Statistics Canada says the economy added 259,000 jobs in February, almost wiping out losses sustained over the previous two months.The economy lost almost 213,000 jobs in January as lockdown measures erased months of gains, and marked the worst monthly declines since last April.February's reopenings reversed that drop with gains largely in Ontario and Quebec, and in sectors highly affected by tightened public health restrictions. The national unemployment rate fell to 8.2 per cent, the lowest level since March 2020 at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.The figures whipped past expectations of

Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid floral tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Sabarmati Ashram in Ahmedabad on March 12. PM will flag off the Dandi March from the Ashram today, as part of 'Amrut Mahotsav programme' to mark celebrations for 75 years of India's independence. Prime Minister also garlanded a portrait of Mahatma Gandhi at Hriday Kunj in Sabarmati Ashram today. He also signed the visitors' book with a message. PM Narendra Modi also saw pictures, magazines and other collections at a special exhibition near Abhay Ghat in Ahmedabad, as part of Amrut Mahotsav programme.

Train services resumed in Punjab's Amritsar after farmer unions on March 11 suspended their 169-day long 'dharna' on tracks ahead of the wheat harvest season. While speaking to media, the Deputy Commissioner (DC) of Amritsar, Gurpreet Singh Khaira said, "Dharna at Jandiala Guru Railway Station suspended for the time being and passenger trains operational now."

A Delhi Court on Friday directed the Delhi Police not to take any coercive action against climate activist Shubham Kar Chaudhari till March 15. Additional Sessions Judge Dharmender Rana of Patiala House Court adjourned the hearing on Chaudhari's anticipatory bail plea till March 15. Public Prosecutor Irfan Ahmed told the Court that the matter of the co-accused is coming up on March 15, where the Court is scheduled to hear the anticipatory bail plea of Shantanu Muluk and Nikita Jacob. Both of them have been granted interim protection from arrest till March 15 by the Delhi Court. Appearing for C

Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry is easing restrictions on outdoor gatherings but keeping them in place for those indoors. Dr. Henry says up to 10 people will now be allowed to gather outdoors but people should stick to the same group and continue to follow public safety measures such as social distancing. She says other restrictions need to remain in place because COVID-19 is still circulating in communities, particularly in the Lower Mainland. Dr. Henry also announced bars and restaurants must stop selling liquor at 8 pm on St. Patrick's Day. B.C. reports 569 new cases of COVID-19

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is side-stepping any responsibility for allegations of sexual misconduct against former chief of defence, General Jonathan Vance. He says it was not up to him to investigate allegations three years ago. But Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole says Trudeau did not take the proper steps when allegations against Vance were first brought to light in 2018. He says Trudeau failed to show leadership. The comments in the House of Commons today came after Trudeau revealed this week that his staff knew about the existence of an allegation of sexual misconduct by Vance in 2018

The British Columbia Real Estate Association says the term "blistering" describes the unprecedented number of home sales completed across the province last month. The Association says nearly 11-thousand homes changed hands in February, an 89 per cent leap over February 2020 and more than one-thousand sales higher than the previous February record, set in 2016. Prices also jumped by more than 17 per cent, making the average home in B.C. worth close to $890,000. Association chief economist Brendon Ogmundson says markets were sizzling in all areas of B-C, driven by near record sales in Metro Van

Health officials in northern British Columbia deny allegations they mismanaged the treatment of a pregnant Indigenous woman or used racial stereotypes that affected her care and led to the stillbirth of her daughter. Northern Health, Mills Memorial Hospital in Terrace and Kitimat General Hospital dispute allegations in a civil lawsuit filed in B.C. Supreme Court last month by Sarah Morrison and her partner Ronald Luft, alleging negligence and "deliberate racial indifference." In its response, the health authority says Morrison was past her due date and in the early stages of labour when she a

A temporary bike lane is returning to Vancouver's Stanley Park, replacing one lane of traffic on the road ringing the iconic green space. Park board commissioners voted 5-2 Wednesday to implement the lane on Park Drive as soon as possible and keep it in place until Oct. 31. The vote came despite objections from businesses in Stanley Park who argue the single remaining lane for vehicles impedes access to restaurants and other attractions already struggling due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Seniors and groups with mobility challenges have also opposed the bike lane, saying it limits their ability t