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Ottawa extends federal wage subsidy program beyond June

Ottawa extends federal wage subsidy program beyond June

“We will continue to be there for you to keep people on payroll,” Trudeau said to company leaders
Jobless numbers to be released and return of 'Hamilton'; In The News for May 8

Jobless numbers to be released and return of 'Hamilton'; In The News for May 8

In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of May 8 ... --- COVID-19 in Canada ... .
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 have been releasing plans for easing restrictions that were put in place to limit the spread of COVID-19.
Peter MacKay suggests Magnitsky Act should be used against China for COVID-19

Peter MacKay suggests Magnitsky Act should be used against China for COVID-19

OTTAWA — Conservative leadership hopeful Peter MacKay is calling for use of the Magnitsky Act if specific individuals in China can be identified as having suppressed information related to COVID-19 A full inquiry, perhaps an international one, into h
Virtual parliamentary proceedings cause spike in injuries for interpreters

Virtual parliamentary proceedings cause spike in injuries for interpreters

OTTAWA — Virtual sittings of the House of Commons and parliamentary committees are causing headaches for interpreters — literally.
Pandemic causing 'unprecedented' threat to beef and pork producers: industry

Pandemic causing 'unprecedented' threat to beef and pork producers: industry

Canadian livestock groups say producers are suffering since COVID-19 outbreaks have caused closures and slowdowns at meat-processing plants across the country.
A father reads a daughter's account of pain, joy, love amid his COVID-19 battle

A father reads a daughter's account of pain, joy, love amid his COVID-19 battle

HALIFAX — As Rick Cameron rests and rehabilitates his body from its war with COVID-19, he has a story to read through to fill in the gaps of his journey.
Poll reveals Trudeau’s strengths and weaknesses with voters after four and a half years in power

Poll reveals Trudeau’s strengths and weaknesses with voters after four and a half years in power

When Research Co. and Glacier Media asked Canadians about the prime minister’s tenure, about half (48%) believe he has performed “about the same” as they expected, while 24% think he has done “better” and 25% say he has been “worse.
'Deadpool 2' production company fined by B.C. agency after woman's death

'Deadpool 2' production company fined by B.C. agency after woman's death

VANCOUVER — The production company behind the megahit 'Deadpool 2' has been fined nearly $290,000 for violating multiple safety rules leading to the death of a stuntwoman on a set in Vancouver.
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 7:14 p.m. ET on May 7, 2020: There are 64,922 confirmed and presumptive cases in Canada.
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