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A look at COVID-19 reopening plans across the country

A look at COVID-19 reopening plans across the country

As COVID-19 vaccination rates increase and case numbers drop across the country, the provinces and territories have begun releasing the reopening plans for businesses, events and recreational facilities.
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Former Afghan interpreters plead for Canada to help families

Former Afghan interpreters plead for Canada to help families

OTTAWA — Former Afghan interpreters now living in Canada are pleading for the federal government to help extended family members stuck in Afghanistan as the Taliban continues its march across the country.
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In call with Biden, Trudeau talks trade, border 'collaboration' and Olympic soccer

In call with Biden, Trudeau talks trade, border 'collaboration' and Olympic soccer

WASHINGTON — Justin Trudeau and Joe Biden each got the chance to sports-gloat a little Monday as the two North American leaders talked for the first time since Canada and the United States appeared to part ways over their shared border.
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'Why three bullets?': Family of Black Quebec man shot dead by police wants answers

'Why three bullets?': Family of Black Quebec man shot dead by police wants answers

REPENTIGNY, Que. — The family of a Black man shot and killed by police in a Montreal suburb on Sunday wants to know why officers opened fire.
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Quebec pork industry says thousands of pigs risk being euthanized if strike continues

Quebec pork industry says thousands of pigs risk being euthanized if strike continues

MONTREAL — A labour strike at a Quebec pork-processing plant is creating a dangerous backlog of pigs ready for slaughter, putting thousands of animals at risk of going to waste, says the head of an association of pork producers.
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Behind the scenes of N.L.'s failed attempt to rename Red Indian Lake

Behind the scenes of N.L.'s failed attempt to rename Red Indian Lake

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — A push to change the offensive name of a Newfoundland lake began with apparent plans for public consultation but ended in a flood of angry emails and a government about-face, emails show.
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B.C. Christmas tree growers say intense heat singes prized trees, kills seedlings

B.C. Christmas tree growers say intense heat singes prized trees, kills seedlings

DUNCAN, B.C. — Christmas tree growers in British Columbia say they are facing a brown holiday season due to the heat dome that drove temperatures above 40 Celsius for days and burned firs destined for family living rooms.
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Montreal investment fund sued over use of founder's great-great-grandfather's name

Montreal investment fund sued over use of founder's great-great-grandfather's name

MONTREAL — Brendan Holt Dunn said he wanted to invoke the legacy of his great-great-grandfather, pioneering Quebec industrialist Sir Herbert Holt, in the name of his Montreal-based venture capital fund.
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A look at COVID-19 reopening plans across the country

A look at COVID-19 reopening plans across the country

As COVID-19 vaccination rates increase and case numbers drop across the country, the provinces and territories have begun releasing the reopening plans for businesses, events and recreational facilities.
Read more >
Canada to receive 2.3 million COVID-19 vaccine doses this week

Canada to receive 2.3 million COVID-19 vaccine doses this week

OTTAWA — The federal government is expecting to receive more than 2.3 million doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine this week, as public health officials brace for a potential fourth wave of infections.
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