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The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada

The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada (all times Eastern): 7:30 p.m.
B.C. judge says evidence in Meng case fit for trial, not extradition effort

B.C. judge says evidence in Meng case fit for trial, not extradition effort

A British Columbia Supreme Court judge has rejected a bid by Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou to admit additional sworn testimonies from employees of the telecom giant as evidence in her extradition case.

Timeline of the Indigenous history of lacrosse

A short timeline of how Indigenous people were pushed out of lacrosse competition and their efforts to return: 1637: First European observation of "la crosse." 1823: Year to which the oldest surviving lacrosse stick is dated.

Liberal MPs, grassroots to push for universal basic income at party convention

OTTAWA — The idea of creating a universal basic income is being pushed by Liberal MPs and grassroots party members, young and old, from east to west — despite Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's apparent lack of enthusiasm.
Misconduct allegations put spotlight on military leaders' rise in sexualized culture

Misconduct allegations put spotlight on military leaders' rise in sexualized culture

OTTAWA — Emerging allegations of sexual misconduct against senior members of the Armed Forces are raising concerns about the extent to which the top brass is tainted by such behaviour — and prompting sharp discussions about how to fix the problem.

A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Mar. 13, 2021

The latest numbers on COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada as of 4:00 a.m. ET on Saturday, March 13, 2021. In Canada, the provinces are reporting 95,261 new vaccinations administered for a total of 2,814,488 doses given. Nationwide, 590,192 people or 1.

The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Saturday, Mar. 13, 2021

The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 4:00 a.m. ET on Saturday, March 13, 2021. There are 903,233 confirmed cases in Canada. <b>_ Canada : 903,233 confirmed cases (30,781 active, 850,048 resolved, 22,404 deaths).
Dr. Bonnie Henry's book offers insight into early days of the COVID-19 pandemic

Dr. Bonnie Henry's book offers insight into early days of the COVID-19 pandemic

VANCOUVER — British Columbia's top doctor says a burning anxiety in the pit of her stomach had become her constant companion as China began reporting a few cases of an unusual pneumonia in Wuhan in December 2019. Dr.
Canadians spring clocks forward on Sunday as Yukon pitches benefit of ditching change

Canadians spring clocks forward on Sunday as Yukon pitches benefit of ditching change

As other provinces and territories get ready to roll their clocks forward on Sunday, the government official behind Yukon's move away from the time shift says the territory's work will make it easier for others to end the practice.
COVID might have been in Canada earlier than when it was first identified: expert

COVID might have been in Canada earlier than when it was first identified: expert

VANCOUVER — The novel coronavirus might have reached Canada weeks before the first official case was diagnosed in late January of 2020, says an expert who tracks pandemics. Prof.