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Former Liberal MP Raj Grewal, charged by RCMP, has case adjourned to January

Former Liberal MP Raj Grewal, charged by RCMP, has case adjourned to January

OTTAWA — A former Liberal MP facing charges of fraud and breach of trust related to his time in office has had his case adjourned until early next year. Lawyers for Raj Grewal and the Crown agreed to have the case return to court Jan.
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'I don't want to go through this ever in my life again,' LTC resident tells inquiry

'I don't want to go through this ever in my life again,' LTC resident tells inquiry

One by one, residents of Ontario's long-term care homes described the emotional devastation caused by the COVID-19 lockdown to an independent inquiry — and implored the governments to address isolation before the second wave of COVID-19 crashes down.
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Unsealing files poses 'grave safety risks,' Shermans' estate trustees tell top court

Unsealing files poses 'grave safety risks,' Shermans' estate trustees tell top court

OTTAWA — The estates of murder victims Barry and Honey Sherman argued Tuesday in the Supreme Court of Canada that unsealing files related to the wealthy Toronto couple would pose serious safety risks to estate trustees and beneficiaries.
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COVID-19 testing by appointment and new baby panda: In The News for Oct. 6

COVID-19 testing by appointment and new baby panda: In The News for Oct. 6

In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of Oct. 6 ... What we are watching in Canada ...
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Canadians divided over whether to let pandemic disrupt Halloween, holidays: Poll

Canadians divided over whether to let pandemic disrupt Halloween, holidays: Poll

OTTAWA — Canadians are divided about whether to let the COVID-19 pandemic disrupt their plans for upcoming holidays and seasonal events, a new poll suggests.
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The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Oct. 6

The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Oct. 6

The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 4 a.m. EDT on Oct. 6, 2020: There are 168,961 confirmed cases in Canada.
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The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Oct. 5

The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Oct. 5

The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 8:36 p.m. EDT on Oct. 5, 2020: There are 168,961 confirmed cases in Canada.
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Nunavut confirms nine positive COVID-19 cases at mine, others presumptive

Nunavut confirms nine positive COVID-19 cases at mine, others presumptive

IQALUIT, Nunavut — Nunavut has confirmed nine positive cases of COVID-19 at the Hope Bay gold mine in the western part of the territory. The Nunavut government announced the positive cases in a news release Monday evening.
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Alarm system being considered after gush of water from dam kills angler in B.C.

Alarm system being considered after gush of water from dam kills angler in B.C.

VANCOUVER — A dam operator investigating an unexpected surge of water that rolled down a North Vancouver river and killed an angler says it's exploring the possibility of an alarm system at the site.
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The latest developments on COVID-19 in Canada

The latest developments on COVID-19 in Canada

The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada (all times Eastern): --- 6:28 p.m. B.C.'s top doctor says the curve of the COVID-19 pandemic in the province is not ticking upwards as rapidly as it had been recently. Provincial health officer Dr.
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