The National for November 24
Alberta has new COVID-19 restrictions, but will they be enough? Plus, COVID containment lessons from Australia.
Personal responsibility, government inaction and Alberta’s COVID crisis
Personal responsibility and the role of the government is not easily disentangled, as people look to lay blame amid soaring…
Victims’ families tell MPs Boeing 737 Max should stay grounded for now
Canadians who lost loved ones in a deadly crash on a Boeing 737 Max plane in 2019 told MPs today…
Get ready, Canada: Another test of emergency public alert system is coming to a screen or device near you
Canadians across the country, except for those living in Nunavut, can expect to have their Wednesday interrupted by an emergency…
High North Dakota COVID-19 death rate hits home for Canadian family
Marlow Fraser never expected her otherwise healthy brother would become part of a statistic — one of nearly 260,000 people…
Statement by Minister Ng about U.S. duties on Canadian softwood lumber
The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade, today issued the following statement regarding the…
Minister Vandal, partners to the Arctic and Northern Policy Framework meet to discuss priorities for the North and Arctic
Minister of Northern Affairs, the Honourable Daniel Vandal, met virtually with Indigenous, territorial and provincial partners to the Arctic and…
Canada transfers command of NATO Mission Iraq to Denmark
Today, Major-General Jennie Carignan of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF), transferred command of NATO Mission Iraq (NMI) to Lieutenant-General Per…
Young people taking climate change lawsuit to Federal Court of Appeal
A group of 15 young people will try again to have the courts force Ottawa to develop a climate recovery…
Minister Mendicino attends roundtable on economic recovery in Atlantic Canada
November 24, 2020—Halifax, NS—The Honourable Marco E.L. Mendicino joined the Atlantic Provinces Economic Council today to discuss the role of…
Doug Fung was released from hospital. Nine days later, he died from COVID-19 complications
When Doug Fung was released from North Vancouver’s Lion’s Gate Hospital, where he was being treated for cancer, his wife…
Ottawa and Quebec invest close to $15 M to offer a more reliable and accessible network in the Nord-du-Québec region
Quebecers know that high-speed Internet access is no longer a luxury; it is essential for everyone, including those living in…
Beyoncé leads 2021 Grammy nominations, The Weeknd is shut out
The first batch of nominees for the 2021 Grammy Awards was revealed during a livestream held Tuesday by the Recording…
The latest on the coronavirus outbreak for Nov. 24
The latest on the coronavirus outbreak for Nov. 24.
Minister of Health and Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Rural and Economic Development to announce funding to prevent and address family violence
The Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Health, and the Honourable Maryam Monsef, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Rural…
Engineer in fatal 2012 Radiohead stage collapse in Toronto guilty of professional misconduct
Domenic Cugliari, an engineer who signed off on a Radiohead concert stage that collapsed and killed drum technician Scott Johnson…
More charges filed over Beirut port explosion
A Lebanese prosecutor filed charges on Tuesday against current and former customs officials over the massive blast at Beirut’s port…
B.C. boy receives surprise wishes for his 9th birthday, including one from Hollywood’s Ryan Reynolds
A month after his parents began collecting them in secret, nine-year-old Damien Smith was finally able to see all the birthday…
Lane closure on LaSalle Causeway
Public Services and Procurement Canada wishes to advise motorists of a lane closure on the LaSalle Causeway for repair work.
OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma pleads guilty, admits to role in deadly opioid epidemic
Purdue Pharma, the maker of OxyContin, pleaded guilty Tuesday to three criminal charges, formally admitting its role in an opioid…
I’m a sound technician. Losing my hearing was devastating
I hid my hearing loss because I feared losing my career in the music industry, writes Swann Barrat. Who would…
Trial begins for Hamilton paramedics charged in treatment of teen who later died
At the trial for Christopher Marchant and Steven Snively, two former Hamilton paramedics charged in relation to the death of…
Government of Canada signs new agreement for a COVID-19 antibody therapy
The Government of Canada is taking steps to provide Canadians with effective therapies as part of its response to COVID-19.
Remarks from the Chief Public Health Officer on COVID-19, November 24, 2020
Remarks from the Chief Public Health Officer on COVID-19, November 24, 2020
Cree mom hunger striking against $4.7 billion development agreement with Quebec
The agreement was called the Cree vision of development and includes a deep sea port, hundreds of kilometres of new…
Earth Day Canada (a.k.a. Tous les jours) funding announcement
The locations of the electric vehicle chargers Earth Day Canada will be installing
Government of Canada signs new agreement for a COVID-19 antibody therapy
The Government of Canada is taking steps to provide Canadians with effective therapies as part of its response to COVID-19.
Government of Canada Partnering with Indigenous Communities to Enhance Marine Safety on the Coast of Labrador
Through the Oceans Protection Plan, the Government of Canada is working in partnership with Indigenous coastal communities to improve marine…
Pennsylvania certifies Biden as winner of presidential vote
Democrat Joe Biden has been certified as the winner of the U.S. presidential election in Pennsylvania, culminating three weeks of…
Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador invest in more reliable water and wastewater infrastructure in Paradise
The health and well-being of Canadians are the top priorities of the governments of Canada, and Newfoundland and Labrador.
False claims, misleading images promote ‘eco resort’ crowdfunding campaign that’s raised over $60K
An eco-resort that claims to be on the brink of opening, and whose owners have raised over $60,000 on that…
International travellers may need COVID-19 vaccines before they can board some airlines
International air travel could come booming back next year but with a new rule: Travellers to certain countries must be…
Public alerting tests to be conducted in Canada on November 25
On November 25, 2020, all provincial and territorial emergency management organizations will conduct public alerting tests in Canada, except for…
Commons considers Bloc bill to end dairy concessions in trade deals
When Canadian trade negotiators begin talks with the U.K. next year on a permanent bilateral trade deal, their hands could…
New Electric Vehicle Chargers Coming to Quebec and New Brunswick
The Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Member of Parliament for Laurier–Sainte-Marie, on behalf of the Honourable Seamus…
The Government of Canada and Ducks Unlimited Canada invest $1.5 million for wetland conservation in Quebec
Today, the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, announced that the Government of Canada and Ducks…
Nova Scotian communities revitalize downtown cores
Wolfville and Windsor invest in accessibility, visitor experiences and community trails
AMP Drummond to be able to accelerate growth and develop new international markets
AMP Drummond is an innovative SME specializing in the manufacture of trailer locks and in precision machining. To pursue growth…
Champagne warns tough talk on China could hurt efforts to free Kovrig, Spavor
Foreign Affairs Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne is warning that tough talk about China could hurt efforts to gain the release of…
Ghislaine Maxwell quarantined after jail staff member tests positive for COVID-19
Ghislaine Maxwell has been quarantined after staff tested positive for coronavirus at the jail where she is awaiting trial on…