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Donors' conference for Venezuelan refugees hosted by Canada aims to raise $1.44B

Donors' conference for Venezuelan refugees hosted by Canada aims to raise $1.44B

OTTAWA — A conference Canada will host next week for donors to Venezuelan refugees will highlight key challenges six million asylum seekers are facing and raise funds to address these challenges, Global Affairs Canada's assistant deputy minister said
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Mother of suspect in London attack praying for victims and their family

Mother of suspect in London attack praying for victims and their family

The mother of the man accused of driving down and killing a Muslim family in London, Ont., says she is "deeply grieved by the horrific tragedy.
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Reopening worries and wake of sorrow: In The News for June 11

Reopening worries and wake of sorrow: In The News for June 11

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 June 11 ... What we are watching in Canada ...
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The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Friday, June 11, 2021

The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Friday, June 11, 2021

The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 04:00 a.m. ET on Friday, June 11, 2021. There are 1,398,274 confirmed cases in Canada. _ Canada: 1,398,274 confirmed cases (19,253 active, 1,353,148 resolved, 25,873 deaths).
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A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Friday, June 11, 2021

A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Friday, June 11, 2021

The latest numbers on COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada as of 04:00 a.m. ET on Friday, June 11, 2021. In Canada, the provinces are reporting 471,196 new vaccinations administered for a total of 27,715,799 doses given. Nationwide, 3,717,945 people or 9.
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Indigenous monitor role appointment faces privacy concerns: B.C. police watchdog

Indigenous monitor role appointment faces privacy concerns: B.C. police watchdog

SURREY, B.C. — British Columbia's police watchdog has run into complications as it works to name an Indigenous civilian monitor for its investigation of the shooting death of a Tla-o-qui-aht man in February, its chief civilian director says.
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Feds face calls for inquiry into military's handling of Iraq war crime reports

Feds face calls for inquiry into military's handling of Iraq war crime reports

OTTAWA — The federal Liberal government is facing calls for an independent inquiry following allegations the military failed to respond to a complaint three years ago that Iraqi forces being trained by Canadian troops had committed war crimes.
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National group concerned about provincial reopening plans in light of COVID variant

National group concerned about provincial reopening plans in light of COVID variant

Some provinces hit hard by the third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic have moved toward shedding more public health restrictions, but a national group is calling for those governments to slow their plans.
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Systemic review of B.C. government supports for Indigenous children required: report

Systemic review of B.C. government supports for Indigenous children required: report

VICTORIA — The circumstances surrounding the overdose death of a 17-year-old on her birthday are related to the alienating experiences of thousands of Indigenous children forced to attend Canada's residential schools, says British Columbia's children
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The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada

The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada

The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada (all times eastern): 8:30 p.m. Yukon has announced three new confirmed cases of COVID-19 and one probable infection in the territory.
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