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 April 8 ...What we are watching in Canada ...A stay-at-home order takes effect across Ontario to...

OTTAWA — For NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, the path to a stronger presence in Parliament runs through Quebec — but the trail is littered with obstacles.New Democrats, whose members gather virtually for a policy convention this weekend, are targeting ...

OTTAWA — Thousands of federal Liberals will gather online tonight for the start of a three-day national convention that promises to be downright dull compared to similar events held by the Conservative and New Democratic parties.And that suits Libe...

The latest numbers on COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada as of 4 a.m. ET on Thursday, April 8, 2021.In Canada, the provinces are reporting 231,009 new vaccinations administered for a total of 6,991,804 doses given. Nationwide, 746,702 people or 2.0 per ...

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. The military commander handling logistics for Canada's vaccine distribution program...

The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 4 a.m. ET on Thursday, April 8, 2021.There are 1,028,041 confirmed cases in Canada._ Canada: 1,028,041 confirmed cases (62,136 active, 942,732 resolved, 23,173 deaths).*The total case cou...

OTTAWA — A group representing thousands of doctors from across the country is hoping the Liberal government's coming federal budget addresses a long-standing concern about lack of access to family doctors in Canada.The Canadian Medical Association ...

MONTREAL — Over the past two to three weeks, Dr. Francois Marquis, head of intensive care at Montreal's Maisonneuve-Rosemont hospital, says he started noticing the average age of COVID-19 patients dropping.People arriving at the hospital are on ave...

CALGARY — A man who admitted to slitting his girlfriend's throat and, days later, stabbing to death his mother and stepfather is to be sentenced today. Dustin Duthie, 27, pleaded guilty last month to second-degree murder in the 2018 deaths of Taylo...

The latest numbers on COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada as of 10:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, April 7, 2021.In Canada, the provinces are reporting 231,009 new vaccinations administered for a total of 6,991,804 doses given. Nationwide, 746,702 people or 2.0...

WINNIPEG — Filip Gustavsson stopped 35-of-37 shots as the Belleville Senators edged the Manitoba Moose 3-2 on Wednesday in American Hockey League play.Gustavsson made 15 saves in the third period alone to help preserve his team's lead despite Manit...

Summoning seniors: Big new push to vaccinate older AmericansCLARKSDALE, Miss. (AP) — The first hurdle was getting on the bus. Seventy-four year old Linda Busby hesitated outside a community centre where older people were loading up to go get the co...

Almost 20 per cent of people who are eligible for a vaccine against COVID-19 in British Columbia have had their shot.A statement from provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry and Health Minister Adrian Dix said 946,096 doses of the three vaccines h...

Nanaimo RCMP are looking for the owner of some hand tools found Wednesday morning on the south side of the city. A city worker doing a cleanup in the area found several tools and turned them in to police. They are in relatively good condition, ...

The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 7:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, April 7, 2021.There are 1,028,041 confirmed cases in Canada._ Canada: 1,028,041 confirmed cases (62,136 active, 942,732 resolved, 23,173 deaths).*The total case...

The provincial government will spend $4.2 million to help fund 12 mass timber demonstration and research projects around B.C. — including Saanich’s new fire hall. The grants include $500,000 for the redevelopment of Saanich Fire Station No. 2...

Brenda Eaton is the new chair of the board of directors of B.C. Ferries. She took on the role April 1 after John Horning stepped down at the end of March, wrapping up the maximum eight-year term limit on the board. Eaton has served on the board...

Victoria police are asking for public assistance locating a 40-year-old woman.Jessica James, whom police described as “high risk,” might have last been seen in late March in Stadacona Park. She is wanted on warrants for failing to appear in court...

VICTORIA — Almost 20 per cent of those who are eligible for a vaccine in British Columbia have had their shot. A joint statement from provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry and Health Minister Adrian Dix says 946,096 doses of the three vaccines...

LUMBY, B.C. — Mounties in British Columbia's Boundary region say a public warning about a fake officer pulling people over led to four more people coming forward. However, police say they've since confirmed the traffic stops near Lumby were made by...