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Supreme Court will not hear appeal challenging law on succession to the throne

Supreme Court will not hear appeal challenging law on succession to the throne

OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada will not hear a bid to throw out a law that modified the rules governing succession to the throne.
Top court won't hear bid to broaden Phoenix pay system class action

Top court won't hear bid to broaden Phoenix pay system class action

OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada will not hear a bid to have more federal civil servants included in a class-action lawsuit against the government over the faulty Phoenix pay system.
Mobilizing scientists and easing COVID-19 restrictions; In The News for April 23

Mobilizing scientists and easing COVID-19 restrictions; In The News for April 23

In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of April 23 ... --- COVID-19 in Canada ...
Gatherings restricted, schools closed: What's being done to fight COVID-19

Gatherings restricted, schools closed: What's being done to fight COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected every province and territory. Canada's chief public health officer and her provincial counterparts are encouraging people to wash their hands, give each other space and wear a mask if they are sick.
Preventive measures at Alberta meat plants came too late to stop outbreaks

Preventive measures at Alberta meat plants came too late to stop outbreaks

CALGARY — The rapid spread of COVID-19 at Canada's meat-packing plants isn't a surprise, say union and health officials.
'We have flattened the curve:' Saskatchewan may reopen some businesses in May

'We have flattened the curve:' Saskatchewan may reopen some businesses in May

REGINA — Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says some businesses that were closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic could reopen next month.
Military asked to aid nursing homes in Quebec, Ontario; signs COVID-19 slowing

Military asked to aid nursing homes in Quebec, Ontario; signs COVID-19 slowing

TORONTO — The Canadian military needs to help in understaffed nursing homes ravaged by COVID-19, the country's two largest provinces said Wednesday, as signs of a slowing pandemic prompted talk of easing the economically crippling measures put in pla
The latest developments on COVID-19 in Canada

The latest developments on COVID-19 in Canada

The latest news on the COVID-19 global pandemic (all times Eastern): 8:15 p.m. Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says some businesses that were closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic could reopen next month.
The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada

The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada

The latest numbers of confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 7:17 p.m. ET on April 22, 2020: There are 40,190 confirmed and presumptive cases in Canada.
Reopening economy too soon would cost lives, precious time, N.Y. governor warns

Reopening economy too soon would cost lives, precious time, N.Y. governor warns

WASHINGTON — The angry din of car horns echoed through Virginia's capital city Wednesday as the debate about America's path to recovery pitted impatient U.S.
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