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Mixed messages: Ottawa, Moe differ on Indigenous ceremonies during pandemic
OTTAWA — Saskatchewan's premier says First Nations are receiving mixed messages after Canada's Indigenous services minister said sacred ceremonies would be allowed to continue despite restrictions put in place due to COVID-19.
May 14, 2020 4:55 PM
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Ontario stage one reopening includes stores, surgeries, tennis, dog grooming
TORONTO — Ontarians will be able to go shopping, play tennis and take their pets to the vet next week, but they should still avoid visiting friends and family, Premier Doug Ford announced Thursday.
May 14, 2020 4:53 PM
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'I feel lighter:' Some Albertans thrilled with haircuts, eating in restaurants
Alberta's relaunch of its COVID-compromised economy Thursday was busy in some spots, slow in others and overshadowed by different rules for different communities.
May 14, 2020 4:46 PM
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Bank of Canada warns in report of business, household debt from COVID-19
OTTAWA — Financial markets are showing signs of concern about the how well companies can weather the COVID-19 economic crisis, the Bank of Canada said in a report outlining issues the pandemic is having on business and household debt.
May 14, 2020 4:26 PM
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International deal to protect ozone layer behind new contaminant problem: study
EDMONTON — A landmark environmental agreement that helped close the ozone hole in the 1990s has led to new chemical contaminants forming in the atmosphere and accumulating on land.
May 14, 2020 3:45 PM
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Canada thanks early departing WTO chief for help on reform efforts
OTTAWA — Canada's trade minister is thanking the departing head of the World Trade Organization for his help trying the reform the troubled referee for global trade.
May 14, 2020 3:32 PM
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'The society failed': Legault makes first trip to Montreal since pandemic began
MONTREAL — For the first time since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, Quebec Premier Francois Legault visited Montreal on Thursday, to announce the province recorded 131 new deaths linked to the virus — 91 of them in the hard-hit city.
May 14, 2020 3:21 PM
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McNeil's stance N.S. would 'support' feds in shooting probe puzzles experts
HALIFAX — A stance by Nova Scotia's premier that his province would only play a support role if a public inquiry is called into a shooting rampage that took 22 lives is puzzling to some legal experts.
May 14, 2020 2:21 PM
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National parks, historic sites partly reopening June 1, but no camping yet
OTTAWA — A large number of Canada's national parks and historic sites will partly reopen for daytime visitors next month but Canadians should plan to go only to those fairly close to home, Environment Minister Jonathan Wilkinson said Thursday.
May 14, 2020 2:15 PM
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Ottawa announces $469M for fish harvesters with sector-specific grant, benefit
OTTAWA — Canadian fish harvesters welcomed the announcement Thursday of $469 million in federal support for the sector during the COVID-19 pandemic, saying they're watching closely for clarity as fishing seasons open across the country.
May 14, 2020 1:38 PM
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