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The latest news on COVID-19 in Canada

The latest COVID-19 developments in Canada (all times Eastern): 7:20 p.m. British Columbia has recorded another 299 cases of COVID-19, for a total of 15,800 infections in the province. Deputy provincial health officer Dr.

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The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020

The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 7:11 p.m. EST on Nov. 3, 2020: There are 244,935 confirmed cases in Canada.

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B.C. seniors advocate wants change in care home visits during pandemic

VICTORIA — Health restrictions to prevent the spread of COVID-19 at British Columbia's long-term care and assisted living facilities should be revised to allow more family members to visit loved ones, says the province's seniors advocate.

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From bush pilot to international charter carrier: Aviation pioneer Max Ward dies

EDMONTON — A northern bush pilot who built a regional carrier into Canada's largest charter airline has died. Max Ward collapsed Monday at his Edmonton home and died in hospital shortly after surrounded by family.

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Vancouver council mulling first steps toward possible 2030 Olympic bid

Vancouver's council is being asked to consider taking the first small steps toward hosting another Olympic Games.

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Canadians and Americans want loosened COVID-19 restrictions for border town

DELTA, B.C.

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Quebec remembers sword attack victims with condolences book, tributes in legislature

QUEBEC — The Quebec government has launched an online book to collect messages of condolence following Saturday night's sword attack that left two dead in Quebec City.

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Teacher tells Bill 21 court challenge that her hijab is not source of 'discord'

MONTREAL — Another Muslim teacher took the stand at the court challenge to Quebec's secularism law on Tuesday, testifying that her hijab has no impact on her ability to teach.

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Liberals continue filibuster over WE affair at Commons ethics committee

OTTAWA — The House of Commons ethics committee continues to be stuck on a motion to examine government spending during the COVID-19 pandemic and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s relationship with WE Charity.

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Feds propose changes to Broadcasting Act that may raise $800 million from streamers

Online platforms like Netflix and Spotify may end up spending more than $800 million on Canadian content over the next three years under a series of legislative changes the federal government proposed Tuesday.

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