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Canada's COVID-19 death toll passes 4,000; feds announce help for farmers

Canada's COVID-19 death toll passes 4,000; feds announce help for farmers

TORONTO — The number of people in Canada killed by COVID-19 passed the 4,000 mark on Tuesday, as provinces eased anti-pandemic restrictions and the government announced new aid for farmers.
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Americans trust Canadians more than they trust themselves, poll suggests

Americans trust Canadians more than they trust themselves, poll suggests

WASHINGTON — COVID-19 has damaged the trust Canadians have in their American neighbours, while U.S. residents collectively have more faith in their northern counterparts than they do in themselves, a new online poll suggests.
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A look at some of the Canadians who have lost their lives to COVID-19

A look at some of the Canadians who have lost their lives to COVID-19

COVID-19 has sickened tens of thousands of Canadians from coast to coast and killed thousands.
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Six nominees unveiled for annual Michener Award for public service journalism

Six nominees unveiled for annual Michener Award for public service journalism

OTTAWA — An investigation of the wrongful conviction of a Halifax man, another about tainted water, and another about sexual abuse in sports are among the nominees for the country's highest prize for public-service journalism.
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Ottawa earmarks $252m to bolster food security

Ottawa earmarks $252m to bolster food security

The investment falls significantly short of last week’s request of $2.6 billion from the Canadian Federation of Agriculture
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Liberal MP Jim Carr to receive stem cell transplant to treat blood cancer

Liberal MP Jim Carr to receive stem cell transplant to treat blood cancer

OTTAWA — Liberal MP and former cabinet minister Jim Carr is returning to hospital for a stem-cell transplant, a treatment that had been twice delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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First right whales in Gulf of St. Lawrence trigger some fisheries closures

First right whales in Gulf of St. Lawrence trigger some fisheries closures

OTTAWA — Nearly 2,000 square kilometres in the Gulf of St. Lawrence are closed to fixed-gear fisheries until May 18 after the first right whales of the season were spotted by a Fisheries and Oceans plane Sunday.
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COVID-19 aid for farmers and rescuing Cirque du Soleil; In The News for May 5

COVID-19 aid for farmers and rescuing Cirque du Soleil; In The News for May 5

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 May 5 ... --- COVID-19 in Canada ...
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Most Canadians comfortable with pace of easing restrictions: poll

Most Canadians comfortable with pace of easing restrictions: poll

OTTAWA — As provinces start to tiptoe toward normalcy by gently lifting restrictions aimed at slowing the spread of COVID-19, a new poll suggests Canadians are largely happy with the pace.
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A look at how provinces plan to emerge from COVID-19 shutdown

A look at how provinces plan to emerge from COVID-19 shutdown

Provinces have been releasing plans for easing restrictions that were put in place to limit the spread of COVID-19.
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