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Senate approves bill on wage subsidy, disability payments for COVID-19

Senate approves bill on wage subsidy, disability payments for COVID-19

The bill increases the maximum support available to the hardest-hit employers
Experimental COVID-19 vaccine is put to its biggest test

Experimental COVID-19 vaccine is put to its biggest test

“This is a significant milestone,” NIH Director Francis Collins said.
Senator urges Ottawa to support Canadian vaccine company awaiting funding

Senator urges Ottawa to support Canadian vaccine company awaiting funding

Providence Therapeutics has not heard back from the government since late May
Tam to young people: stop spreading COVID-19, don't infect parents, elders

Tam to young people: stop spreading COVID-19, don't infect parents, elders

"This is your generation and your future that is being shaped."
Updated: Health experts tell Ottawa to hurry domestic vaccine funding amid China delays

Updated: Health experts tell Ottawa to hurry domestic vaccine funding amid China delays

The mRNA technology is new and untested but experts say it has potential
Jungle Farm grows in a new direction during pandemic

Jungle Farm grows in a new direction during pandemic

"I am thrilled to be a farmer who can help feed my community in a time when interest in food is very high," says Leona Staples.
Canadian COVID-19 tracing app starts beta testing after three-week delay

Canadian COVID-19 tracing app starts beta testing after three-week delay

People can sign up and put the app through its paces over two to four days
Lake Louise Ski Resort appeal against $2.1M fine for destroying endangered trees dismissed

Lake Louise Ski Resort appeal against $2.1M fine for destroying endangered trees dismissed

“I am satisfied that, in the circumstances of these offences and this offender, the sentences imposed were fit sentences … There is no basis for this court to interfere and the appeal is dismissed," wrote Justice B.E. Romaine in the decision issued Wednesday (July 22)
DC mayor to order mandatory masks as infections rise again

DC mayor to order mandatory masks as infections rise again

Removing motor coach wreckage at Columbia Icefield 'may take several days'

Removing motor coach wreckage at Columbia Icefield 'may take several days'

"The removal of the vehicle is a large undertaking due to the challenges involved with the area where it came to rest. The RCMP must also protect the physical integrity of the vehicle pending its examination as part of this investigation."
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