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More provinces preparing to loosen COVID-19 restrictions in coming weeks

More provinces say they are preparing to loosen COVID-19 restrictions in the coming weeks, even as virus-related hospitalizations remain high. British Columbia's provincial health officer, Dr.

Feb 2, 2022 4:26 AM Read more >

No winning ticket for Tuesday's $25 million Lotto Max jackpot

TORONTO — No winning ticket was sold for the $25 million jackpot in Tuesday's Lotto Max draw. The jackpot for the next draw on Feb. 4 will be an estimated $30 million. The Canadian Press

Feb 2, 2022 4:25 AM Read more >

Ottawa protest arrests, more provinces loosening restrictions: In The News for Feb. 2

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 Feb. 2 ... What we are watching in Canada ...

Feb 2, 2022 4:23 AM Read more >

Experts hopeful about Omicron's end but wary about what lies ahead

VANCOUVER — The Omicron wave appears to be cresting across the country, but it's difficult to predict what's next for the pandemic, experts say. Prof.

Feb 2, 2022 4:23 AM Read more >

Various Two Bears brand oat milk products being pulled over undeclared milk

Several Two Bears brand oat milk products are being pulled from the shelves because they contain milk not declared on the label. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says the products were sold across Canada and online.

Feb 1, 2022 11:42 PM Read more >

'I call for calm': Alberta premier condemns violence at U.S. border standoff

COUTTS, Alta. — A trucker blockade in southern Alberta at the United States border turned violent Tuesday after some protesters breached police barriers to join the demonstration and Mounties backed off out of concern for safety.

Feb 1, 2022 9:42 PM Read more >

Anti-vaccine mandate protest racks up costs to Ottawa residents, police, businesses

Ottawa residents are starting to wonder who will be left holding the bag when the anti-vaccine mandate protest that has seized the capital, shuttered businesses and racked up policing costs finally rolls out.

Feb 1, 2022 8:39 PM Read more >

Quebec will allow gyms to reopen, Ontario to stick with COVID-19 reopening plan

Canada's two largest provinces are continuing with plans to relax COVID-19 restrictions, as Quebec announced Tuesday that gyms will reopen and Ontario Premier Doug Ford said a warning of increased hospitalizations will not alter his province's reopen

Feb 1, 2022 7:27 PM Read more >

Key players in Erin O'Toole's Tory leadership vote and calls for an early review

OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole is to learn Wednesday from the Tory caucus whether he will remain as party leader. Here are some key players who have been involved in calls for his leadership to be reviewed.

Feb 1, 2022 6:30 PM Read more >

Independent report critical of Yukon's handling of school sex crime investigation

WHITEHORSE — Yukon Premier Sandy Silver apologized Tuesday for a "break down in the system" over the handling of a sexual interference allegation at a school in Whitehorse.

Feb 1, 2022 5:40 PM Read more >