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CanadaApr 21, 2020

Total cases of COVID-19 in Nova Scotia rise to 737, 1 more death reported

Nova Scotia is reporting another death related to COVID-19, bringing the province's total to 10. The death occurred at the Northwood long-term care home in Halifax Regional Municipality. Nova Scotia is reporting 16 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the provincial total to 737 confirmed cases. Two hundred and eighty-six individuals have now recovered in Nova Scotia and their cases of COVID-19 are considered resolved. As of yesterday, there are 10 licensed long-term care homes and unlicensed seniors' facilities in Nova Scotia with cases of COVID-19, involving 128 residents and 62 staff.
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CanadaApr 21, 2020

Ontario: 551 new COVID-19 cases, 38 more deaths reported

Ontario is reporting 551 new COVID-19 cases today, and 38 new deaths. The new provincial total of 11,735 cases is a 4.9 per cent increase over Monday's total, which is the lowest growth rate in weeks. The total includes 622 deaths and 5,806 resolved cases which is nearly half.
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CanadaApr 21, 2020

Quebec: Number of COVID-19 cases rise past 20,000 and number of deaths rise past 1,000 on the same day

Quebec is announcing it has broken through a grim milestone after recording more than 1,000 deaths from COVID-19. Premier Francois Legault said today 102 people died compared with yesterday, for a total of 1,041 deaths out of 20,126 confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus. The province currently has 201 patients in intensive care, an increase of three people compared with yesterday. Legault says the infection rate in long-term care homes and senior residences continues to be a major challenge, adding there are 80 such facilities where he says the virus is not under control.
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CanadaApr 21, 2020

CEWS applications to open on Monday: Trudeau

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says companies whose businesses have been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic will be able to start applying for a promised wage subsidy on April 27. Trudeau says the Canada Revenue Agency is setting up a calculator so employers can see how much they can expect to receive from the program, which will provide up to $847 per employee per week. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the federal government plans to provide $350 million to Canada's charities sector. Charities have seen a severe drop in donations since the COVID-19 pandemic broke out, with donors hurting fina
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IndiaApr 21, 2020

Andhra man dies after police assault, cop suspended

A 35 year old man died allegedly after he was assaulted by police for violating lockdown norms here in Guntur Rural on Monday. The deceased has been identified as Shaikh Mohammed Ghouse. As the incident triggered protest here, Andhra Pradesh Police suspended Sub-Inspector D Ramesh of Sattenapalli Town Police Station as he had stopped the Ghouse at the check post. According to police, the officer had stopped Shaikh Mohammed Ghouse at a checkpost but he collapsed and died. Police also said the deceased suffered from cyanotic congenital heart disease and was operated and implanted with stents. I
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CanadaApr 21, 2020

36,832 cases of COVID-19 in Canada, number of deaths rise to 1,690

There are 36,832 confirmed and presumptive cases in Canada. Quebec: 19,319 confirmed (including 939 deaths, 3,847 resolved) Ontario: 11,184 confirmed (including 584 deaths, 5,515 resolved) Alberta: 2,908 confirmed (including 59 deaths, 1,230 resolved) British Columbia: 1,699 confirmed (including 86 deaths, 1,039 resolved) Nova Scotia: 721 confirmed (including 9 deaths, 248 resolved) Saskatchewan: 316 confirmed (including 4 deaths, 238 resolved), 1 presumptive Newfoundland and Labrador: 257 confirmed (including 3 deaths, 191 resolved) Manitoba: 246 confirmed (including 6 deaths, 143 resolved),
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BCApr 21, 2020

BC: New framework to improve health care and respond to the COVID-19 crisis in rural, remote and Indigenous communities

Premier John Horgan has announced a new framework to improve health care and respond to the COVID-19 crisis in rural, remote and Indigenous communities. It includes the addition of 55 ambulances and more planes and helicopters to transport patients to larger centres and culturally appropriate COVID-19 testing. Horgan says the framework will ensure the communities get access to the care they need to meet their unique needs during the pandemic and into the future. It was developed through a partnership between the First Nations Health Authority, Northern Health and Provincial Health Services Au
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BCApr 21, 2020

