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B.C. outlines plan to end COVID-19 restrictions; eyes September return to normal

B.C. outlines plan to end COVID-19 restrictions; eyes September return to normal

VICTORIA — A four-step plan in British Columbia to ease out of the COVID-19 pandemic could mean people can attend live concerts, watch sports in person and choose whether to wear a mask by Sept. 7.
'They gave her death': Quebec hospital patient, visitors testify at Echaquan inquiry

'They gave her death': Quebec hospital patient, visitors testify at Echaquan inquiry

MONTREAL — Joyce Echaquan was in tremendous pain and told hospital staff she was dying, but she was instead ignored and mocked, a witness told a Quebec coroner's inquiry on Tuesday.
Senate's old guard and new guard clash over role of independent senators

Senate's old guard and new guard clash over role of independent senators

OTTAWA — Two senators are seeking disciplinary measures against one another in what boils down to a clash between the new and old guards in the Senate. The dispute is between Sen.
Ottawa preparing to deploy health workers, military and Red Cross to help in Manitoba

Ottawa preparing to deploy health workers, military and Red Cross to help in Manitoba

OTTAWA — The premier of Manitoba says his province's status as the COVID-19 hot spot of North America can be blamed in part on people not getting vaccinated and not getting tested when they're sick.
The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada for Tuesday, May 25

The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada for Tuesday, May 25

The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada (all times Eastern): 5:40 p.m. Alberta’s chief medical officer is reporting 387 new cases of COVID-19 and nine new deaths. Dr.
Nunavut police ask for public's help in homicide investigation of 'Grizzlies' actor

Nunavut police ask for public's help in homicide investigation of 'Grizzlies' actor

IQALUIT, Nunavut — Nunavut RCMP are asking for the public's help with an investigation into the death of a northern actor.
Bill to align Canada's laws with UN Indigenous declaration passes third reading

Bill to align Canada's laws with UN Indigenous declaration passes third reading

OTTAWA — A federal bill to harmonize Canada's laws with the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples has passed third reading in the House of Commons.
House of Commons adopts Bloc motion against holding COVID-19 pandemic election

House of Commons adopts Bloc motion against holding COVID-19 pandemic election

OTTAWA — The House of Commons has adopted a Bloc Québécois motion that says it would be irresponsible to hold a federal election during the COVID-19 pandemic.
A list of the four steps in British Columbia's restart plan

A list of the four steps in British Columbia's restart plan

VICTORIA — The British Columbia government has introduced a four-step restart plan in a gradual return to normality when more people are vaccinated against COVID-19.
U.S. amping up dispute with Canada over allowed exports of American dairy products

U.S. amping up dispute with Canada over allowed exports of American dairy products

WASHINGTON — The United States is ramping up its dispute with Canada over the sale of American dairy products north of the border — the first significant new trade squabble between the two countries of the post-NAFTA era. U.S.
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