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TSB to weigh in on Iran report and Nygard's bail appeal: In The News for March 18

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 March 18 ... What we are watching in Canada ...

Mar 18, 2021 1:26 AM Read more >

What's at stake for the Conservatives this convention? The grassroots.

OTTAWA — If there's been one constant at Conservative conventions since the party's first in Montreal in 2005, it's been a fellow known as "Gord, from Red Deer.

Mar 18, 2021 1:00 AM Read more >

A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Mar. 18, 2021

The latest numbers on COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada as of 4:00 a.m. ET on Thursday, March 18, 2021. In Canada , the provinces are reporting 138,091 new vaccinations administered for a total of 3,409,400 doses given. Nationwide, 610,071 people or 1.

Mar 18, 2021 1:00 AM Read more >

The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Thursday, Mar. 18, 2021

The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 4:00 a.m. ET on Thursday, March 18, 2021. There are 919,239 confirmed cases in Canada. <b>_ Canada : 919,239 confirmed cases (31,600 active, 865,085 resolved, 22,554 deaths).

Mar 18, 2021 1:00 AM Read more >

Vaccines bring hope to Quebec care homes, but life slow to return to normal

LAVAL, Que. — Denise Laurin smiles and rocks her arms in a cradling motion as she describes becoming a great-grandmother for the first time in February.

Mar 18, 2021 1:00 AM Read more >

A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Wednesday, March 17, 2021

The latest numbers on COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada as of 10:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, March 17, 2021. In Canada, the provinces are reporting 138,091 new vaccinations administered for a total of 3,409,400 doses given.

Mar 17, 2021 7:44 PM Read more >

The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Wednesday, March 17, 2021

The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 7:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, March 17, 2021. There are 919,239 confirmed cases in Canada. <b>_ Canada: 919,239 confirmed cases (31,600 active, 865,085 resolved, 22,554 deaths).

Mar 17, 2021 6:55 PM Read more >

Canadians not near death gain access to assisted dying as Senate passes Bill C-7

OTTAWA — Intolerably suffering Canadians who are not near the natural end of their lives now have the right to seek medical assistance in dying. And that will eventually include people suffering solely from grievous and irremediable mental illnesses.

Mar 17, 2021 6:31 PM Read more >

Officials had a 'flagrant' disregard for Meng's rights, her lawyers tell court

VANCOUVER — Canadian and U.S. officials involved in the arrest of Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou failed, "at times miserably," in their duties to act honourably and with regard for her rights, one of her lawyers argued Wednesday.

Mar 17, 2021 5:22 PM Read more >

B.C. premier expects those who are vaccinated will get flexibility to do more

VICTORIA — The lifting of more British Columbia health restrictions is likely as the COVID-19 vaccination plan rolls out across the province, Premier John Horgan said Wednesday.

Mar 17, 2021 4:43 PM Read more >