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CANADA: Singh removed from Commons after calling BQ MP racist over blocked RCMP motion

CANADA: Singh removed from Commons after calling BQ MP racist over blocked RCMP motion

The Speaker asked Singh to apologize for calling Bloc MP Alain Therrien racist, but the NDP leader refused
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WORLD: `That 70s Show' actor Danny Masterson charged in 3 rapes

WORLD:`That 70s Show' actor Danny Masterson charged in 3 rapes

He was arrested late Wednesday morning and released a few hours later after posting bond
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COVID-19: Ford government expected to extend state of emergency to July 15

COVID-19: Ford government expected to extend state of emergency to July 15

The motion will be debated in the Legislature next week and will be voted on afterward
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BEYOND LOCAL: Aunt Jemima brand retired by Quaker due to racial stereotype

BEYOND LOCAL: Aunt Jemima brand retired by Quaker due to racial stereotype

Brand tweaks over the years have not been enough
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CANADA: Trust in police drops amid anti-racism protests, poll suggests

CANADA: Trust in police drops amid anti-racism protests, poll suggests

Survey shows a noticeable drop in the number who said they trusted the police somewhat or a lot in recent months
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ONTARIO: Province to introduce commercial eviction ban bill, retroactive to May 1

ONTARIO: Province to introduce commercial eviction ban bill, retroactive to May 1

The government says it will protect commercial tenants from being locked out or having their assets seized due to the negative impacts of COVID-19
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ONTARIO: SickKids doctors expect safe return to school in September

ONTARIO: SickKids doctors expect safe return to school in September

SickKids says it has worked closely with Ontario's Ministry of Education to provide guidance on how to safely reopen schools
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LIVE: Premier Doug Ford holds press conference at 1 p.m.

LIVE: Premier Doug Ford holds press conference at 1 p.m.

Ford will be joined by Health Minister Christine Elliott
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CANADA: National parks to open campgrounds for existing reservations next week

CANADA: National parks to open campgrounds for existing reservations next week

Parks Canada said Canadians who want to book a campsite at a national park should check the reservation website regularly for updates as additional sites will open up in the coming weeks
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WATCH: Feds to release long-awaited snapshot of federal finances in July

WATCH: Feds to release long-awaited snapshot of federal finances in July

The budget was supposed to be presented back in March
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