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Officials reinstate COVID-19 restrictions on gatherings in north B.C.

British Columbia is reinstating restrictions on gatherings in the Northern Health region because of a spike in COVID-19 cases fuelled by the Delta variant. Provincial health officer Dr.
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Amber Alert: Police searching forest northeast of Quebec City for missing boy, father

Amber Alert: Police searching forest northeast of Quebec City for missing boy, father

MATANE, Que. — Quebec provincial police said Thursday they think a man who allegedly kidnapped his son earlier in the week is hiding with the child in a densely forested area about 400 kilometres northeast of the provincial capital.
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Disorganized elder care in Quebec contributed to COVID-19 death toll: report

Disorganized elder care in Quebec contributed to COVID-19 death toll: report

QUEBEC — A disorganized and poorly evaluated health system for seniors contributed to the high COVID-19 death toll in the province, according to Quebec's health and welfare commissioner.
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Canadian Chamber of Commerce urges federal parties to talk critical minerals strategy

Canadian Chamber of Commerce urges federal parties to talk critical minerals strategy

WASHINGTON — The relentless march of climate change, a burgeoning tech sector and the ongoing federal election campaign make now the perfect time to explore how to make Canada a world power in the production of critical minerals, the country's busine
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Quebec judge rules boy, 12, can get COVID-19 vaccine despite father's opposition

Quebec judge rules boy, 12, can get COVID-19 vaccine despite father's opposition

MONTREAL — A Quebec Superior Court judge says a mother is allowed to have her 12-year-old son vaccinated against COVID-19 despite the father's opposition. In a judgment rendered last week, Justice Aline U.K.
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Leaders debate, expanding critical mineral production : In The News for Sept. 2

Leaders debate, expanding critical mineral production : In The News for Sept. 2

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 Sept. 2 ... What we are watching in Canada ...
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B.C. premier supports health-care workers after protests against vaccine cards

B.C. premier supports health-care workers after protests against vaccine cards

VICTORIA — B.C. Premier John Horgan expressed his gratitude to health-care workers on Wednesday after protests outside some hospitals in the province.
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Police expand search across Quebec after Amber Alert issued for three-year-old boy

Police expand search across Quebec after Amber Alert issued for three-year-old boy

MATANE, Que. — Quebec provincial police on Wednesday widened the search area for a three-year-old boy who was allegedly abducted by his father in a town 400 kilometres northeast of Quebec City.
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Ontario to require proof of vaccination in high-risk settings starting Sept. 22

Ontario to require proof of vaccination in high-risk settings starting Sept. 22

TORONTO — Giving in to mounting pressure from experts, businesses and political opponents, Premier Doug Ford announced a vaccine certificate system Wednesday that will see Ontarians showing proof of immunization to access public spaces such as restau
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Quebec launches COVID-19 vaccine passport system across province

Quebec launches COVID-19 vaccine passport system across province

MONTREAL — Quebec's vaccine passport system was launched on Wednesday, and while Montreal business owners said the day generally went well, they lamented the thought of turning potential clients away and increasing their employees' workloads.
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