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Vancouver council asked to think about whether it should make another Olympic bid

VANCOUVER — City council is scheduled to consider a motion today on whether Vancouver should make a bid for the 2030 Winter Olympics. Coun.

Nov 3, 2020 5:37 PM Read more >

The latest news on COVID-19 in Canada

The latest COVID-19 developments in Canada (all times Eastern): 7:20 p.m. British Columbia has recorded another 299 cases of COVID-19, for a total of 15,800 infections in the province. Deputy provincial health officer Dr.

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The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020

The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 7:11 p.m. EST on Nov. 3, 2020: There are 244,935 confirmed cases in Canada.

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B.C. seniors advocate wants change in care home visits during pandemic

VICTORIA — Health restrictions to prevent the spread of COVID-19 at British Columbia's long-term care and assisted living facilities should be revised to allow more family members to visit loved ones, says the province's seniors advocate.

Nov 3, 2020 5:09 PM Read more >

From bush pilot to international charter carrier: Aviation pioneer Max Ward dies

EDMONTON — A northern bush pilot who built a regional carrier into Canada's largest charter airline has died. Max Ward collapsed Monday at his Edmonton home and died in hospital shortly after surrounded by family.

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Vancouver council mulling first steps toward possible 2030 Olympic bid

Vancouver's council is being asked to consider taking the first small steps toward hosting another Olympic Games.

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Canadians and Americans want loosened COVID-19 restrictions for border town

DELTA, B.C.

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Quebec remembers sword attack victims with condolences book, tributes in legislature

QUEBEC — The Quebec government has launched an online book to collect messages of condolence following Saturday night's sword attack that left two dead in Quebec City.

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Teacher tells Bill 21 court challenge that her hijab is not source of 'discord'

MONTREAL — Another Muslim teacher took the stand at the court challenge to Quebec's secularism law on Tuesday, testifying that her hijab has no impact on her ability to teach.

Nov 3, 2020 3:52 PM Read more >

Liberals continue filibuster over WE affair at Commons ethics committee

OTTAWA — The House of Commons ethics committee continues to be stuck on a motion to examine government spending during the COVID-19 pandemic and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s relationship with WE Charity.

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