COVID-19: B.C. is reporting 52 new cases and 5 more deaths since Saturday

B.C. is reporting 52 new cases of COVID-19 since Saturday, including five more deaths. This brings the death total to 86 and the total number of cases to 1,699. Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry says the testing strategy is now being expanded to determine how and when some of restrictions can be gradually lifted. However, she says that won't begin until mid-May. Henry also says the province is broadening tests to better track community spread of the virus.
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CanadaApr 21, 2020

Dr. Theresa Tam: Now is not the time to slow down physical distancing efforts

Dr. Theresa Tam said there are some provinces that have not seen any community transmission of coronavirus and that in the provinces where there has been, things are getting better. But Tam warned that despite the positive signs, which are a testament to the efforts being made by Canadians, ``now is not the time to slow down'' physical distancing efforts. Canada's chief public health officer says the COVID-19 pandemic complicates the grieving process for the families and friends of the victims of the deadly mass shooting in Nova Scotia. But Dr. Theresa Tam urges people to reach out to one ano

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BCJul 31, 2025

Hundreds of athletes coming to Surrey to participate in Surrey Open tennis tournament

The Surrey Open tennis tournament will officially open on Friday evening at Newton Athletic Park in Surrey, but the tournament's preliminary competitions are set to begin on Thursday evening.The Surrey Open tournament, which starts today, will continue until August 10. Players from not only across the country, including BC, but also from the United States will be seen participating in the tournament. A total of about 700 players will be seen participating in the tournament.The tournament is being organized by the Newton Tennis Club and free food will also be available during the tournament. Th
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CanadaJul 31, 2025

Summer McIntosh gets third gold medal at the World Swimming Championships

Canadian swimmer Summer McIntosh has won her third consecutive gold medal at the World Swimming Championships being played in Singapore. Today, Summer McIntosh won the gold medal in the women's 200-meter butterfly event with a timing of 2 minutes 1.99 seconds. Summer McIntosh missed out on setting a world record in the event by just .18 seconds (point 18 seconds). She said she wasn't happy with her swim in the final 25 meters but was happy to win the gold medal. In this event, Regan Smith of the United States won the silver medal and Elizabeth Dekkers of Australia won the bronze medal. Meanwh
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CanadaJul 31, 2025

Canadian tennis star Eugenie Bouchard retires at National Bank Open

Canadian tennis star Eugenie Bouchard has retired from the game of lawn tennis. She played the final match of her professional tennis career yesterday against Belinda Bencic of Switzerland. In this match, 31-year-old Bouchard, who hails from Westmount, Quebec, suffered a 2-6, 6-3, 4-6 defeat. Before the second-round defeat at the National Bank Open, Bouchard made a winning start to the tournament on Wednesday, winning the first round match with 6-4, 2-6, 6-2. Tennis Canada announced before the start of the National Bank Open that Bouchard would retire at any stage that she exits this tourname
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CanadaJul 30, 2025

Prime Minister Carney says Canada will recognize a Palestinian state

Canada intends to recognize the state of Palestine at the United Nations General Assembly this September. Prime Minister Mark Carney made the announcement today in Ottawa after holding a virtual meeting with his cabinet. Carney says Palestinian statehood depends on elections next year that do not involve Hamas. The prime minister's announcement comes after British Prime Minister Keir (KEER') Starmer said the U-K would officially recognize a Palestinian state if Israel does not implement a ceasefire and drastically scale up aid in the Gaza Strip. Multiple humanitarian groups say starvation is
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CanadaJul 30, 2025

World Swimming Championship 2025: Canada wins bronze in 4X100m mixed medley relay

Canadian swimmers performed well on day 4 of the World Swimming Championships being played in Singapore. On one hand, Canada won a bronze medal today and on the other hand, Summer McIntosh, Kylie Masse and Ingrid Wilm did well in their respective events. Today, Canada won the bronze medal in the 4x100-meter mixed medley relay with a timing of 3 minutes 40.90 seconds, thanks to the performances of Kylie Masse, Oliver Dawson, Josh Liendo and Taylor Ruck. In the semi-finals of the women's 200m butterfly event, Summer McIntosh entered the final with a timing of 2 minutes 6.22 seconds. The 18-year-