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LGBTQ businesses, hit hard by COVID-19, look for shifts in federal programs

LGBTQ businesses, hit hard by COVID-19, look for shifts in federal programs

OTTAWA — It had been a while since Alana Fiks had been able to open her shop in Winnipeg when she spoke about the impact of COVID-19.
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Development in wildlife corridor in mountain town of Canmore, Alta., back for debate

Development in wildlife corridor in mountain town of Canmore, Alta., back for debate

A decades-old debate over development in an important wildlife corridor in an Alberta mountain community is to be back before council next week.
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National Defence grappling with new delay in $60B warship project

National Defence grappling with new delay in $60B warship project

OTTAWA — The Department of National Defence says the first of 15 new warships being built for the Royal Canadian Navy will be delivered years later than expected as officials working on the $60-billion project grapple with unexpected design and const
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Authenticity of stone carving at Royal B.C. Museum questioned

Authenticity of stone carving at Royal B.C. Museum questioned

VICTORIA — The chief of a First Nation says he has the assurance of the Royal B.C.
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A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021

A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021

The latest numbers on COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada as of 4 a.m. ET on Monday Feb. 2, 2021. In Canada, the provinces are reporting 18,290 new vaccinations administered for a total of 975,519 doses given.
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The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Tuesday, Feb.2, 2021

The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Tuesday, Feb.2, 2021

The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 4 a.m. ET on Monday Feb. 2, 2021. There are 783,589 confirmed cases in Canada. _ Canada: 783,589 confirmed cases (51,745 active, 711,708 resolved, 20,136 deaths).
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A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Monday, Feb. 1, 2021

A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Monday, Feb. 1, 2021

The latest numbers on COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada as of 10:30 p.m. ET on Monday Feb. 1, 2021. In Canada, the provinces are reporting 18,290 new vaccinations administered for a total of 975,519 doses given.
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The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Monday, Feb.1, 2021

The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Monday, Feb.1, 2021

The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 10:20 p.m. ET on Monday Feb. 1, 2021. There are 783,589 confirmed cases in Canada. _ Canada: 783,589 confirmed cases (51,745 active, 711,708 resolved, 20,136 deaths).
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Tripping hazard: Protest penguins destroyed at Alberta legislature grounds

Tripping hazard: Protest penguins destroyed at Alberta legislature grounds

EDMONTON — A colony of 800 snow penguins was set up on the grounds of the Alberta legislature to send a strong message.
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'Hard to explain:' Accused in woman's death at Edmonton hotel says sex was consensual

'Hard to explain:' Accused in woman's death at Edmonton hotel says sex was consensual

EDMONTON — A man accused of killing a woman in a hotel has testified that he was shocked to find her bloody and lifeless body in his room's bathtub after paying her for consensual sex. Bradley Barton, 52, of Mississauga, Ont.
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