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Conservative MP Phil McColeman says he won't seek re-election

Conservative MP Phil McColeman says he won't seek re-election

OTTAWA — A long-time Conservative MP says he won't seek re-election when the next federal vote comes around. Phil McColeman made the announcement in a social media post.
Medical and public health experts make list of new additions to Order of Canada

Medical and public health experts make list of new additions to Order of Canada

OTTAWA — It was near the end of June that Dr. Vivek Goel decided to give up his job as vice-president research at the University of Toronto to make whatever contribution he could as a public health physician.
Quebec Liberal vacationing down south called home by party leader as criticism mounts

Quebec Liberal vacationing down south called home by party leader as criticism mounts

Quebec Liberal member Pierre Arcand is being asked to return home amid mounting criticism over his decision to vacation in the Caribbean.
Planned increase in CPP premiums on Jan. 1 to hit some workers more due to pandemic

Planned increase in CPP premiums on Jan. 1 to hit some workers more due to pandemic

OTTAWA — Come Jan. 1, Canada Pension Plan contributions are going up again, although higher than originally planned.
The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020.

The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020.

The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 8:20 p.m. ET on Tuesday Dec. 29, 2020. There are 565,506 confirmed cases in Canada. _ Canada: 565,506 confirmed cases (72,271 active, 477,857 resolved, 15,378 deaths).
More COVID-19 vaccines and feeling grateful in a pandemic: In The News for Dec. 30

More COVID-19 vaccines and feeling grateful in a pandemic: In The News for Dec. 30

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 Dec. 30 ... What we are watching in Canada ...
Quebec leaders forced to confront systemic racism in 2020

Quebec leaders forced to confront systemic racism in 2020

MONTREAL — It was a former CFL player and community activist who helped push the concept of systemic racism to the forefront in Quebec politics this year, after forcing the city of Montreal to confront the issue.
Premier Blaine Higgs looking to use pandemic to 'reinvent' New Brunswick

Premier Blaine Higgs looking to use pandemic to 'reinvent' New Brunswick

FREDERICTON — Blaine Higgs says 2020 taught him a lot about the importance of perseverance. The New Brunswick Premier says his province held the line this year against COVID-19, guarding Atlantic Canada from Quebec to the north and Maine to the west.
Poll suggests pandemic made some Canadians more grateful for what they have

Poll suggests pandemic made some Canadians more grateful for what they have

OTTAWA — A new poll suggests the COVID-19 pandemic has made some Canadians feel more grateful for what they have.
Former Alberta cabinet minister turned Independent senator Elaine McCoy dies

Former Alberta cabinet minister turned Independent senator Elaine McCoy dies

OTTAWA — Sen. Elaine McCoy, who sat as an Independent from the day she was appointed to the upper chamber, has died. McCoy died Tuesday in Ottawa. She was 74. Born in Brandon, Man.