National News

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 May 13 ... What we are watching in Canada ...

Testimony at British Columbia's public inquiry into money laundering will wrap up Friday, leading to a final report the commission's chief lawyer says could provide broad lessons about the illegal activity for all Canadian jurisdictions.

VANCOUVER — An expert on gangs says the very public nature of a recent series of shootings in Metro Vancouver may be attributed to COVID-19 restrictions, with rivals striking at the first chance they get.

As COVID-19 vaccine supplies ramp up across the country, most provinces and territories have released details of who can expect to receive a shot in the coming weeks.

MONTREAL — A coroner's inquest is set to begin today in the death of an Indigenous woman who was subjected to insults by staff while she lay dying in a Quebec hospital.

A recently published study suggests that one of the world's most common pesticides may be contributing to the decline of one of its most-loved butterflies.

The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 4:00 a.m. ET on Thursday, May 13, 2021. There are 1,305,770 confirmed cases in Canada. Canada: 1,305,770 confirmed cases (76,676 active, 1,204,328 resolved, 24,766 deaths).

QUEBEC — The Quebec government is expected today to present its long-awaited revamp of its signature piece of language legislation, known as Bill 101.

The latest numbers on COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada as of 4:00 a.m. ET on Thursday, May 13, 2021. In Canada, the provinces are reporting 306,680 new vaccinations administered for a total of 16,904,612 doses given. Nationwide, 1,308,238 people or 3.

OTTAWA — Quebec dairy company Les Dependances is recalling one of its cheese brands over concerns of possible Listeria contamination.