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Meng applies for publication ban on HSBC materials obtained via Hong Kong court

VANCOUVER — Huawei's chief financial officer is seeking a publication ban on new evidence that her legal team wants to introduce in her fight against extradition to the United States.

Jun 11, 2021 11:53 AM Read more >

Donors' conference for Venezuelan refugees hosted by Canada aims to raise $1.44B

OTTAWA — A conference Canada will host next week for donors to Venezuelan refugees will highlight key challenges six million asylum seekers are facing and raise funds to address these challenges, Global Affairs Canada's assistant deputy minister said

Jun 11, 2021 11:26 AM Read more >

Mother of suspect in London attack praying for victims and their family

The mother of the man accused of driving down and killing a Muslim family in London, Ont., says she is "deeply grieved by the horrific tragedy.

Jun 11, 2021 11:21 AM Read more >

Reopening worries and wake of sorrow: In The News for June 11

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 11 ... What we are watching in Canada ...

Jun 11, 2021 2:30 AM Read more >

The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Friday, June 11, 2021

The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 04:00 a.m. ET on Friday, June 11, 2021. There are 1,398,274 confirmed cases in Canada. _ Canada: 1,398,274 confirmed cases (19,253 active, 1,353,148 resolved, 25,873 deaths).

Jun 11, 2021 2:00 AM Read more >

A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Friday, June 11, 2021

The latest numbers on COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada as of 04:00 a.m. ET on Friday, June 11, 2021. In Canada, the provinces are reporting 471,196 new vaccinations administered for a total of 27,715,799 doses given. Nationwide, 3,717,945 people or 9.

Jun 11, 2021 2:00 AM Read more >

Indigenous monitor role appointment faces privacy concerns: B.C. police watchdog

SURREY, B.C. — British Columbia's police watchdog has run into complications as it works to name an Indigenous civilian monitor for its investigation of the shooting death of a Tla-o-qui-aht man in February, its chief civilian director says.

Jun 11, 2021 2:00 AM Read more >

Feds face calls for inquiry into military's handling of Iraq war crime reports

OTTAWA — The federal Liberal government is facing calls for an independent inquiry following allegations the military failed to respond to a complaint three years ago that Iraqi forces being trained by Canadian troops had committed war crimes.

Jun 11, 2021 2:00 AM Read more >

National group concerned about provincial reopening plans in light of COVID variant

Some provinces hit hard by the third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic have moved toward shedding more public health restrictions, but a national group is calling for those governments to slow their plans.

Jun 10, 2021 7:57 PM Read more >

Systemic review of B.C. government supports for Indigenous children required: report

VICTORIA — The circumstances surrounding the overdose death of a 17-year-old on her birthday are related to the alienating experiences of thousands of Indigenous children forced to attend Canada's residential schools, says British Columbia's children

Jun 10, 2021 7:40 PM Read more >