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Lawyers for Meng Wanzhou ask court to order release of confidential documents

VANCOUVER — The defence team for the chief financial officer of Chinese tech giant Huawei is asking the B.C.
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B.C. officials announce 236 COVID-19 cases over three days, say penalties coming

B.C. officials announce 236 COVID-19 cases over three days, say penalties coming

VANCOUVER — Health Minister Adrian Dix says the B.C. government will announce stricter penalties this week for those who flout public health rules as COVID-19 cases climb in the province.
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Subject of Amber Alert in P.E.I. contacts police to say it was 'misunderstanding'

Subject of Amber Alert in P.E.I. contacts police to say it was 'misunderstanding'

SUMMERSIDE, P.E.I. — Police in Prince Edward Island say the subject of an Amber Alert on Monday has been located and she told police the incident was all a misunderstanding.
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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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Grizzly attacks, injures mountain biker on remote B.C. trail

Grizzly attacks, injures mountain biker on remote B.C. trail

LILLOOET, B.C. — A grizzly bear attacked a man who was mountain biking Sunday in a remote area of British Columbia's interior.
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The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Aug. 17

The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Aug. 17

The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 6:09 p.m. on Aug. 17, 2020: There are 122,872 confirmed cases in Canada.
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Canada appoints new ambassador to Lebanon at critical time for country

Canada appoints new ambassador to Lebanon at critical time for country

OTTAWA — Canada has named a new ambassador to Lebanon, expediting the appointment as that country grapples with the aftermath of a major explosion in Beirut.
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Canada rejects 'fraudulent' election results in Belarus: Champagne

Canada rejects 'fraudulent' election results in Belarus: Champagne

OTTAWA — Foreign Affairs Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne says Canada does not accept the results of the "fraudulent" presidential election in Belarus.
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Next Conservative party leader best not take Alberta for granted: MPs

Next Conservative party leader best not take Alberta for granted: MPs

OTTAWA — Conservative MP Michelle Rempel Garner is warning that whoever is elected as the new party leader on Sunday must be prepared with robust policy for the West.
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New Brunswickers to head to polls during pandemic as Sept. 14 election called

New Brunswickers to head to polls during pandemic as Sept. 14 election called

FREDERICTON — New Brunswickers will be heading to the polls Sept. 14 after Premier Blaine Higgs on Monday said the province needed stability to face the coming challenges and triggered the first election in Canada since the COVID-19 pandemic hit.
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