The Current for Aug. 25, 2020

We check in on how COVID-19 is progressing around the world, hearing that India has passed 3 million cases; new cases have followed an easing of restrictions in France; and there are fresh lockdown ...

CBSA president says she doesn't think it's now harder to cross Canada-U.S. border

The president of the Canada Border Services Agency said she doesn't think it's harder to cross the Canada-U.S. border today ...

Hamilton's Matthew Green appointed NDP's new interim director, here's how he wants to rebuild the party

On Thursday, the NDP announced it had appointed Hamilton's Matthew Green for a three-month stint as the party’s interim ...

Conservative MP's Taiwan trip meant to defy China's warnings, assert Canada's sovereignty

Conservative MP Michael Chong says his trip to Taiwan this week is meant to exercise Canadian sovereignty and defy the ...

Justin Trudeau criticized for losing his cool in House of Commons

In video from the House, Trudeau is seen walking toward Opposition whip Gord Brown and taking his arm in an apparent effort to force Brown into his seat. While doing so, Trudeau elbowed NDP MP Ruth ...

Scheer ditches Morneau Shepell sponsorship for Toronto speech

An awkward and short-lived alliance came to an abrupt end on Tuesday, when Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer ditched pension adminstration giant Morneau Shepell as the co-sponsor of an upcoming speech ...

Manitoba's social media ban could bar teachers using YouTube in the classroom, says Kinew

Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew says his province's ban on social media and AI chatbots for kids will likely bar teachers using YouTube in the classroom — a move that comes as the federal government ...
Yahoo News UK

Manitoba's social media ban could bar teachers using YouTube in the classroom, says Kinew

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew speaks with reporters in Ottawa on Jan. 29. (Adrian Wyld/The Canadian Press - image credit) Manitoba ...
The New York Times

In Italy, Princess Catherine Puts Her Wardrobe to Work

Well, it was a work trip. If Princess Catherine’s first solo trip since re-entering public life after taking time away during her cancer treatment was less a jewels-and-tiaras royal tour than a study ...
Yahoo

Catherine, Princess of Wales cheered by crowds on comeback tour in Italy

Catherine, Princess of Wales has been warmly welcomed by Italian crowds on her first overseas visit following her treatment for cancer. During a walkabout in the sunshine of Reggio Emilia, she shook ...
BBC

Italians praise Catherine as they turn out for final day of trip

The Princess of Wales's trip to Italy has been a reminder of how much the royals need her star quality. The visit to Reggio Emilia had been hailed as significant as her first overseas trip since her ...
The New York Times

Italian City, Unused to Celebrity Visits, Welcomes Princess of Wales

Catherine is visiting Reggio Emilia, a city celebrated for its approach to early childhood education, a deep interest of hers. It is her first official visit abroad since her cancer diagnosis. By ...