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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): --- 4:31 p.m. Alberta's premier says the province will not be following Ontario's lead in imposing new restrictions because of a jump in cases of COVID-19.

Oct 9, 2020 2:58 PM Read more >

Armenian diaspora in Canada says Ottawa must act to prevent a second genocide

MONTREAL — The ongoing conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan is physically and emotionally distant to most Canadians, but for Montrealer Talar Chichmanian, the war is the second time since the 1990s her family has taken up arms.

Oct 9, 2020 2:53 PM Read more >

Champagne deplores suggestion of military solution in Azerbaijan-Armenia fight

OTTAWA — Foreign Affairs Minister François-Philippe Champagne said Friday he deplores a statement by Azerbaijan's president that a military solution is the only way to solve his country’s current crisis with Armenia.

Oct 9, 2020 2:14 PM Read more >

Byelections called now because future risks from COVID-19 could be worse: Trudeau

OTTAWA — The two federal byelections underway in Toronto will continue even as cases of COVID-19 soar in the city, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says. Byelections for Toronto Centre and York Centre are set for Oct. 26.

Oct 9, 2020 2:04 PM Read more >

Ex-cop tapped as new Indigenous affairs minister as Legault tries to reset relations

Quebec Premier Francois Legault replaced his Indigenous affairs minister with a former Montreal police officer Friday, as his government looked to reset relations with First Nations leaders.

Oct 9, 2020 1:54 PM Read more >

Crown, defence in Fredericton shooting trial agree accused had mental disorder

FREDERICTON — The Crown and defence at a murder trial in Fredericton have agreed that Matthew Raymond suffered from a mental disorder when he shot four victims two years ago.

Oct 9, 2020 1:53 PM Read more >

Liberals set relaxed nomination rules in preparation for possible federal election

OTTAWA — The Liberal party is readying itself for a possible federal election with new rules for nominating candidates.

Oct 9, 2020 1:34 PM Read more >

Feds double pandemic aid for food banks, add a second $100 million in support

OTTAWA — The federal government doubled the amount of pandemic aid for Canada's food banks on Friday.

Oct 9, 2020 1:22 PM Read more >

B.C. political leaders meet in live TV debate in Oct. 24 election campaign

VICTORIA — The leaders of B.C.

Oct 9, 2020 1:19 PM Read more >

Former premier Jean Charest suing Quebec government for $1M for privacy violation

MONTREAL — Former premier Jean Charest is suing the Quebec government for violation of his privacy in connection with an investigation by the province's anti-corruption unit.

Oct 9, 2020 12:47 PM Read more >