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The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Sept. 10

The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Sept. 10

The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 7:04 p.m. EDT on Sept. 10, 2020: There are 134,923 confirmed cases in Canada.
Survivor of Oshawa, Ont., mass shooting thanks supporters, first responders

Survivor of Oshawa, Ont., mass shooting thanks supporters, first responders

OSHAWA, Ont. — The woman who survived the recent mass shooting of her family in Oshawa, Ont., is thanking supporters, first responders and the medical workers aiding her recovery.
Still no agreement on how returning Parliament will function as pandemic goes on

Still no agreement on how returning Parliament will function as pandemic goes on

OTTAWA — Less than two weeks before Parliament is to resume sitting, no one knows how it is going to function amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Toronto mayor asks federal, provincial governments for more financial help

Toronto mayor asks federal, provincial governments for more financial help

TORONTO — With many businesses continuing to operate at limited capacity, Toronto Mayor John Tory on Thursday called on upper levels of government to provide additional economic support for Canada's downtowns.
Two Alberta Mounties face manslaughter charges in shooting death of man in car

Two Alberta Mounties face manslaughter charges in shooting death of man in car

EDMONTON — Two RCMP officers who were charged in the shooting death of a 31-year-old man in northern Alberta two years ago are now facing manslaughter charges. Cpl. Randy Stenger and Const.
Supreme Court touts role of free expression in democracy as it sets out guidance

Supreme Court touts role of free expression in democracy as it sets out guidance

OTTAWA — The ability to express oneself helps create a healthy democracy, the Supreme Court of Canada said Thursday in setting out rules for deciding when a lawsuit has merit or is intended simply to quell participation in matters of public interest.
B.C. report projects economic decline of 6.7 per cent, deficit near $13 billion

B.C. report projects economic decline of 6.7 per cent, deficit near $13 billion

VICTORIA — British Columbia's financial outlook is being hammered by the COVID-19 pandemic, but a partial recovery is on the horizon next year, says Finance Minister Carole James. But James, who described herself as a realist Thursday, said B.C.
Quebec to ban karaoke over COVID-19 risks, bar industry association says

Quebec to ban karaoke over COVID-19 risks, bar industry association says

QUEBEC — The head of a Quebec bar owners' association says the provincial government is banning karaoke indefinitely due to concerns over COVID-19.
No home or kids together but couple still spouses, Appeal Court rules

No home or kids together but couple still spouses, Appeal Court rules

TORONTO — A wealthy businessman will have to pay more than $50,000 a month in spousal support for 10 years to a woman with whom he had a long-term romantic relationship even though they kept separate homes and had no children together, Ontario's top
Former finance minister Bill Morneau broke election law in 2019: commissioner

Former finance minister Bill Morneau broke election law in 2019: commissioner

OTTAWA — Canada's election watchdog says former finance minister Bill Morneau broke the law when he promoted Liberal candidates at events he attended while in charge of the finance portfolio.
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