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Tensions flare at Israel-Palestinian demonstrations in Montreal, Toronto

Tensions flare at Israel-Palestinian demonstrations in Montreal, Toronto

Tensions ran high at competing demonstrations over the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in both Montreal and Toronto this weekend.
The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada

The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada

The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada (all times Eastern): 7:25 p.m. Alberta is reporting 1,140 new COVID-19 cases and three new deaths. Dr.
Provinces push forward on vaccination amid lingering questions after Fortin departure

Provinces push forward on vaccination amid lingering questions after Fortin departure

Canadian provinces continued to take steps towards hitting their COVID-19 vaccination targets on Sunday even as questions linger after the departure of the senior military officer in charge of the national immunization drive.
Feds face growing calls for answers after general overseeing vaccine effort sidelined

Feds face growing calls for answers after general overseeing vaccine effort sidelined

OTTAWA — The federal government faced growing calls for answers from experts and political opponents alike on Sunday amid lingering questions about the abrupt reassignment of the military general who was overseeing Canada’s COVID-19 vaccination campa
People with disabilities even more alone during pandemic: cerebral palsy spokeswoman

People with disabilities even more alone during pandemic: cerebral palsy spokeswoman

YELLOWKNIFE — Riley Oldford is usually out playing sledge hockey or hanging out with friends, but since the start of the pandemic he's mostly been at home.
Where the streets have explorers' names, some Halifax residents call for change

Where the streets have explorers' names, some Halifax residents call for change

HALIFAX — When builders created Halifax’s distinctive Hydrostone neighbourhood more than a century ago, they chose to honour celebrated explorers.
Western MP pitches Conservative carbon price with a 24-pack of Pilsner

Western MP pitches Conservative carbon price with a 24-pack of Pilsner

OTTAWA — Ron Liepert says these days, the phone calls and emails from people wanting to talk about his party's climate plan have slowed.
No winning ticket for Saturday's $5 million Lotto 649 jackpot

No winning ticket for Saturday's $5 million Lotto 649 jackpot

TORONTO — No winning ticket was sold for the $5 million jackpot in Saturday night's Lotto 649 draw. However, the guaranteed $1 million prize went to a lottery player in Quebec.
A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Sunday, May 16, 2021

A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Sunday, May 16, 2021

The latest numbers on COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada as of 4:00 a.m. ET on Sunday May 16, 2021. In Canada, the provinces are reporting 364,245 new vaccinations administered for a total of 18,098,470 doses given. Nationwide, 1,395,315 people or 3.
Tree poaching from public forests increasing in B.C. as lumber hits record prices

Tree poaching from public forests increasing in B.C. as lumber hits record prices

VICTORIA — Big trees, small trees, dead trees, softwoods and hardwoods have all become valuable targets of tree poachers in British Columbia as timber prices hit record levels.
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