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Coronavirus (COVID-19) National News

Will Trudeau government really eliminate ‘chronic homelessness’ in Canada?

Will Trudeau government really eliminate ‘chronic homelessness’ in Canada?

Vancouver mayor seeking share of new $1 billion housing initiative
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Overdose deaths in B.C. surpass 1,000 this year

Overdose deaths in B.C. surpass 1,000 this year

Total number of deaths for eight months greater than 12-month total in 2019
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The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Sept. 3

The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Sept. 3

The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 11:03 a.m. EDT on Sept. 3, 2020
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Canada signs deal with Novovax to get 76 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine

Canada signs deal with Novovax to get 76 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine

The federal government has a deal with a third vaccine developer to get access to an experimental COVID-19 vaccine
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Canada's economy shrinks by record 38.7% in Q2: StatsCan

Canada's economy shrinks by record 38.7% in Q2: StatsCan

BMO chief economist Douglas Porter said in a note that the latest data points to a "mammoth" increase ahead for Q3
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OPINION: COVID-19 is not going away any time soon

OPINION: COVID-19 is not going away any time soon

"Brace yourself for the coming peaks and valleys of COVID-19."
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'This shouldn't have happened:' Father attributes son's death to COVID-19 rules

'This shouldn't have happened:' Father attributes son's death to COVID-19 rules

"People's lives are being lost," said Mark Ogden. "These COVID rules are way too far."
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COVID-19 crisis has failed to erode faith in Canadian health care

COVID-19 crisis has failed to erode faith in Canadian health care

While some countries have seen their health-care systems exposed by the COVID-19 pandemic, the way Canadians feel about medical services here did not go through an overwhelming shift
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Canada-U.S. border will remain closed for another 30 days

Canada-U.S. border will remain closed for another 30 days

This is the fifth time that the closure has been extended since it was implemented in March
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Canada closes loophole that let air travellers easily fly without a mask

Canada closes loophole that let air travellers easily fly without a mask

Prior to Transport Canada updating an order, air passengers could verbally indicate they were unable to wear a mask
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