Canada vows changes in senior care after military shines spotlight on shortfalls
MONTREAL/OTTAWA (Reuters) - Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Wednesday vowed to help provincial authorities revamp the country's senior care system after soldiers helping in nursing homes in Ontario and Quebec reported serious shortfalls this week. Full Article
Huawei CFO Meng loses key court fight against extradition to United States
VANCOUVER/TORONTO (Reuters) - Huawei Technologies Co's Chief Financial Officer Meng Wanzhou was dealt a setback by a Canadian court on Wednesday as she tries to avoid extradition to the United States to face bank fraud charges, dashing hopes for an end to her 18-month house arrest in Vancouver. Full Article | Video
Canada housing market may start recovery from virus impact by mid-2021: CMHC
OTTAWA (Reuters) - Canadian housing starts, sales and prices are expected to start to recover by mid-2021 as the coronavirus pandemic recedes, but the precise timing and duration of that rebound is highly uncertain, Canada's national housing agency said on Wednesday. Full Article
No movies, no malls: Canada's cities find new ways to beat the heat in pandemic
OTTAWA (Reuters) - Canadian cities are opening air-conditioned recreation centers and libraries on Tuesday to allow people to cool off during a heat wave at a time when the coronavirus pandemic has shut down public swimming pools, shopping malls, movie theaters and other places that normally offer relief. Full Article