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The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada

The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada

The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 6:13 p.m. on June 28, 2020: There are 103,250 confirmed cases in Canada.
P.E.I. sees rise in anti-outsider sentiment as COVID-19 travel restrictions ease

P.E.I. sees rise in anti-outsider sentiment as COVID-19 travel restrictions ease

CHARLOTTETOWN — Canada's smallest province, which once branded itself the "gentle island," is seeing some not-so-gentle attitudes emerging toward people perceived to be from other provinces — a phenomenon Prince Edward Island Premier Dennis King says
Tories ask auditor general to probe 'outsourcing' of $900M student aid program

Tories ask auditor general to probe 'outsourcing' of $900M student aid program

OTTAWA — The federal Conservatives are calling for an investigation into the Liberal government's decision to have an international charity administer a $900-million program designed to help students during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Despite pandemic, country figuring out different ways to celebrate Canada Day

Despite pandemic, country figuring out different ways to celebrate Canada Day

The true north remains just as strong but might not feel quite as free with Canada Day celebrations being a little quieter and physically distant as people keep their guard up against COVID-19.
Caught in U.S. COVID-19 surge, Canadian ex-pats hunker down, spare a thought for home

Caught in U.S. COVID-19 surge, Canadian ex-pats hunker down, spare a thought for home

With COVID-19 cases surging in the United States, Canadians living in the country are hunkering down and find themselves thinking a bit more about home these days.
Tough talk, tariff threats resurface as USMCA readies for Wednesday debut

Tough talk, tariff threats resurface as USMCA readies for Wednesday debut

WASHINGTON — If the long-awaited debut of Canada's new trade pact with the United States and Mexico heralds a new dawn in North American relations, Robert Lighthizer sure has a funny way of showing it. With the U.S.
As Quebec reopens, small towns and provincial parks brace for larger crowds

As Quebec reopens, small towns and provincial parks brace for larger crowds

MONTREAL — Bruno Guilbault says he can't remember seeing anything like it. The mayor of Rawdon, Que.
A look at how provinces plan to emerge from COVID-19 shutdown

A look at how provinces plan to emerge from COVID-19 shutdown

Provinces and territories have been releasing plans for easing restrictions that were put in place to limit the spread of COVID-19.
Quiet Salish Sea gives scientists chance to study endangered killer whales

Quiet Salish Sea gives scientists chance to study endangered killer whales

A significant drop in sea traffic brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic has created what scientists call a rare opportunity to study how quieter waters affect southern resident killer whales off the British Columbia coast.
Advocates call for community-led crisis intervention, not police

Advocates call for community-led crisis intervention, not police

SURREY, B.C. — Deaths and injuries involving police during so-called wellness checks coupled with recent protests against police brutality are generating scrutiny over how officers respond to people struggling with mental health challenges.
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