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Meng's defence team argues for admission of evidence to bolster its case

Meng's defence team argues for admission of evidence to bolster its case

VANCOUVER — Staff at international bank HSBC were well aware of telecom giant Huawei's control of another company whose business in Iran lies at the heart of fraud allegations against Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou, the British Columbia Supreme Court
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Police watchdog to have Indigenous adviser into death in B.C.: First Nations chief

Police watchdog to have Indigenous adviser into death in B.C.: First Nations chief

TOFINO, B.C. — An Indigenous person will assist British Columbia's police watchdog in an advisory role for the first time during its investigation of a fatal police shooting on the weekend.
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B.C. to offer second dose of COVID vaccine after 4 months

B.C. to offer second dose of COVID vaccine after 4 months

VICTORIA — British Columbia will extend the time between the first and second doses of COVID-19 vaccines to four months as it ramps up its age-based immunization plan to free up doses so all residents could get their initial shot by July.
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Vaccination ramps up in several provinces as panel issues guidelines on AstraZeneca

Vaccination ramps up in several provinces as panel issues guidelines on AstraZeneca

Several provinces began expanding their COVID-19 vaccination programs to members of the general population on Monday, as new recommendations on the use of the AstraZeneca vaccine suggested it should be targeted at younger Canadians.
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The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada for Monday, March 1, 2021

The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada for Monday, March 1, 2021

The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada (all times eastern): 6:30 p.m. Alberta is easing COVID-19 restrictions on indoor fitness centres and libraries.
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MPs to hear from ministers, officials on safety of returning travellers in quarantine

MPs to hear from ministers, officials on safety of returning travellers in quarantine

OTTAWA — MPs will hear from federal ministers and officials as early as this week on the safety of returning travellers after two women were allegedly sexually assaulted during mandatory COVID-19 quarantine.
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White House declarative on whether U.S. will share vaccines with Canada, Mexico: 'No'

White House declarative on whether U.S. will share vaccines with Canada, Mexico: 'No'

WASHINGTON — The White House is making it abundantly clear it has no plans to share America's COVID-19 vaccines with Canada or Mexico.
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How effective is the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine? What you need to know

How effective is the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine? What you need to know

Health Canada approved its third COVID-19 vaccine on Friday, authorizing the jab made by AstraZeneca and Oxford University after a lengthy review of clinical trial details.
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Trudeau Liberals eye security threats to Canada's economy with governmentwide plan

Trudeau Liberals eye security threats to Canada's economy with governmentwide plan

OTTAWA — The Trudeau government is pressing ahead with efforts to counter economic-based threats to national security, such as theft of valuable intellectual property and damage to critical energy and information networks.
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Nova Scotia mass shooting: lawyer says spouse of killer could face unfair trial

Nova Scotia mass shooting: lawyer says spouse of killer could face unfair trial

PORT HAWKESBURY, N.S. — A lawyer representing the spouse of the man who murdered 22 people in Nova Scotia said Monday her client's right to a fair trial could be jeopardized if portions of a redacted document are unsealed.
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