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The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada
The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 11:25 a.m. ET on June 27, 2020: There are 102,954 confirmed cases in Canada. _ Quebec: 55,079 confirmed (including 5,448 deaths, 23,...
Jun 27, 2020

A look at how provinces plan to emerge from COVID-19 shutdown
Provinces and territories have been releasing plans for easing restrictions that were put in place to limit the spread of COVID-19. Here is what some of the provinces have announced so far: Newfo...
Jun 27, 2020

Metis leader says children in care left out of Manitoba's pandemic response
WINNIPEG - The Manitoba Metis Federation's president says the province has left vulnerable foster children out of pandemic response plans. "When this pandemic came into play the province did not give ...
Jun 27, 2020

Poll suggests how abortion, climate policies affect support for Conservatives
OTTAWA - A failure to clearly articulate positions on social conservative issues and a weak climate change plan are often cited as reasons the federal Conservatives failed to woo enough voters to win ...
Jun 27, 2020

Keep your pets in mind when the hot weather hits: Melfort Ambulance
The summer heat and humidity can take a toll on people, but it's also important to remember to keep an eye on our four-legged friends.Wayne Therres of Melfort Ambulance tells northeastNOW that tempera...
Jun 27, 2020

Metis leader says children in care left out of Manitoba's pandemic response
WINNIPEG - The Manitoba Metis Federation's president says the province has left vulnerable foster children out of pandemic response plans. "When this pandemic came into play the province did not give ...
Jun 27, 2020

Poll suggests how abortion, climate policies affect support for Conservatives
OTTAWA - A failure to clearly articulate positions on social conservative issues and a weak climate change plan are often cited as reasons the federal Conservatives failed to woo enough voters to win ...
Jun 27, 2020

Liberal government urged to spend $1.5 billion more to battle COVID-19 abroad
OTTAWA - Canada is expected to send hundreds of millions of dollars in new funding towards an international effort to develop and fairly distribute an eventual COVID-19 vaccine when Prime Ministe...
Jun 27, 2020

Milton Glaser, designer of 'I Love NY' logo, dies at 91
NEW YORK - Milton Glaser, the groundbreaking graphic designer who adorned Bob Dylan's silhouette with psychedelic hair and summed up the feelings for his native New York with "I (HEART) NY," died Frid...
Jun 26, 2020

Columbus gamer wins 2020 eMLS Cup qualifier, advances to main bracket
Columbus Crew pro gamer Graham (Skamzz) Ellix survived four challengers Friday to win the 14-man Last Chance Qualifier Bracket and advance to main draw of the eMLS Cup. Ellix dispatched Orlando C...
Jun 26, 2020