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Fire razed Lytton, B.C., will be a community of the future: Premier Horgan

Fire razed Lytton, B.C., will be a community of the future: Premier Horgan

LYTTON, B.C. — British Columbia Premier John Horgan and two of his cabinet ministers were flown over the devastated community of Lytton Tuesday where he said there was "literally nothing left" after a wildfire tore through it last Wednesday.
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The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada for Tuesday, July 6, 2021

The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada for Tuesday, July 6, 2021

The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada (all times eastern): 7:33 p.m. Yukon is reporting another 10 cases of COVID-19, bringing its active cases to 147. A statement from chief medical officer of health Dr.
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Calgary Stampede will require proof of vaccination for music venue

Calgary Stampede will require proof of vaccination for music venue

Calgary Stampede organizers say proof of vaccination will be required to get into one popular live-music venue when the 10-day cowboy festival starts Friday.
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Montreal police defend tear-gassing Canadiens fans without warning after Game 4

Montreal police defend tear-gassing Canadiens fans without warning after Game 4

Montreal police are defending their decision to launch tear gas on thousands of hockey fans outside the Bell Centre minutes after the Habs' 3-2 overtime win over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Monday.
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Canadian killed in Miami building collapse, three more Canadians missing

Canadian killed in Miami building collapse, three more Canadians missing

The body of a Canadian has been found at the site of a collapsed condo in southern Florida. Global Affairs Canada said on Tuesday that the Canadian is among 36 dead in the collapse that occurred on June 24.
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Canada's first Inuk governor general, Mary Simon, sparks hope for new relationship

Canada's first Inuk governor general, Mary Simon, sparks hope for new relationship

OTTAWA — When Mary Simon uttered her first words as Canada's next governor general in her native language of Inuktitut, a collective thrill was felt among many Inuit and other Indigenous people across Canada, recognizing it as a moment to be long rem
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At least 1.3 million Canadians opted to mix COVID-19 vaccines by the end of June

At least 1.3 million Canadians opted to mix COVID-19 vaccines by the end of June

OTTAWA — Health Canada's latest weekly report on vaccinations shows at least 1.3 million Canadians opted for a mixed-dose finish to their COVID-19 vaccination schedule in June. The report, published Monday, shows of 6.
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'She knows where she comes from': Mary Simon seen as humble, professional leader

'She knows where she comes from': Mary Simon seen as humble, professional leader

Growing up in northern Quebec, Mary Simon was taught by her grandmother to respect elders and to always be kind.
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Head of MADD Canada calls on Nova Scotia premier to take action against drunk driving

Head of MADD Canada calls on Nova Scotia premier to take action against drunk driving

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia Premier Iain Rankin's apology for a previously undisclosed impaired driving conviction must be followed up with action on the issue, the head of Mothers Against Drunk Driving said Tuesday.
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Canada's first Indigenous GG calls appointment 'step forward' to reconciliation

Canada's first Indigenous GG calls appointment 'step forward' to reconciliation

OTTAWA — Mary Simon, an Inuk leader and former diplomat, described her appointment as Canada's next governor general — the first Indigenous person to serve in the role — as a “step forward on the long path to reconciliation.
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