Mics to be muted during first answers in next presidential debate
U.S. President Donald Trump and Democrat Joe Biden will have their microphones cut off in Thursday’s debate while their rival…
Category: Canada
Canada's COVID-19 messaging isn't reaching young people: expert
The Public Health Agency of Canada says 64 per cent of recently diagnosed COVID-19 cases are among people under 40.…
Nearly half of Alberta's new COVID-19 cases have no known source
COVID-19 cases are rising in Alberta, and officials say difficulties with contact tracing could hamper the province’s ability to slow…
Alberta Health Services to lay off up to 11,000 staff
The Alberta government is planning to lay off between 9700 and 11000 health services employees including those that work in…
Canada to ban single-use plastics, including bags, straws, in 2021
A national ban on single-use plastics coming into effect next year will include plastic grocery bags, straws, stir sticks, cutlery,…
Illness may make Trump more relatable to voters, Republican strategist says
Republican strategist Seth Weathers says U.S. President Donald Trump’s illness could play well for him politically, as it could help…
Canada eases border restrictions for extended families, couples to be reunited
The federal government announced changes to its COVID-19 border restrictions today providing some relief to families and couples seeking to…
State funeral for John Turner | CBC News special
Watch CBC News special coverage of the state funeral of former prime minister John Turner in Toronto. To read more:…
Quebec, Ontario target hardest-hit regions with new pandemic restrictions
Ontario and Quebec are introducing measures in the regions hardest hit by COVID-19 to try to slow the spread of…
New fence along undefended U.S.-Canada border will deter smuggling, says official
A new fence is under construction between Lynden, Wash., and Abbotsford, B.C. According to U.S. Border Patrol, it will deter…