What to expect when the U.S. reopens its land border to fully vaccinated travellers on Nov. 8

U.S. Customs and Border Protection confirmed travellers entering by land will not have to show proof of a negative COVID-19 test, but said they should be prepared to verbally attest to their vaccination status, and present their vaccination documentation upon request.


Dancing, karaoke to return to Quebec bars, high school students can ditch masks in class

After months of restraint, dancing and singing will be allowed in Quebec's bars as of Nov. 15, Quebec Health Minister Christian Dubé announced in a COVID-19 update Tuesday.


Jets GM Cheveldayoff says system 'failed' Kyle Beach after alleged sexual assault

The Winnipeg Jets' general manager Kevin Cheveldayoff said he's sorry about what happened to young Chicago hockey prospect Kyle Beach, in his first public comments since the league announced it wouldn't discipline him over his former team's mishandling of sexual assault allegations against a former video coach.


Alberta premier's office appoints HR expert as minister speaks about drinking allegations

Premier Jason Kenney's office has selected Edmonton's integrity commissioner to conduct a review of its HR policies for staff after serious allegations of misconduct in the building.


8 more airports will open to international flights Nov. 30

The federal government took another step toward rebuilding the travel industry Tuesday by announcing an expansion of the number of Canadian airports that will accept international flights.


Kyle Rittenhouse initiated confrontation with 1st man he fatally shot at Kenosha protest, prosecutor argues

Jurors heard starkly different portrayals of Kyle Rittenhouse — instigator or victim — in opening statements Tuesday at his trial in Wisconsin on charges of shooting three men on the streets of Kenosha during a turbulent protest against racial injustice.


Teen guilty of sex assault at St. Michael's College School in Toronto given no time behind bars

A teen found guilty of sexually assaulting another student at an all-boys Catholic school in Toronto has been given a two-year probationary sentence with no time behind bars.


Coronavirus: What's happening in Canada and around the world on Tuesday

The Dutch health council advised the government Tuesday to begin giving COVID-19 vaccine booster shots to everybody 60 and older and residents of nursing homes, saying it was seeing indications that COVID-19 protection was waning among older people.


Archeology crew hopes to inspire more Mi'kmaw youth to connect with their culture

Nearly a decade after he graduated, Robert Labradore returned to his former high school to share how he's reconnecting with his Mi'kmaw culture by discovering artifacts left behind by his ancestors.


France and the U.K. are feuding over fish. What is this war of words really about?

Since the 2016 Brexit vote, there has been a dispute over the fishing rights of French trawlers in British coastal waters. And the rhetoric is becoming increasingly fierce, writes Don Murray.