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White House declarative on whether U.S. will share vaccines with Canada, Mexico: 'No'

WASHINGTON — The White House is making it abundantly clear it has no plans to share America's COVID-19 vaccines with Canada or Mexico.

Mar 1, 2021 2:14 PM Read more >

How effective is the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine? What you need to know

Health Canada approved its third COVID-19 vaccine on Friday, authorizing the jab made by AstraZeneca and Oxford University after a lengthy review of clinical trial details.

Mar 1, 2021 1:58 PM Read more >

Trudeau Liberals eye security threats to Canada's economy with governmentwide plan

OTTAWA — The Trudeau government is pressing ahead with efforts to counter economic-based threats to national security, such as theft of valuable intellectual property and damage to critical energy and information networks.

Mar 1, 2021 1:50 PM Read more >

Nova Scotia mass shooting: lawyer says spouse of killer could face unfair trial

PORT HAWKESBURY, N.S. — A lawyer representing the spouse of the man who murdered 22 people in Nova Scotia said Monday her client's right to a fair trial could be jeopardized if portions of a redacted document are unsealed.

Mar 1, 2021 1:01 PM Read more >

Liberals' two-year-old pledge to revamp EI, CPP appeals body delayed due to COVID-19

OTTAWA — COVID-19 has all but stalled a promised shift in how Canadians appeal rulings on their requests for federal income supports.

Mar 1, 2021 11:38 AM Read more >

Suspect in attempted arson of Montreal synagogue not criminally responsible

MONTREAL — A 28-year-old man charged with trying to set fire to a Montreal synagogue has been found not criminally responsible.

Mar 1, 2021 9:05 AM Read more >

Mild spring with some wintry blasts predicted for most of Canada: Weather Network

Canadians across the country can look forward to a mild spring peppered with the odd winter flashback throughout the first part of the season, according to predictions from one prominent national forecaster.

Mar 1, 2021 5:38 AM Read more >

Waiting for AstraZeneca and Meng Wanzhou back in court: In The News for Mar. 1

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 Mar. 1 ... What we are watching in Canada ...

Mar 1, 2021 2:14 AM Read more >

'More pain:' Some Broncos families angry over request in court to delay lawsuit

A battle between lawsuits related to the Humboldt Broncos bus crash is to be heard in a Regina courtroom this week. Eleven lawsuits were filed after the crash on April 6, 2018.

Mar 1, 2021 1:00 AM Read more >

A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Mar. 1, 2021

The latest numbers on COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada as of 4:00 a.m. ET on Monday Mar. 1, 2021. In Canada, the provinces are reporting 46,624 new vaccinations administered for a total of 1,882,952 doses given.