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From masks to cohorting, a guide to back-to-school rules across the country

From masks to cohorting, a guide to back-to-school rules across the country

Plans are being made across the country for how to safely send students back to school in the fall as the COVID-19 pandemic continues. Here is a look at what the various provinces have said about getting kids back to classes.
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The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Aug. 11

The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Aug. 11

The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 6:57 p.m. on Aug. 11, 2020: There are 120,421 confirmed cases in Canada.
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'Very kind:" Slain Alberta doctor remembered by colleagues, patients

'Very kind:" Slain Alberta doctor remembered by colleagues, patients

RED DEER, Alta. — An Alberta family doctor slain in his medical clinic is being remember as a kind practitioner, a devoted dad and a jokester. Dr. Walter Reynolds, 45, was "the best colleague I ever had," Dr. Edward Ohanjanians said Tuesday.
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Safety won't be compromised for vaccine, Canada's top doctors say

Safety won't be compromised for vaccine, Canada's top doctors say

OTTAWA — Canada will not cut corners to get a vaccine candidate for COVID-19 approved, the country's chief public health officer said Tuesday. As news emerged that Russia had approved the world's first such vaccine, Dr.
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Canada must move quickly to stand up for democracy in Hong Kong, activists say

Canada must move quickly to stand up for democracy in Hong Kong, activists say

OTTAWA — Canada must swiftly censure China's ruling Communist Party over its crackdown on democracy in Hong Kong, activists told MPs studying Ottawa's fractious relationship with Beijing.
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Scrutiny of WE Charity focused on ability to deliver grant program: PCO clerk

Scrutiny of WE Charity focused on ability to deliver grant program: PCO clerk

OTTAWA — Canada's top public servant says federal officials did not probe the WE organization's financial situation or governance structure when doing homework on a deal with the charity to administer a pandemic grant program for student volunteers.
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Calgary Flames postpone 50/50 raffle due to "unforeseen circumstances"

Calgary Flames postpone 50/50 raffle due to "unforeseen circumstances"

CALGARY — The Calgary Flames have temporarily halted their online 50/50 game-day raffle due to "unforeseen circumstances." The National Hockey League team announced the move Tuesday in an email sent to season ticket holders.
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'Not a random attack:' Man charged with killing doctor at Alberta medical clinic

'Not a random attack:' Man charged with killing doctor at Alberta medical clinic

RED DEER, Alta. — A man accused of killing a family doctor had a plan and a target in mind when he showed up at a walk-in clinic in central Alberta, RCMP said Tuesday. Deng Mabiour of Red Deer, Alta.
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N.L. COVID-19 travel ban arbitrary, violates mobility rights, courtroom told

N.L. COVID-19 travel ban arbitrary, violates mobility rights, courtroom told

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Lawyers contesting Newfoundland and Labrador's travel ban say the policy is arbitrary and violates mobility rights guaranteed in the charter.
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N.B. premier says snap election coming if opposition won't sign 'stability' deal

N.B. premier says snap election coming if opposition won't sign 'stability' deal

FREDERICTON — New Brunswick's premier says he's willing to call an election as early as next week if opposition parties refuse a deal to keep his minority government in power until the fall of 2022, or until the COVID-19 pandemic is over.
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