Yukon declares state of emergency over COVID-19

'We are seeing a resurgence of COVID-19 in the territory and we need to take immediate action to protect the health and safety of Yukoners,' said Premier Sandy Silver.
The National: U.S. border reopens, Astroworld festival lawsuits, Green energy

The National for Nov. 8 — Canadians flock south as the U.S. border reopens and Ottawa faces pressure to change COVID-19 test requirements. Plus, convincing Cape Breton to kick its coal habit.
Live Nation, Travis Scott facing lawsuits over concert deaths

Multiple lawsuits have been filed and a criminal investigation opened after eight people died and hundreds were injured in an apparent crowd surge at Travis Scott's Astroworld music festival in Houston on Friday.
No move on Line 5 pipeline before environmental review, White House says

The White House said Monday that it's awaiting a full environmental review before making any decisions on the disputed Line 5 oil pipeline from Canada. That could take a while.
Windsor mom 'overwhelmed with joy' after reuniting with kids abducted by their father in 2019

A Windsor, Ont., woman has been reunited with two of her children, two years after they were abducted by their father and taken to Lebanon.
Teen allegedly attacked by dog at centre of pit-bull controversy

A dog that made headlines after being picked up by animal services in early October — and released after his plight prompted rallies against pit-bull regulations in Ontario — has allegedly mauled a 13-year old, leaving the boy's face swollen and needing stitches.
Tigrayans in Canada urge Ottawa to provide more help, push for transitional government in Ethiopia

Advocates from the Tigrayan community in Canada are calling on Ottawa to open its embassy in Addis Ababa to their relatives, who are seeking protection amid a conflict with the Ethiopian government that is feared to have killed thousands.
Olympian Oscar Pistorius must meet parents of murdered girlfriend for chance at parole

Eight years after he shot and killed his girlfriend, double amputee Olympic runner Oscar Pistorius is up for parole, but first must meet with her parents.
Teen pleads guilty to 2nd-degree murder of Hamilton student Devan Selvey

Devan Selvey was stabbed to death behind Sir Winston Churchill Secondary School in Hamilton on Oct. 7, 2019. He was 14 years old. The teen charged in the case entered a surprise plea Monday.
Ottawa ramps up pressure on Air Canada CEO to learn French

In a rare move, the federal government's number two elected official is asking the chair of Air Canada's board of directors to demand that company CEO Michael Rousseau step up his efforts to learn French.