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First-of-its-kind intersection in P.E.I. requires 11 instructional videos to explain

First-of-its-kind intersection in P.E.I. requires 11 instructional videos to explain

CHARLOTTETOWN — The P.E.I. government has produced no less than 11 online videos to show drivers how to navigate a new intersection in Charlottetown, described as the first of its kind in Canada.
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Trudeau affirms faith in U.S. democracy as Trump questions election integrity

Trudeau affirms faith in U.S. democracy as Trump questions election integrity

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau affirmed his faith in the American people and their democratic institutions on Friday as the U.S. election results continued to trend in Democrat Joe Biden's favour.
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Ranks of long-term unemployed swell even as economy added 84,000 jobs in October

Ranks of long-term unemployed swell even as economy added 84,000 jobs in October

OTTAWA — Nearly one-quarter of unemployed Canadians have been without work for six months or more, with Statistics Canada reporting a spike in their numbers in October even as the economy eked out another month of overall job growth.
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Convicted sex offender Donald Sullivan had volunteered with Scouts Canada in N.L.

Convicted sex offender Donald Sullivan had volunteered with Scouts Canada in N.L.

ST. JOHN'S, N.L.
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Trudeau says first COVID-19 vaccines will face distribution hurdles in the new year

Trudeau says first COVID-19 vaccines will face distribution hurdles in the new year

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says some COVID-19 vaccine candidates expected in the new year will pose significant logistical and distribution challenges.
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PBO says feds can spend more, but wiggle room has shrunk due to pandemic

PBO says feds can spend more, but wiggle room has shrunk due to pandemic

OTTAWA — The parliamentary budget officer says the federal government has the wiggle room to add billions more in permanent spending before its finances become unsustainable.
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To cut Trump off or let him rant: That is the question facing broadcasters

To cut Trump off or let him rant: That is the question facing broadcasters

TORONTO — Deciding on the fly whether to air in real time U.S. President Donald Trump's baseless allegations of election fraud is a tricky dilemma that defies easy solutions, broadcast journalists and observers said on Friday.
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Supreme Court sides with Maple Leaf Foods in case sparked by meat recall

Supreme Court sides with Maple Leaf Foods in case sparked by meat recall

OTTAWA — A Supreme Court of Canada ruling has dealt a blow to Mr. Sub franchisees in their quest for compensation over losses experienced during a Listeria outbreak.
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Before illness, N.B. shooter 'wouldn't hurt a fly,' doctor says as testimony wraps

Before illness, N.B. shooter 'wouldn't hurt a fly,' doctor says as testimony wraps

FREDERICTON — A psychiatrist testified Friday that the man accused of shooting to death four people in Fredericton two years ago was quiet, docile and “wouldn’t hurt a fly” until mental illness plunged him into delusions of a world populated by demon
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Disabled veterans struggle with COVID-19 as Canada prepares to mark Remembrance Day

Disabled veterans struggle with COVID-19 as Canada prepares to mark Remembrance Day

OTTAWA — Canadians from coast to coast to coast will mark Remembrance Day on Wednesday, once again taking a moment to honour and remember those who offered up their lives to defend Canada, its values and its principles.
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