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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.

Mar 10, 2021 1:00 AM Read more >

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).

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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.

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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).

Mar 9, 2021 6:46 PM Read more >

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.

Mar 9, 2021 5:53 PM Read more >

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.

Mar 9, 2021 4:47 PM Read more >

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.

Mar 9, 2021 3:35 PM Read more >

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.

Mar 9, 2021 3:29 PM Read more >

Bull moose behind fence at B.C. airport feasts on fresh trees before coaxed to leave

PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. — A bull moose that mysteriously arrived inside the fenced perimeter at the airport in Prince George, B.C., ended up staying for weeks after finding itself alone in what an animal researcher says was an untouched "Garden of Eden.

Mar 9, 2021 3:24 PM Read more >

Bloc leader says he would back fast-tracking bill on medical assistance in dying

OTTAWA — The Trudeau government has given notice that it will impose closure to ensure a bill to expand access to medical assistance in dying comes to a final vote in the House of Commons before a court-ordered deadline of March 26.

Mar 9, 2021 3:13 PM Read more >