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COVID-19 blamed as work on military port first promised in 2007 sees new delay

COVID-19 blamed as work on military port first promised in 2007 sees new delay

OTTAWA — The construction of a new military refuelling station in the Arctic is facing yet another delay more than 13 years after it was first promised by the federal government.
Travel restrictions inspiring co-operation in border communities

Travel restrictions inspiring co-operation in border communities

When the COVID-19 pandemic closed the Canada-U.S. border to non-essential travel, Donna Peter suddenly lost access to her nearest source of bulk groceries.
Leave your deets when dining: Restaurants taking personal info to trace COVID-19

Leave your deets when dining: Restaurants taking personal info to trace COVID-19

TORONTO — As COVID-19 restrictions ease and restaurants start to welcome customers back, one thing Canadians may soon have to get used to is providing their personal information before they grab a bite.
How one Montreal long-term care home managed to keep COVID-19 away

How one Montreal long-term care home managed to keep COVID-19 away

MONTREAL — The Pavillon Camille-Lefebvre long-term care home in southwest Montreal houses some of the patients most vulnerable to succumbing to a pandemic, including 18 who live on ventilators full time.
N.L. Liberals to announce next leader, 14th premier during atypical convention Monday

N.L. Liberals to announce next leader, 14th premier during atypical convention Monday

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Newfoundland and Labrador's 14th premier will be announced Monday during an unusual party leadership convention coloured by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Despite 'perfect storm' of U.S. discord, America's truths trump foreign fictions

Despite 'perfect storm' of U.S. discord, America's truths trump foreign fictions

WASHINGTON — The confluence of a pandemic, a raucous civil-rights movement, an economy on the brink and a stubborn, deeply divided electorate: experts call it a "perfect storm" of conditions in which to sow the seeds of disinformation and partisan st
No winning ticket sold for Saturday night's $6 million Lotto 649 jackpot

No winning ticket sold for Saturday night's $6 million Lotto 649 jackpot

TORONTO — No winning ticket as sold for the $6 million jackpot in Saturday night's Lotto 649 draw. However, the guaranteed $1 million prize was won by a lottery player in Quebec. The jackpot for the next draw on Aug.
The latest on Day 1 of the National Hockey League's restart

The latest on Day 1 of the National Hockey League's restart

Here is the latest news on Day 1 of the National Hockey League's restart in Toronto and Edmonton. All times Eastern. --- 1:10 a.m.
The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Aug. 1

The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Aug. 1

The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 10:18 p.m. on August 1, 2020: There are 116,599 confirmed cases in Canada.
Fans still drawn to arenas despite secure zones as NHL returns to ice

Fans still drawn to arenas despite secure zones as NHL returns to ice

EDMONTON — It was almost 30 C as Edmonton Oilers fan Darnell Belcourt stood outside the protective bubble that surrounds Rogers Place and waited for the puck to drop in the team's opening qualifying round game against the Chicago Blackhawks.
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