021

February 25, 2021

Justice Minister David Lametti proposes permanent justice reforms in wake of pandemic

February 25, 2021

Military reeling as new defence chief steps aside amid allegations of misconduct

February 25, 2021

Police chiefs endorse new 'Rescu' platform used to find missing kids

February 25, 2021

Hybrid Parliament saves about $6.2 million a year, budget officer says

February 25, 2021

U.S. secretary of state plans virtual visits Friday with Trudeau, Garneau, Mexico

February 25, 2021

Admiral Art McDonald steps down and a butter controversy: In The News for Feb. 25

February 25, 2021

Who have provinces have pegged to receive COVID-19 vaccines in the coming weeks?

February 25, 2021

Alberta to introduce budget: Promising renewed fight on COVID-19, but more red ink

February 25, 2021

Vaccine hesitancy declining among Quebec health-care workers, researchers say

February 25, 2021

Pandemic increased direct aid to fossil fuel producers, new study shows

February 25, 2021

Poll finds strong support for expanding access to medical assistance in dying

February 25, 2021

Complaints spike as taxpayers' watchdog to review CRA handling of locked accounts

February 25, 2021

Group pushes to have once thriving Charlottetown Black neighbourhood commemorated

February 25, 2021

Feds get another month to reform assisted-dying law as bill stalls in the Commons

February 25, 2021

Admiral Art McDonald steps aside as defence chief amid investigation

February 24, 2021

A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021

February 24, 2021

The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021

February 24, 2021

Presidential envoy John Kerry, Canada's Wilkinson discuss shared climate priorities

February 24, 2021

Canada heralds first COVAX vaccine in Africa; NDP criticizes Canada for using program

February 24, 2021

From hockey rinks to Canada's Wonderland, notable sites become vaccine clinics

February 24, 2021

Presidential envoy John Kerry, Canada's Wilkinson discuss shared climate priorities

February 24, 2021

NDP will not trigger election as long as pandemic continues: Singh

February 24, 2021

Judge correctly found refugee pact violates charter, lawyer tells appeal court

February 24, 2021

'Serious concerns:' Alberta First Nations oppose coal expansion in Rocky Mountains

February 24, 2021

Conservatives' Erin O'Toole hitting turbulence after six months as party leader

February 24, 2021

Seniors now able to book COVID-19 shots in two provinces, with more on the way

February 24, 2021

Excessive isolation in Canada's prisons amounts to torture, criminologists report

February 24, 2021

Desmond inquiry: psychologist says soldier showed no signs he was an abusive husband

February 24, 2021

Nunavut community declares state of emergency over rising COVID-19 numbers

February 24, 2021

Feds need plan to vaccinate urban Indigenous people, friendship centres say

February 24, 2021

The latest developments on COVID-19 in Canada on Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021

February 24, 2021

Legault government taps Environment Minister Benoit Charette to oversee racism fight

February 24, 2021

Some travellers from Toronto Pearson International Airport violating Quarantine Act

February 24, 2021

PBO's latest estimate says warships will cost $77B as estimated price jumps $17B

February 24, 2021

Biden pledges to help two Michaels and a blackface 'error': In The News for Feb. 24

February 24, 2021

A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021

February 23, 2021

The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021

February 23, 2021

Liberal cabinet minister Jean-Yves Duclos steps aside to recover from illness

February 23, 2021

Judge says he did sever ties with Black federation on fear of suspension

February 23, 2021

No details: Alberta energy minister announces date for start of coal consultations

February 23, 2021

Desmond inquiry: psychiatrist says stressors caused relapses for soldier with PTSD

February 23, 2021

Canada, Australia agree to co-ordinate efforts on regulation of online platforms

February 23, 2021

COVID-19 cases more than double in federal prisons during second wave of pandemic

February 23, 2021

'I don't want a small town:' Airport leaders rally to save control towers

February 23, 2021

B.C. advocates say relaxed drug offence penalties not enough amid deadly supply

February 23, 2021

Top doctor says vaccines could allow toughest restrictions to lift before September

February 23, 2021

The latest developments on COVID-19 in Canada on Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2021

February 23, 2021

Security committee of MPs, senators to review RCMP's federal policing activities

February 23, 2021

Jordan's Principle order may cost feds $15 billion in compensation, PBO says

February 23, 2021

New Brunswick auditor general says NB Power must make debt reduction a priority

February 23, 2021

Trudeau and Biden meet, and something new from Disney Plus: In The News for Feb. 23

February 23, 2021

Government agrees people with mental illness should have access to MAID — in 2 years

February 23, 2021

Biden on China's detention of two Michaels: 'Human beings are not bartering chips'

February 23, 2021

Crown seeks six-year prison sentence for Ranger who rammed gate at Rideau Hall

February 23, 2021

Canada defends refugee pact with United States in appeal hearing

February 23, 2021

Nunavut government tables health-focused budget, deficit less than predicted

February 23, 2021

A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Monday, Feb. 22, 2021

February 22, 2021

The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Monday, Feb. 22, 2021

February 22, 2021

Commons committee censures firearms association over inflammatory comments

February 22, 2021

Alberta cabinet minister reacts to government silence on Edmonton torch parade

February 22, 2021

Air traffic controllers say potential cuts at Nav Canada would put lives at risk

February 22, 2021

Screen-shared vision: Biden-Trudeau meeting to feature common ground, old irritants

February 22, 2021

Canada missed chance to help homegrown vaccines move quickly last spring: developers

February 22, 2021

'Trojan Horse:' Alberta to argue that federal assessment law unconstitutional

February 22, 2021

The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada for Monday, Feb. 22, 2021

February 22, 2021

Conservatives win all-party support of Uighur genocide vote in House of Commons

February 22, 2021

Report says mandatory ship speeds required to protect right whales in Cabot Strait

February 22, 2021

Vaccine arrivals and new border restrictions: In The News for Feb. 22

February 22, 2021

Stricter public health measures come into effect at Canadian borders, airports

February 22, 2021

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