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One dead and extensive damage as tornado hits Mascouche, Que., north of Montreal

One dead and extensive damage as tornado hits Mascouche, Que., north of Montreal

MONTREAL — One person was killed after a tornado struck Mascouche, Que., a suburb north of Montreal, late Monday afternoon. Marisa Curcio, a spokeswoman for the municipality, said the tornado touched down just before 4 p.m.
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PHAC president rebuked, still doesn't produce documents on fired scientists

PHAC president rebuked, still doesn't produce documents on fired scientists

OTTAWA — The Conservatives are asking that the Public Health Agency of Canada's offices be searched after a public shaming of the agency's president failed to persuade him to turn over unredacted documents related to the firing of two scientists at t
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The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada for Monday, June 21, 2021

The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada for Monday, June 21, 2021

The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada (all times eastern): 6:55 p.m. Yukon is reporting 30 new cases of COVID-19 since Saturday afternoon. The territory says in a statement that there are now 100 active cases in the territory.
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Lionel Desmond inquiry: soldier's sister-in-law testifies about his mental decline

Lionel Desmond inquiry: soldier's sister-in-law testifies about his mental decline

PORT HAWKESBURY, N.S. — An inquiry investigating why a former Canadian soldier killed his family and himself in 2017 heard Monday from a close relative who said Lionel Desmond's mental health appeared stable after he served in Afghanistan in 2007.
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COVID-19: Quebec coroner's inquest told of 'dehydrated' long-term care residents

COVID-19: Quebec coroner's inquest told of 'dehydrated' long-term care residents

MONTREAL — Some residents of a Montreal-area long-term care home likely died of dehydration during the first wave of COVID-19 in the province, an occupational therapist told a Quebec coroner's inquest on Monday.
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Border measures start easing in July for fully vaccinated Canadians

Border measures start easing in July for fully vaccinated Canadians

OTTAWA — Fully vaccinated Canadians returning to Canada will soon be able to avoid a mandatory quarantine as long as they still test negative for COVID-19.
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First Nations, political leaders mark Indigenous Peoples Day, recognizing dark truths

First Nations, political leaders mark Indigenous Peoples Day, recognizing dark truths

OTTAWA — As many settler Canadians gain greater awareness of the dark and disturbing truths about the country's mistreatment of Indigenous populations, political leaders struck conciliatory tones in recognizing National Indigenous People's Day Monday
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'Who owns the land?' Finding residential school graves predicted to be complicated

'Who owns the land?' Finding residential school graves predicted to be complicated

WINNIPEG — A large brick building that stands on a hill overlooking a small community in southwestern Manitoba casts an immense shadow.
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Quebec premier rejects suggestion for statutory holiday to honour Indigenous Peoples

Quebec premier rejects suggestion for statutory holiday to honour Indigenous Peoples

MONTREAL — Quebec isn't interested in adding a statutory holiday in the province to recognize Indigenous Peoples.
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Defence committee rises without report on Vance allegations

Defence committee rises without report on Vance allegations

OTTAWA — The House of Commons defence committee on Monday ended months of hearings on the Liberal government’s handling of sexual misconduct allegations involving senior military commanders without producing a report.
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