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Applications open for new COVID-19 support programs after hours of technical troubles

Applications open for new COVID-19 support programs after hours of technical troubles

OTTAWA — The federal government says technical difficulties that thwarted some Canadians' efforts to apply for new financial supports on Monday have been solved.
"More than a piece of metal:" Nunavut community gets its first ambulance

"More than a piece of metal:" Nunavut community gets its first ambulance

IQALUIT, Nunavut — The summer sealift typically brings everything from housewares to heavy equipment to Pond Inlet in Nunavut. But this year, on Aug.
China denies Canadians 'arbitrarily' detained over Meng case

China denies Canadians 'arbitrarily' detained over Meng case

BEIJING — China on Monday denied that two Canadian citizens held for almost two years had been “arbitrarily" detained in response to Canada’s arrest of an executive of technology giant Huawei.
Alberta town unveils statue of coach who died in Humboldt Broncos bus crash

Alberta town unveils statue of coach who died in Humboldt Broncos bus crash

PEACE RIVER, Alta.
The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020

The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020

The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 4:34 p.m. EDT on Oct. 11, 2020: There are 181,860 confirmed cases in Canada.
Canadians create COVID-era Thanksgiving traditions as cases climb, restrictions mount

Canadians create COVID-era Thanksgiving traditions as cases climb, restrictions mount

Many Canadians are setting new Thanksgiving traditions as the COVID-19 pandemic downsizes family dinners, while some who are separated from their loved ones try to find other ways to be grateful.
COVID-19 could cost Canadian universities millions, even billions: Statistics Canada

COVID-19 could cost Canadian universities millions, even billions: Statistics Canada

MONTREAL — Canadian universities could lose as much as $3.4 billion this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Statistics Canada has projected, in large part due to a decrease in the number of foreign students.
'All of Quebec is devastated,' Legault says, after two children found dead in Wendake

'All of Quebec is devastated,' Legault says, after two children found dead in Wendake

WENDAKE, Que. — The entire Huron-Wendat Nation is in shock, Grand Chief Konrad Sioui said Sunday, after two children were found dead in Wendake, Que., a Huron-Wendat community near Quebec City. "We have no words," Sioui said in an interview.
No winning ticket for Saturday night's $5 million Lotto 649 jackpot

No winning ticket for Saturday night's $5 million Lotto 649 jackpot

No winning ticket was sold for the $5 million jackpot in Saturday night's Lotto 649 draw. However, the guaranteed $1 million prize went to a ticket holder in Ontario. The jackpot for the next Lotto 649 draw on Oct.
COVID-19 spread shifts to seniors as outbreaks rise in long-term care homes: Tam

COVID-19 spread shifts to seniors as outbreaks rise in long-term care homes: Tam

Canada's chief public health officer says the spread of COVID-19 is shifting towards seniors, adding to the mounting signs suggesting a second wave could hit just as hard as the first. In a statement Saturday, Dr.
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