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Quebec coroner outraged by delay in getting nurses to hard-hit Résidence Herron

Quebec coroner outraged by delay in getting nurses to hard-hit Résidence Herron

MONTREAL — A coroner hearing testimony about the situation at a suburban Montreal long-term care home where 47 people died during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic said Friday she was shocked at how long it took to get proper help to residents.
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Immunocompromised should receive 3rd COVID-19 mRNA vaccine: immunization panel

Immunocompromised should receive 3rd COVID-19 mRNA vaccine: immunization panel

OTTAWA — A national advisory panel recommended Friday people who are immunocompromised should receive a third vaccine dose against COVID-19.
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'We focused on remembering our dad': the grief and growth of a family ravaged by 9/11

'We focused on remembering our dad': the grief and growth of a family ravaged by 9/11

Garrett Doyle was only one when his father was killed in the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center, but the loss would have a profound effect on his life.
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The English debate and a Canadian star lights up New York: In The News for Sept. 10

The English debate and a Canadian star lights up New York: In The News for Sept. 10

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 Sept. 10 ... What we are watching in Canada ...
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Afghanistan's first female Olympian urges Canada to speed asylum process for refugees

Afghanistan's first female Olympian urges Canada to speed asylum process for refugees

VANCOUVER — Shortly after Afghanistan fell to the Taliban, Friba Rezayee's phone started lighting up with messages from women and girls pleading for help.
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Leaders spar over climate, foreign policy in debate, but format leaves some unhappy

Leaders spar over climate, foreign policy in debate, but format leaves some unhappy

OTTAWA — Federal party leaders jousted over climate change, health care, foreign policy, the economy and Indigenous reconciliation during Thursday's English-language debate — their last, best chance to sway voters before the Sept. 20 election.
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The Latest on the federal leaders' English-language election debate

The Latest on the federal leaders' English-language election debate

The Latest on the English-language leaders' debate among Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau, Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet and Green Party Leader Annamie Paul (all times local): 12
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Former B.C. lottery director says he's 'whistleblower' on money laundering at casinos

Former B.C. lottery director says he's 'whistleblower' on money laundering at casinos

VANCOUVER — A former director of the British Columbia Lottery Corporation's anti-money laundering office says he is the "whistleblower" that likely prompted the public inquiry examining how hundreds of millions of dollars in illegal cash flowed throu
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Yukon officials offer reassurance after COVID-19 case identified in school

Yukon officials offer reassurance after COVID-19 case identified in school

WHITEHORSE — Yukon officials say everything has gone according to plan after the first case of COVID-19 was identified at a secondary school since classes resumed. Dr.
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Nurse, manager shocked by situation at Résidence Herron, Quebec coroner hears

Nurse, manager shocked by situation at Résidence Herron, Quebec coroner hears

MONTREAL — A nurse sent to evaluate the quality of care at a suburban Montreal long-term care home where 47 people died during the first wave of COVID-19 found numerous failings, a Quebec coroner's inquest heard Thursday.
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