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Anti-corruption unit still investigating Quebec Liberal Party financing

Anti-corruption unit still investigating Quebec Liberal Party financing

MONTREAL — The head of Quebec's anti-corruption police force says the six-year investigation into Quebec Liberal party financing remains open.
Extra income support for hard-hit workers may not stick around post-pandemic, PM says

Extra income support for hard-hit workers may not stick around post-pandemic, PM says

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the more generous benefits being provided to out-of-work Canadians during the pandemic shouldn't be seen as permanent changes to the social safety net.
Permanent '60s Scoop foundation set to launch Thursday

Permanent '60s Scoop foundation set to launch Thursday

TORONTO — Survivors of the notorious '60s Scoop are set to mark a key milestone on Thursday with the ceremonial launch of a $50-million foundation aimed at healing the damage wrought by the practice of taking Indigenous children from their families a
Trudeau says he expects trade deal with UK can be done before 2021

Trudeau says he expects trade deal with UK can be done before 2021

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he expects Canada can make a new trade deal with the U.K. before the calendar hit 2021.
Northwest Territories confirms case of COVID-19 in Fort Smith

Northwest Territories confirms case of COVID-19 in Fort Smith

The chief public health officer in the Northwest Territories says there is a confirmed case of COVID-19 in Fort Smith, a community of about 2,500 people.
Marking Remembrance Day and U.S. COVID-19 surge: In The News for Nov. 11

Marking Remembrance Day and U.S. COVID-19 surge: In The News for Nov. 11

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 Nov. 11 ... What we are watching in Canada ...
Former coach arrested on sex charges involving teen boys in Edmonton decades ago

Former coach arrested on sex charges involving teen boys in Edmonton decades ago

EDMONTON — A former track coach and official from Ottawa has been arrested on sex crime charges involving five teenage boys who were with the Edmonton Olympic Track and Field Club decades ago.
Yukon government says it doesn't support U.S. permit for exploration in Arctic

Yukon government says it doesn't support U.S. permit for exploration in Arctic

WHITEHORSE — The Yukon government says it does not support a permit for an oil drilling exploration project in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska, although experts fear the United States administration will push ahead with the plan.
Lottery corp.'s anti-money laundering chief tells inquiry about his police concerns

Lottery corp.'s anti-money laundering chief tells inquiry about his police concerns

VANCOUVER — A former police officer who heads the British Columbia Lottery Corporation's anti-money laundering programs says he was concerned and surprised about the response from police agencies over his reports of illegal money in casinos.
The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada

The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada

The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada (all times Eastern): 7:30 p.m. The B.C.
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