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'We will not be broken,' Toronto mayor says on deadly van attack anniversary

'We will not be broken,' Toronto mayor says on deadly van attack anniversary

TORONTO — The second anniversary of the deadly van attack in Toronto is even more difficult this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the recent shooting rampage in Nova Scotia, Toronto Mayor John Tory said Thursday.
'Very difficult:' 2020 Calgary Stampede cancelled in light of COVID-19 pandemic

'Very difficult:' 2020 Calgary Stampede cancelled in light of COVID-19 pandemic

CALGARY — It survived the Great Depression, the Second World War and a massive flood seven years ago, but the Calgary Stampede has become a casualty of COVID-19.
Scheer refuses to acknowledge MP's controversial criticism of health officer

Scheer refuses to acknowledge MP's controversial criticism of health officer

OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer refused Thursday to address controversial comments by a member of his caucus who is also seeking to replace him as leader.
COVID-19 wreaking havoc on Canada's hospitality industry, MPs told

COVID-19 wreaking havoc on Canada's hospitality industry, MPs told

OTTAWA — The COVID-19 pandemic has caused carnage for restaurants and hotels in Canada, MPs on the House of Commons finance committee heard Thursday.
The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada

The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada

The latest numbers of confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 6:26 p.m. on April 23, 2020: There are 42,105 confirmed and presumptive cases in Canada.
The latest developments on COVID-19 in Canada

The latest developments on COVID-19 in Canada

The latest news on the COVID-19 global pandemic (all times Eastern): 6:15 p.m. The COVID-19 virus has been found in another poultry processing facility in B.C. Provincial health officer Dr.
Minister say empty planes left China, pushes for virtual access to 'Michaels'

Minister say empty planes left China, pushes for virtual access to 'Michaels'

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Federal prison tensions rise amid COVID lockdowns; activists want releases

Federal prison tensions rise amid COVID lockdowns; activists want releases

TORONTO — Efforts to contain the rapid spread of COVID-19 in Canada's federal prisons have led to an increase in tensions that have prompted correctional officers to use force on at least two occasions in recent days, according to a prominent prisone
$500k bet on 'rock, paper, scissors' ruled invalid by Quebec court

$500k bet on 'rock, paper, scissors' ruled invalid by Quebec court

MONTREAL — A $500,000 debt incurred from three games of "rock, paper, scissors" is invalid, the Quebec Court of Appeal has ruled.
Trump envoy to Canada defends pause in World Health Organization funding

Trump envoy to Canada defends pause in World Health Organization funding

OTTAWA — Donald Trump's envoy to Canada defended the U.S. president's controversial decision to temporarily stop funding the World Health Organization during the COVID-19 pandemic.