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Stronger growth expected in rest of 2021 after economy grows 5.6% in first quarter

Stronger growth expected in rest of 2021 after economy grows 5.6% in first quarter

OTTAWA — The Canadian economy grew at an annual rate of 5.6 per cent in the first quarter of the year before falling back in April, leaving experts looking forward to summer and hopes for household spending to ignite a sharp rebound.
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Sir John A. Macdonald statue removed in Charlottetown after city council vote

Sir John A. Macdonald statue removed in Charlottetown after city council vote

CHARLOTTETOWN — City crews in Charlottetown have taken down a controversial statue of Canada's first prime minister. The action this morning follows Monday's vote by Charlottetown council to permanently remove the Sir John A.
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Warm, dry summer expected across much of Canada, Weather Network predicts

Warm, dry summer expected across much of Canada, Weather Network predicts

It will be a perfect summer for backyard barbecues and picnics in the park across much of Canada, according to predictions from one prominent national forecaster.
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Albertans can get haircuts, Canadiens move to second round : In The News for June 1

Albertans can get haircuts, Canadiens move to second round : In The News for June 1

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 June 1 ... What we are watching in Canada ...
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Who have provinces pegged to receive COVID-19 vaccines in the coming weeks?

Who have provinces pegged to receive COVID-19 vaccines in the coming weeks?

As COVID-19 vaccine supplies ramp up across the country, most provinces and territories have begun planning to give second doses in the coming weeks. More than 23 million people across Canada have now had at least one dose of a vaccine.
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A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Tuesday, June 1, 2021

A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Tuesday, June 1, 2021

The latest numbers on COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada as of 4:00 a.m. ET on Tuesday June 1, 2021. In Canada, the provinces are reporting 389,921 new vaccinations administered for a total of 23,861,367 doses given. Nationwide, 2,076,739 people or 5.
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The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Tuesday, June 1, 2021

The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Tuesday, June 1, 2021

The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 4:00 a.m. ET on Tuesday June 1, 2021. There are 1,381,582 confirmed cases in Canada. Canada: 1,381,582 confirmed cases (33,753 active, 1,322,282 resolved, 25,547 deaths).
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142 arrests so far at B.C. protests against old growth logging: RCMP

142 arrests so far at B.C. protests against old growth logging: RCMP

LAKE COWICHAN, B.C. — RCMP say six people were arrested Monday as officers continue to enforce a British Columbia court injunction ordering the removal of blockades aimed at preventing old-growth logging on southwestern Vancouver Island.
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A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Monday, May 31, 2021

A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Monday, May 31, 2021

The latest numbers on COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada as of 10:30 p.m. ET on Monday May 31, 2021. In Canada, the provinces are reporting 389,921 new vaccinations administered for a total of 23,861,367 doses given. Nationwide, 2,076,739 people or 5.
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UBC reviews award of honorary degree to former principal of B.C. residential school

UBC reviews award of honorary degree to former principal of B.C. residential school

VANCOUVER — The University of British Columbia is reviewing its awarding of an honorary degree to a Roman Catholic bishop who was once a principal at a residential school where the remains of over 200 children have been discovered.
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