Aug 07 Canada's last intact ice shelf collapses due to warming By Seth Borenstein, Associated Press The Milne ice shelf had been one of the Arctic's few remaining intact ice shelves, but at the end of July about 43% broke off. Scientists say that without a doubt it's man-made global warming at work. Continue reading
Jul 16 Britain, the United States and Canada accuse Russia of hacking virus vaccine trials By Jill Lawless, Danica Kirka, Associated Press The three nations alleged Thursday that hacking group APT29, also known as Cozy Bear and believed to be part of the Russian intelligence service, is attacking academic and pharmaceutical coronavirus research institutions involved in vaccine development. Continue reading
Jul 13 Trudeau apologizes for not recusing himself from charity contract decision By Rob Gillies, Associated Press Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has apologized for not recusing himself from a Cabinet decision to award a contract to a charity his family did paid work for. Continue reading
May 19 Canada, U.S. extend border closure to nonessential travel By Rob Gillies, Associated Press Canada and the U.S. have agreed to extend their agreement to keep border closed to non essential travel to June 21 during the coronavirus pandemic. Continue reading
May 01 Watch 4:09 News Wrap: White House blocks Fauci from congressional testimony In our news wrap Friday, the White House confirmed it has blocked Dr. Anthony Fauci from testifying at a congressional hearing next week on the COVID-19 response, saying he is busy dealing with the pandemic. Also, Canada is banning the… Continue watching
May 01 Canada bans assault-style weapons after shooting rampage By Rob Gillies, Associated Press "Canadians need more than thoughts and prayers," Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said. Continue reading
Apr 24 Canada mass shooting started with assault on girlfriend By Rob Gillies, Associated Press Mass shootings are relatively rare in Canada. The country overhauled gun control laws after a man shot 14 women and himself to death at a Montreal' college in 1989. … Continue reading
Apr 20 Watch 2:56 News Wrap: Nova Scotia reels from Canada's deadliest ever mass shooting In our news wrap Monday, authorities are searching for answers after a gunman killed 18 people in Nova Scotia over the weekend. It was Canada’s deadliest mass shooting ever. Also, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and main rival Benny Gantz… Continue watching
Apr 20 Canada's worst mass shooting leaves at least 18 dead By Rob Gillies, Associated Press Police have fanned out across more than a dozen crime scenes after a rampage by a gunman disguised as a police officer left at least 18 dead and homes in smoldering ruins in rural communities across Nova Scotia. Continue reading
Apr 19 16 killed in shooting rampage, deadliest in Canadian history By Rob Gillies, Associated Press A man disguised as a police officer went on a shooting rampage in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, killing 16 people Sunday, in the deadliest such attack in the country's history. Officials said the suspected shooter was also dead. Continue reading