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Conservative tension with anti-abortion groups an echo of Liberal battle in the 1990s

Conservative tension with anti-abortion groups an echo of Liberal battle in the 1990s

OTTAWA — Patrick Johnston has been having flashbacks about his own unhappy experience in federal politics as he watches attempts by anti-abortion groups to influence the outcome of next week's Conservative convention.
Who have provinces pegged to receive COVID-19 vaccines in the coming weeks?

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

As COVID-19 vaccine supplies ramp up across the country, most provinces and territories have released details of who can expect to receive a shot in the coming weeks.
Ford government trampled democracy with mid-election changes, Toronto tells top court

Ford government trampled democracy with mid-election changes, Toronto tells top court

OTTAWA — The City of Toronto is telling the Supreme Court of Canada the Ontario government "trampled on" basic democratic norms when it slashed the size of city council during a municipal election.
The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Wednesday, March 10, 2021

The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Wednesday, March 10, 2021

The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 4 a.m. ET on Wednesday, March 10, 2021. There are 893,518 confirmed cases in Canada. _ Canada: 893,518 confirmed cases (30,179 active, 841,035 resolved, 22,304 deaths).
A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Wednesday, March 10, 2021

A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Wednesday, March 10, 2021

The latest numbers on COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada as of 4 a.m. ET on Wednesday, March 10, 2021. In Canada, the provinces are reporting 77,818 new vaccinations administered for a total of 2,543,253 doses given. Nationwide, 579,032 people or 1.
The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Tuesday, March 9, 2021

The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Tuesday, March 9, 2021

The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 7:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday, March 9, 2021. There are 893,518 confirmed cases in Canada. _ Canada: 893,518 confirmed cases (30,179 active, 841,035 resolved, 22,304 deaths).
A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Tuesday, March 9, 2021

A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Tuesday, March 9, 2021

The latest numbers on COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada as of 10:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday, March 9, 2021. In Canada, the provinces are reporting 77,818 new vaccinations administered for a total of 2,543,253 doses given. Nationwide, 579,032 people or 1.
Trudeau says J&J vaccine faces production challenges

Trudeau says J&J vaccine faces production challenges

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canada has been warned of manufacturing problems plaguing the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada for Tuesday, March 9

The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada for Tuesday, March 9

The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada (all times Eastern): 6:30 p.m.
Horse-racing industry demands protections as MPs mull opening up single-game betting

Horse-racing industry demands protections as MPs mull opening up single-game betting

OTTAWA — Canada's horse-racing industry is calling for special protections as legislators weigh a private member's bill to allow one-game sports betting. Betting on single games or competitions is currently illegal for all sports except horse-racing.