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Statistics Canada reminds people to fill out 2021 census, may follow up in person

Statistics Canada reminds people to fill out 2021 census, may follow up in person

OTTAWA — Statistics Canada is reminding people to fill out this year's census to avoid getting a visit at their door during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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'Crisis delayed': experts say drop in N.S. suicides in 2020 doesn't tell full story

'Crisis delayed': experts say drop in N.S. suicides in 2020 doesn't tell full story

HALIFAX — The number of suicides recorded in Nova Scotia in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic was the lowest since 2014.
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Activist and former CFL player Balarama Holness to run for Montreal mayor

Activist and former CFL player Balarama Holness to run for Montreal mayor

MONTREAL — A community activist and former CFL player is entering the race to become mayor of Montreal. Balarama Holness announced today he'll compete for the city's top job under the banner of his new political party, Movement Montreal.
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Researchers suggest Ottawa eliminate health transfers, give provinces room to tax

Researchers suggest Ottawa eliminate health transfers, give provinces room to tax

MONTREAL — A new report by researchers at the Université de Montréal's HEC business school is calling for the end of federal transfers payments to the provinces.
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More Canadians getting vaxxed, Cineplex calls for federal aid: In The News for May 20

More Canadians getting vaxxed, Cineplex calls for federal aid: In The News for May 20

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 20 ... What we are watching in Canada ...
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The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Thursday, May 20, 2021

The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Thursday, May 20, 2021

The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 4:00 a.m. ET on Thursday, May 20, 2021. There are 1,342,388 confirmed cases in Canada. Canada: 1,342,388 confirmed cases (61,608 active, 1,255,714 resolved, 25,066 deaths).
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A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Thursday, May 20, 2021

A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Thursday, May 20, 2021

The latest numbers on COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada as of 4:00 a.m. ET on Thursday, May 20, 2021. In Canada, the provinces are reporting 355,652 new vaccinations administered for a total of 19,444,304 doses given. Nationwide, 1,485,830 people or 3.
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A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Wednesday, May 19, 2021

A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Wednesday, May 19, 2021

The latest numbers on COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada as of 10:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, May 19, 2021. In Canada, the provinces are reporting 355,652 new vaccinations administered for a total of 19,444,304 doses given.
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A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Wednesday, May 19, 2021

A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Wednesday, May 19, 2021

The latest numbers on COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada as of 10:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, May 19, 2021. In Canada, the provinces are reporting 23,955,652 new vaccinations administered for a total of 43,044,304 doses given.
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The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Wednesday, May 19, 2021

The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Wednesday, May 19, 2021

The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 7:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, May 19, 2021. There are 1,342,388 confirmed cases in Canada. _ Canada: 1,342,388 confirmed cases (61,608 active, 1,255,714 resolved, 25,066 deaths).
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