Author Archives: The Canadian Press

BEIJING - The European Union on Saturday called on China to reverse its ban on the BBC World News television channel imposed in apparent retaliation for Britain's pulling of the license of state-owned...

OTTAWA - An internal review has uncovered weak security practices when it comes to information technology at Public Safety Canada - from lax controls on the use of portable flash drives to inadequate ...

MOGADISHU, Somalia - Police say a suicide bomber died and seven civilians were wounded when a vehicle exploded near a checkpoint outside the presidential palace in Somalia's capital, Mogadishu. Police...

TORONTO - No winning ticket was sold for the $50 million jackpot in Friday night's Lotto Max draw. There were also two Maxmillion prizes of $1 million each up for grabs, but both went unclaimed. The j...

The latest numbers on COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada as of 4:00 a.m. ET on Saturday, Feb. 13, 2021. In Canada, the provinces are reporting 35,449 new vaccinations administered for a total of 1,221,53...

The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 4:00 a.m. ET on Saturday, Feb. 13, 2021. There are 820,306 confirmed cases in Canada. _ Canada: 820,306 confirmed cases (36,944 active, 7...

MARSEILLE, France - It's been a tough year for the performing arts in most countries, with virus lockdowns cancelling shows and shuttering venues. But the world's top circus festival has found a way t...

BEIJING - Railway journeys in China during the usually frenetic Lunar New Year holiday travel rush are down by almost 70% amid calls for people to stay where they are to avoid a new outbreak of COVID-...

The latest numbers on COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada as of 10:30 p.m. ET on Friday, Feb. 12, 2021.In Canada, the provinces are reporting 35,449 new vaccinations administered for a total of 1,221,539 ...

The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 7:30 p.m. ET on Friday, Feb. 12, 2021.There are 820,306 confirmed cases in Canada._ Canada: 820,306 confirmed cases (36,944 active, 762,2...