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B.C.'s top doctor limits staff increases at five industrial worksites

B.C.'s top doctor limits staff increases at five industrial worksites

VICTORIA — Thousands of workers who would normally return to their jobs at industrial projects in northern British Columbia after the holiday break are spending more time at home in an effort to ease the strain on the region's health-care system.

The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada on Jan. 4, 2021

The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada (all times Eastern): 6:45 p.m. Yukon is reporting another COVID-19 case, bringing the total infections in the territory to 65.
Saskatchewan cabinet minister resigns after California trip, home listing questioned

Saskatchewan cabinet minister resigns after California trip, home listing questioned

REGINA — Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe, saying he failed to ask government members not to travel, has accepted the resignation of his highways minister for going to California over the holidays while people were urged to stay home.
NDP MP's post on Israeli vaccinations in West Bank sparks social media dust-up

NDP MP's post on Israeli vaccinations in West Bank sparks social media dust-up

OTTAWA — A Twitter post by NDP MP Charlie Angus on Israel's vaccination policy has kicked up a storm of social media controversy. The online post links to a Jan.
COVID-19 rules in B.C. 'fraught' with ambiguity: judge in child custody case

COVID-19 rules in B.C. 'fraught' with ambiguity: judge in child custody case

VANCOUVER — A British Columbia Supreme Court judge says the province's public health orders on COVID-19 are "fraught with inconsistency and ambiguity" in ruling on a dispute between former spouses on the custody of their children.
Advocates call on provinces to vaccinate long-term care residents and workers faster

Advocates call on provinces to vaccinate long-term care residents and workers faster

OTTAWA — Experts who advocate for improvements to long-term care in Canada say the provinces need to move faster to vaccinate residents and the people who look after them.
Hammer drops on vacationing Alberta politicos, including premier's chief of staff

Hammer drops on vacationing Alberta politicos, including premier's chief of staff

EDMONTON — Premier Jason Kenney has cracked down on members of his government's caucus and on staff who travelled out of the country during the holidays after he told Albertans to stay home.
'Would kiss our cheeks:' Nunavut woman dies of COVID after giving birth in Winnipeg

'Would kiss our cheeks:' Nunavut woman dies of COVID after giving birth in Winnipeg

IQALUIT — A Nunavut woman's family gathered on Facetime, nearly 1,400 kilometres away, as a ventilator that kept her alive for over a month was removed.

Court deals police informant a setback in bid to sue Canada

OTTAWA — An Australian who fed information to police about outlaw bikers and later won refugee status in Canada has lost a round in his bid to sue Canadian officials over delays in processing his asylum application.
'Indescribable': Calgary officer killed in traffic stop leaves behind pregnant wife

'Indescribable': Calgary officer killed in traffic stop leaves behind pregnant wife

CALGARY — A police officer killed while attempting a traffic stop last week was looking forward to becoming a father for the first time, his family said in a statement Monday. Sgt.