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Canadians expect more working from home in post-COVID-19 world

Canadians expect more working from home in post-COVID-19 world

Almost two-thirds of Canada’s “provisional home workers” (65%) say they hope to be able to work from home more often once the COVID-19 outbreak ends.
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Food supply in danger without Ottawa’s help: farmers

Food supply in danger without Ottawa’s help: farmers

“We must ensure Canadians' food supply is secure,” agriculture federation president says.
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Sports world holds out hope for seasons’ return

Sports world holds out hope for seasons’ return

“People in unprecedented times find unprecedented solutions in their respective businesses."
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Fashionable COVID-19 masks now being produced by Canadian company

Fashionable COVID-19 masks now being produced by Canadian company

"Surgical style" masks feature slogans printed on the front and sides
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Canada, U.S. agree to extend border closure

Canada, U.S. agree to extend border closure

Trudeau also announced $306 million to aid Indigenous businesses and financial associations.
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Food rescue offering grants for food security to small cities across Canada

Food rescue offering grants for food security to small cities across Canada

The grants are available to any non-profit organization that provides access to food to the community
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Canadians will be required to wear non-medical face masks on flights, says federal government

Canadians will be required to wear non-medical face masks on flights, says federal government

The new measure goes into effect at 9 a.m. PST on Monday, April 20.
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Over 70,000 animals could be 're-homed' if the Vancouver Aquarium closes

Over 70,000 animals could be 're-homed' if the Vancouver Aquarium closes

"Is re-homing different than re-locating?"
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UBC speech scientist breaks down the threat of 'speaking moistly'

UBC speech scientist breaks down the threat of 'speaking moistly'

"What’s become clear in the current situation is that we need to have researchers coming together who really understand speech and who really understand airborne pathogens."
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Trudeau announces $1.7b to help Alberta energy sector 'clean up' orphaned wells

Trudeau announces $1.7b to help Alberta energy sector 'clean up' orphaned wells

"We need to help Canadians," said PM Trudeau in his Friday morning address to the nation
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