National News

N.L. cyberattack shows Canada needs national rules to protect personal data: experts

ST. JOHN'S, N.L.

Nov 17, 2021 11:48 AM Read more >

National emergency alert test to be conducted today

TORONTO — The national public alerting system is conducting a Canada-wide test of the emergency alert system today.

Nov 17, 2021 7:43 AM Read more >

Possibility of provincewide state of emergency "very much on the table"

The B.C. government is considering whether to declare a provincewide state of emergency following historic rainfall, flooding and landslides that have forced thousands of people from their homes.

Nov 17, 2021 3:17 AM Read more >

Recovery efforts continue in B.C., October inflation rate : In The News for Nov. 17

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. 17 ... What we are watching in Canada ... The B.C.

Nov 17, 2021 2:15 AM Read more >

One body found in B.C. highway landslide, more missing: RCMP

RCMP say the body of a woman has been recovered from a landslide across Highway 99 near Lillooet, B.C., following historic rainfall as a search continues for others who may be buried in the debris. Staff Sgt.

Nov 16, 2021 11:05 PM Read more >

No winning ticket for Tuesday's $12 million Lotto Max jackpot

TORONTO — No winning ticket was sold for Tuesday's $12 million Lotto Max jackpot. That means the grand prize for the next draw on Nov. 19 will grow to an estimated $17 million. The Canadian Press

Nov 16, 2021 11:04 PM Read more >

The latest news on mudslides and flooding in British Columbia for Nov. 16, 2021

The latest news on mudslides and flooding in British Columbia (all times Eastern): --- 11:48 p.m. The City of Abbotsford, B.C.

Nov 16, 2021 9:57 PM Read more >

Canada, South Asian bloc to begin free-trade talks in effort to diversify from China

OTTAWA — Canada is launching free-trade talks with a major group of southeast Asian countries as it seeks to diversify from China and find new ways of coping with a snarled global supply chain.

Nov 16, 2021 9:01 PM Read more >

Health minister promises announcement soon on COVID-19 border measure changes

OTTAWA — The federal government will announce changes to COVID-19 prevention measures at the Canadian border "very soon," Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos said Tuesday.

Nov 16, 2021 7:04 PM Read more >

O'Toole boots senator who challenged his leadership out of Conservative caucus.

OTTAWA — Erin O'Toole kicked Sen. Denise Batters out of the Conservative caucus Tuesday — one day after she challenged his leadership.

Nov 16, 2021 6:48 PM Read more >