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A quick look at British Columbia's COVID-19 reopening plan

A quick look at British Columbia's COVID-19 reopening plan

VICTORIA — The B.C. government has outlined its plan to reopen the economy during the COVID-19 pandemic under guidelines aimed at controlling the spread of the virus.
Canadian Paediatric Society eyes mysterious syndrome for suspected COVID links

Canadian Paediatric Society eyes mysterious syndrome for suspected COVID links

TORONTO — The Canadian Paediatric Society is closely monitoring reports that COVID-19 may be linked to a strange inflammatory syndrome in some children.
Kashechewan residents fearing COVID-19 head to camps to avoid flood waters

Kashechewan residents fearing COVID-19 head to camps to avoid flood waters

OTTAWA — Residents of a First Nation in northern Ontario threatened by spring flooding are facing more complex and some fear-inducing options for escape this year, thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Aid coming for seniors facing 'real' cost increases due to COVID-19, Duclos says

Aid coming for seniors facing 'real' cost increases due to COVID-19, Duclos says

OTTAWA — One of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's top ministers says federal assistance is on the way for seniors on fixed incomes who have faced an increase in the cost of living as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Students start looking for summer work, with few options in usual places

Students start looking for summer work, with few options in usual places

OTTAWA — Adam Brown lined up a job in March with a consulting firm in Edmonton. He just started there this week.
Family of slain Mountie issues message of thanks to those who offered support

Family of slain Mountie issues message of thanks to those who offered support

HALIFAX — The family of a Nova Scotia RCMP officer killed last month while tracking down a multiple murderer has issued a statement to thank those who reached out to offer support. Relatives of Const.
Alberta suspends environmental monitoring rules for oilsands over COVID concerns

Alberta suspends environmental monitoring rules for oilsands over COVID concerns

EDMONTON — The Alberta Energy Regulator has suspended a wide array of environmental monitoring requirements for oilsands companies over public-health concerns raised by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Canada still only considering gathering race-based COVID-19 data

Canada still only considering gathering race-based COVID-19 data

OTTAWA — After months of calls from advocates for a clearer picture of who is contracting COVID-19 and how it affects them, the Public Health Agency of Canada is still looking into the possibility of collecting more demographic data related to the di
Virtual sittings have MPs doing things not allowed in House of Commons

Virtual sittings have MPs doing things not allowed in House of Commons

OTTAWA — A stuffed deer head made a cameo appearance Tuesday during a virtual gathering of members of Parliament.
Pharmacists receiving short shipments as drug shortage continues

Pharmacists receiving short shipments as drug shortage continues

OTTAWA — Ongoing drug shortages are leaving pharmacies across the country to adjust to short shipments on the fly, according to the Canadian Pharmacists Association.
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