Canada
Pastor Arrested for Defying Lockdown to Appear in Court After Week in Jail
Pastor James Coates' GraceLife Church in Canada's Parkland County has been accused of repeatedly flouting lockdown rules.
Far-right Leader Charged Over Video Calling for Jews to be Removed
The founder of the Canadian Nationalist Party also said Jewish people "infect the body politic like a parasite" in video reported to police in 2019.
Meet Marty—He's Walked Backwards for 11 Years, Believing It Helps Others
"I have a fear if I'm not walking backwards all the time," says Marty Verlaan, "that I would have no food on the table, my heaters would be turned off."
Canadian Region Apologizes for Black History Month 'Scavenger Hunt'
The Region of Durham is being criticized for an activity list that asked municipal staff to "dance to a reggae song" and "have a conversation with a Black employee."
Proud Boys Designated a Terrorist Group in Canada
Canada became the first country to declare the alt-right group a terrorist organization on Wednesday.
Goodbye, Keystone XL Pipeline. You're Not Needed
The debate over the Keystone XL pipeline had its day.
Conspiracy Theories Force Grieving Refugee Dad to Prove Son's COVID Death
A father in Canada had to confirm his son died from COVID-19 after online conspiracy theories baselessly claimed otherwise.
Canadian Couple Obtained Vaccines Meant for Indigenous Tribe
The couple have been identified as former casino executive Rodney Baker, 55, and Ekaterina Baker, a 32-year-old actress.
Proud Boys Speak Out After Canada Votes to Label Them a Terrorist Group
Canada has considered placing the group on same list as ISIS and Al-Qaeda following the January 6 attack on the Capitol.
Proud Boys Unanimously Designated Terrorist Group by Canadian Lawmakers
Members of Canada's Parliament unanimously approved a motion to "immediately" designate the white supremacy group Proud Boys as a "terrorist entity" on Monday.
Alberta's Premier Criticizes Biden for Stopping Keystone Pipeline
"We are deeply disturbed...This is a gut punch for the Canadian and Alberta economies," Jason Kenney said Sunday.
Barbershops Film Haircuts, Rebrand as Pet Groomers to Evade COVID Lockdowns
"It's morally wrong," said Toronto salon owner Alicia Hirter about the province's business closures. "You can't expect us to shut down."
Over 1,000 Jobs Cut by Company Building Keystone XL Pipeline
President Joe Biden suspended the permit for the Keystone XL pipeline project on Wednesday, a controversial project that would have shipped hundreds of thousands of barrels of carbon-heavy oil from Canada to the U.S. daily.
Canada Considers Listing Proud Boys As a Terrorist Group Alongside ISIS
Canada's public safety minister said decisions on "ideologically-motivated violent extremists" are being discussed following Capitol attack.
US Allies Call for Calm in D.C. as Mob Storms Capitol
"Inflammatory words turn to violent action - on the steps of the Reichstag, and now in the #Capitol," German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas tweeted.
Politician Resigns After Returning From Caribbean Vacation He Kept Secret
Rod Phillips was accused of trying to hide his trip by pre-scheduling posts to social media in non-tropical settings.
Unfazed Deer With Crossbow Arrow Through Its Head Stuns Onlookers
Luckily, the deer appeared to be behaving normally and seemed mostly unaffected by the arrow. The hope is that the weapon will fall out with the deer's antlers at a later time.
Men Burglarize 'Wrong House,' Apologize, Offer to Pay for Damage—Police
The two 27-year-olds from Ontario demanded money they said they were owed before realizing their mistake. They have been charged with breaking and entering.
NATO Assessing Damage from SolarWinds Hack, Canada Issues Alert
"For NATO, cyber defence is a core part of our collective defence," an official of the U.S.-led transatlantic alliance told Newsweek in reference to a treaty article that could trigger retaliation for a massive hack affecting allies across the globe.
Cop Threatens Ticket After Being Asked Why He's Not Wearing a Mask
The police department said the officer concerned had been spoken to by his commanding officer "about his conduct and the matter has been dealt with."
Hijab-Wearing Mother and Daughter Attacked by Man in Mall Parking Lot
Richard Bradley Stevens, 41, was charged in what Edmonton Police described as a "hate-motivated" assault.
Canada Joins the U.K. in Approving COVID Vaccine, Will Get 249,000 Doses
Health Canada has approved the Pfizer vaccine, and the first doses will arrive in the country next week.
COVID-19 Outbreak at Canadian Mink Farm Infects Eight People
Minks are susceptible to the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes COVID-19, with reports of infection in the animal also occurring in Denmark and the Netherlands.
Premier's Plea: 'If You Don't Think COVID-19 Is Real, You're an Idiot'
"I'm the guy who's stealing Christmas to keep you safe because you need to do this now," Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister told citizens.
Unmasked Hospital Potluck May Have Led to 112 COVID Infections, 12 Deaths
Mask wearing among hospital employees in staff break rooms has also been an issue at Ontario's University Hospital.
Canadian Politician Who Advocated for Indigenous Peoples to Retire
Senator Murray Sinclair will leave office at the end of January.
Woman Has Heart Attack After Being Spat on by Man Refusing to Wear Mask
The woman is said to be in a stable condition following the incident at Empire Coffee in Nelson, British Columbia.
Police Change Locks on Restaurant Doors to Prevent Indoor Dining
Adamson Barbecue and its owner, Adam Skelly, are facing nine charges for violating Toronto's lockdown orders and opening for indoor dining.
Jordan Peterson's New Book Release Prompts Tears Among Publisher's Staff
Employees at Penguin Random House Canada reportedly confronted management in a town hall meeting after it was announced it would publish Peterson's new book in 2021.
New Study Finds Two-Thirds of Children with COVID-19 Are Symptomatic
Unlike wide swaths of data labeling kids "asymptomatic," a new study finds two-thirds of children were experiencing symptoms prior to testing positive for COVID-19.