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COVID-19 cases, deaths surge ahead of long weekend, restrictions tighten in hotspots

COVID-19 cases, deaths surge ahead of long weekend, restrictions tighten in hotspots

Canadians began the Thanksgiving long weekend amid a surging second wave that pushed public health officials to roll back some businesses and tighten COVID-19 measures in several hotspots.
Conservatives accuse government of reckless rush to ease access to assisted dying

Conservatives accuse government of reckless rush to ease access to assisted dying

OTTAWA — Conservatives are accusing the Trudeau government of rushing recklessly to make it easier for intolerably suffering Canadians to receive medical help to end their lives.
WFP says it shares Nobel Peace Prize with Canada and supporters around the world

WFP says it shares Nobel Peace Prize with Canada and supporters around the world

OTTAWA — The United Nations World Food Program is thanking Canada for its support after the organization won the Nobel Peace Prize, saying that support is essential with hunger rising due to COVID-19.
Liberals revamp rent-relief for businesses as second wave threatens job gains

Liberals revamp rent-relief for businesses as second wave threatens job gains

OTTAWA — The Trudeau Liberals sought Friday to get ahead of growing economic concerns linked to rising COVID-19 case counts, vowing new and revamped business supports to keep workers on payrolls and maintain job gains threatened by the pandemic's sec
Advocates call for change in housing fund after data shows skew to Ontario

Advocates call for change in housing fund after data shows skew to Ontario

VANCOUVER — A federal government fund providing financing for affordable housing projects needs to be rebuilt because it doesn't do enough to help provinces outside of Ontario, advocates say.
B.C.'s virtual COVID-19 election campaign lacks human touch: expert

B.C.'s virtual COVID-19 election campaign lacks human touch: expert

VICTORIA — At the end of a recent virtual town hall meeting where about a dozen people asked questions about British Columbia's Oct. 24 election, New Democrat Leader John Horgan said he was enjoying campaigning online.
Unilateral ban on single-use plastics ignores spirit of USMCA, critics, experts say

Unilateral ban on single-use plastics ignores spirit of USMCA, critics, experts say

WASHINGTON, Wash. — Canada's proposed ban on single-use plastics may not run afoul of its trade deal with the United States and Mexico, but experts suggest it disregards the "pause-and-check" spirit of the agreement.
Former prime minister Stephen Harper’s eldest son working for Premier Jason Kenney

Former prime minister Stephen Harper’s eldest son working for Premier Jason Kenney

EDMONTON — Former prime minister Stephen Harper’s eldest son is following in his father’s footsteps by getting involved in politics. Ben Harper, who is 24, has landed a job as an aide in Alberta Premier Jason Kenney’s office.
Afghan troop withdrawal and Canadians view police favourably: In The News for Oct. 9

Afghan troop withdrawal and Canadians view police favourably: In The News for Oct. 9

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 Oct. 9 ... What we are watching in Canada ...
Here are some of the latest developments on the COVID-19 situation in Canada

Here are some of the latest developments on the COVID-19 situation in Canada

The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada (all times Eastern): --- 7:34 p.m.
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