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Coronavirus: What’s happening in Canada and around the world Tuesday

Coronavirus: What’s happening in Canada and around the world TuesdayTwo provinces are extending their suspension of in-class learning for kindergarten to Grade 12 because...

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Coronavirus: What’s happening in Canada and around the world March 14

Some of the latest developments: N.L. and P.E.I. announced their first cases on Saturday. Saskatchewan confirmed its first two presumptive cases. B.C. detected nine new cases, bringing...

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Canadian curling continues to get hammered by COVID-19 cancellations

Brad Gushue’s curling team will not wear the Maple Leaf in Scotland and Canada has lost more world championships because of concerns over...

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4th case of coronavirus in Ontario confirmed

Ontario health officials have confirmed a new case of COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus, the fourth in the province since...

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Across the North, Indigenous communities are redefining conservation

In a packed gym in Colville Lake, N.W.T., Chief Wilbert Kochon leans into a microphone. Across a roughly-arranged square of folding tables, officials...

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After going hungry, Montreal student on mission to reduce waste, feed those in need

After going hungry, Montreal student on mission to reduce waste, feed those in need Megan Clarke knows all too well what it’s like...

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‘A heavenly kiss’: Candlesticks saved during Nazi invasion of Poland find home at Toronto synagogue

‘A heavenly kiss’: Candlesticks saved during Nazi invasion of Poland find home at Toronto synagogue, Harold Erbe’s wife, Faye, gently fixes his tie...

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Football News : Takumi Minamino: Liverpool new signing is ‘one of a kind’ inspired by Ronaldo

Football News: Takumi Minamino is a winner. Or at least he has a desperate desire to win, often stating how he hates losing....

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Assessing whether 2020 will bring a Canadian property tumble: Don Pittis

Assessing whether 2020 will bring a Canadian property tumble: Don Pittis According to fresh data, the Canadian real estate market is booming again....

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N.L. family heartbroken over ‘missing’ ashes

N.L. family heartbroken over ‘missing’ ashes A Newfoundland woman has filed a complaint against a local funeral home after what are supposedly her late...

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Arctic ecosystems and cultures threatened as region continues to warm

Rising temperatures and shrinking snow and ice cover in the Arctic are endangering habitats, fisheries and local cultures, according to a report issued...

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Manitoba nurses’ college puts mandatory English tests on hold after pushback from schools

The regulatory body for Manitoba nurses has found local nursing students are sometimes graduating from local schools without adequate English skills — but...

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‘Truly Canadian’? American-owned RONA removes signs after ad complaint

Founded 80 years ago by two Quebec entrepreneurs, home improvement chain RONA has long considered itself a Canadian icon. The retailer went so far...

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Football News : Dalian Atkinson: Police officer charged with footballer murder

Football News A police officer has been charged with the murder of retired footballer Dalian Atkinson who died after being tasered. The ex-Aston...

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Is Silver Alert the best way to find missing seniors?

When a senior with dementia goes missing, could a Silver Alert help find them quickly? Advocates like Sam Noh believe a system similar to Amber Alerts...

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Banks deny compensation when hackers steal customers’ money

Sunjit Lidhar was awoken by a phone call from Scotiabank last February, informing him that $3,000 had been transferred out of his savings...