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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): 8:10 p.m. Alberta has recorded its highest daily number of COVID-19 cases, with 406. The province says 3,372 cases are active and 113 people are in hospital.
Adviser suggests Alberta students not learn about residential schools before Grade 4

Adviser suggests Alberta students not learn about residential schools before Grade 4

EDMONTON — Leaked advice on proposed Alberta curriculum changes suggests the legacy of residential schools is too upsetting to be taught to young children, but the chairman of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission says there's nothing to support th
'Blacklisted:' Nova Scotia First Nation pulls commercial lobster boats from the water

'Blacklisted:' Nova Scotia First Nation pulls commercial lobster boats from the water

HALIFAX — The chief of the First Nation behind a disputed moderate livelihood lobster fishery in Nova Scotia says recent vandalism and the loss of potential sales have cost the band more than $1.
Highlights of the party platforms in the B.C. election

Highlights of the party platforms in the B.C. election

Here are highlights of the platforms of the three main parties in the B.C.
A QuickSketch of B.C. Green Leader Sonia Furstenau

A QuickSketch of B.C. Green Leader Sonia Furstenau

A sketch of Sonia Furstenau, leader of British Columbia's Green party: Family: She lives in the Cowichan Valley with her husband, Blaise, and their children.
Liberal minority survives confidence vote in the Commons with NDP and Green backing

Liberal minority survives confidence vote in the Commons with NDP and Green backing

OTTAWA — Justin Trudeau's minority government survived its most serious confidence test yet Wednesday, but opposition resentment over the Liberals' high-stakes brinkmanship may make it more difficult to avoid defeat in future.
A QuickSketch of B.C. NDP Leader John Horgan

A QuickSketch of B.C. NDP Leader John Horgan

A sketch of John Horgan, leader of the NDP in British Columbia: Family: Married Ellie in 1984; two grown sons, Nate and Evan. His father died when he was 18 months old. He was the youngest of four children.
B.C. Green leader hopes voters see value in minority government

B.C. Green leader hopes voters see value in minority government

VANCOUVER — The leader of the B.C. Green party is betting on a legislature in which one party doesn't hold all the power in the final days of a snap election campaign that began a week after her leadership victory.
B.C. Liberal Leader maintains confidence as campaign tests party identity

B.C. Liberal Leader maintains confidence as campaign tests party identity

VANCOUVER — B.C. Liberal Leader Andrew Wilkinson says he's feeling confident and optimistic as British Columbia's provincial election campaign enters its final days.
Nunavut premier expects support from caucus to remove minister from cabinet

Nunavut premier expects support from caucus to remove minister from cabinet

IQALUIT, Nunavut — Nunavut’s premier says he believes his motion to remove a member of his cabinet over a social media post will pass when it is voted on later this week.