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Federal parties tap wage subsidy program to avoid layoffs as donations dry up
OTTAWA — Federal political parties are tapping into the emergency wage subsidy program to avoid laying off their staff as donations dry up during the COVID-19 crisis.
May 22, 2020 6:03 PM
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Air Force to hold funeral procession in Halifax for victim of Snowbirds crash
The Royal Canadian Air Force is organizing a procession through the streets of Halifax this weekend to honour the Snowbirds aerobatic team member who was killed in a recent plane crash. Halifax native Capt.
May 22, 2020 6:02 PM
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Financial help lacking as COVID-19 shuts courts, kills legal work, lawyers say
TORONTO — The shutdown of much of the country's court system due to the COVID-19 pandemic is taking a financial toll on many lawyers, and law societies are not doing enough to help, members of the profession say.
May 22, 2020 5:23 PM
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Trudeau urges provinces to seek federal help with testing, contact tracing
Canada must ramp up its efforts to test residents for COVID-19 and trace anyone who may have come into contact with the virus, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Friday as he urged provinces to seek federal help with the process if needed.
May 22, 2020 4:42 PM
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Tories want Parliament declared 'essential service,' regular House sittings
OTTAWA — Opposition Leader Andrew Scheer called Friday for Parliament to be declared an essential service so a reduced number of MPs can resume their House of Commons duties amid the COVID-19 crisis.
May 22, 2020 4:03 PM
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Feds hope to endorse single contact tracing app: PM
OTTAWA — Canada may soon be implementing a more unified approach to tracing the close contacts of COVID-19 cases, including a federally recommended app to track people's movements.
May 22, 2020 3:43 PM
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Canadian peacekeeping levels hit lowest level in more than 60 years
OTTAWA — Canada's contribution to peacekeeping has reached what is believed to be an all-time low, as the Liberal government makes its final push to secure a coveted seat on the United Nations Security Council.
May 22, 2020 2:24 PM
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COVID-19 could complicate preparations for hurricane season: meteorologist
HALIFAX — As the Canadian Hurricane Centre warned of another active hurricane season Friday, one of the country's top meteorologists said the COVID-19 pandemic could make it more difficult for people to prepare for a long line of tropical storms.
May 22, 2020 1:42 PM
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PM avoids promising federal inquiry into Nova Scotia shooting rampage
HALIFAX — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau won't commit to a federal inquiry into the recent Nova Scotia shootings, even as the province's premier continues to say it's up to Ottawa to take the lead in examining the tragedy.
May 22, 2020 1:22 PM
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Mosques find new ways to celebrate Eid during the COVID-19 pandemic
Mosques across Ontario are trying to salvage Eid celebrations as best they can during the COVID-19 pandemic, with some opting for drive-thru gift handouts while others plan to lead congregants in online prayers.
May 22, 2020 11:55 AM
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