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CanadaApr 29, 2020

More support for students coming soon : Trudeau

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the federal government plans to provide between $1,000 and $5,000 for students who volunteer to help deal with the COVID-19 pandemic.Trudeau did not say when the new Canada Student Services Grant will be rolled out, but says specific supports will also be set up for Indigenous students.The prime minister says the federal government is also planning to extend research grants, fellowships and other support to graduate students and researchers.The new measures are on top of $9 billion in support for students unveiled last week.
CanadaApr 29, 2020

3 staff test positive for coronavirus at Toronto daycare centre

A child-care centre in Toronto that looks after children of essential service workers is being shut down for two weeks after an outbreak of COVID-19.Police say three staff at Jesse Ketchum Early Learning and Child Care Centre have tested positive for the novel coronavirus.Two other staff and two children are awaiting test results.The centre is one of seven in the city providing child care for critical workers during the outbreak.
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CanadaApr 28, 2020

Nova Scotia gunman acquired police cars through auction, more details provided by RCMP

The gunman who killed 22 people across Nova Scotia this month owned a total of four used police cars obtained at auction, including the one he drove in the deadly rampage. Nova Scotia RCMP say Gabriel Wortman collected other police memorabilia, including the genuine RCMP shirt and yellow striped pants he wore April 18th and 19th. The uniform, along with the vehicle outfitted with a light bar and decals to make it look like a genuine police cruiser, allowed the gunman to escape detection during the manhunt. There is no indication police were aware of the collection before the massacre.
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CanadaApr 28, 2020

Nova Scotia: $380-million loan program to help municipalities with financial losses

Nova Scotia has announced a $380-million loan program to help municipalities with financial losses due to COVID-19. Developed in collaboration with the Nova Scotia Federation of Municipalities and the Association of Municipal Administrators, the loans will be available through the Nova Scotia Municipal Finance Corporation. Municipal Affairs Minister Chuck Porter says the program will help municipalities continue to deliver programs and services. The Municipal Affairs Department will approve requests from municipalities before sending them to the corporation for final approval.
CanadaApr 28, 2020

PM Trudeau says right protective equipment is essential to helping businesses reopen

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says six million surgical masks will be shipped to the provinces and territories this week. He says 100,000 face shields are also on the way soon. Trudeau says ensuring workers have the right protective equipment is essential to helping businesses reopen.
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CanadaApr 28, 2020

Dr. Theresa Tam: 740,000 tests have been carried out, 7 per cent have tested positive

The chief public health officer for Canada is giving an update this hour on national projections for the spread of COVID-19. Dr. Theresa Tam says so far, 740,000 tests have been carried out, with about 20,000 people getting tested daily. 7 per cent have tested positive. Tam says the new models are planning tools that allow illness rates to be forecasted in the short term and to allow public health measures to be adjusted.
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CanadaApr 28, 2020

Nova Scotia has 3 deaths reported at the Northwood long term care home in Halifax

Nova Scotia is reporting three more deaths related to COVID-19, bringing the province's total to 27. Health officials are also reporting 15 new cases of the virus bringing the total of confirmed cases to 915. The province says the newly reported deaths occurred at the Northwood long-term care home in Halifax, which has been hardest hit by the disease. There are 10 licensed long-term care homes and unlicensed seniors facilities in Nova Scotia with cases of COVID-19, involving 218 residents and 95 staff. Nova Scotia has registered 26,902 negative test results, while 522 people have recovered.
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CanadaApr 28, 2020

Ontario reports an increase of 3.5 per cent of COVID-19 cases

Ontario is reporting 525 new COVID-19 cases today, and 59 more deaths. That ends three consecutive days of declining numbers of new cases. The new provincial total of 15,381 cases is an increase of 3.5 per cent over the previous day's total and includes 951 deaths and 8,964 resolved cases. Hospitalizations went up, but the numbers of people in intensive care and on ventilators declined slightly.
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CanadaApr 28, 2020

83 new COVID-19 deaths in Quebec, total number rises to 1,682

Quebec is reporting 83 new COVID-19 deaths, bringing the provincial total to 1,682. The province is also reporting a total of 25,757 confirmed cases. Premier Francois Legault says while 1,625 people are in hospital, 94 are long-term care patients who have recovered but aren't being returned to their homes. Legault says while the number of deaths have risen in long-term care homes, other deaths remain largely stable in the province. He says that's why the government is moving ahead with a plan to restart the economy and reopen primary schools and daycares.

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EnglishSep 05, 2025

Canada's Dabrowski and partner Routliffe win U.S. Open women's doubles title

Canadian tennis player Gabriela Dabrowski has won the US Open Grand Slam title with her New Zealand partner Erin Rutliff. The Canadian player won the women's doubles title in straight sets with her partner. Together, the two defeated the pair of Taylor Townsend and Katerina Siniakova 6-4, 6-4. Earlier, Gabriela Dabrowski also won the US Open title in 2023. Pawan Sahni, of Newton Tennis Club in Surrey, says “the win is a boost for Canadian tennis.” He added, on one hand, just a few weeks ago, young player Victoria Mboko won the Canadian Open title, and now, with Canada's senior player win
BCSep 05, 2025

Coquihalla Highway reopened following wildfire closure

The Coquihalla Highway (Highway 5) between Hope and Merritt has reopened in both directions following a closure caused by the Mine Creek wildfire. Due to the proximity of the fire, drivers should be prepared for the Coquihalla Highway to be closed with minimal notice. Drivers are advised to not stop in the fire zone. Intermittent lane closures can be expected as crews continue to assess and repair roadside damage, and visibility is reduced due to wildfire smoke. Drivers should also be prepared for an increased risk of wildlife presence due to fire damage to wildlife-exclusion fencing on this s
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CanadaSep 05, 2025

Police Investigate Early Morning Shots Fired in South Surrey

Surrey Police Service (SPS) is investigating an early morning shooting that occurred in South Surrey. On September 5, 2025, at approximately 3:50 am, SPS responded to reports of shots fired in the 14300 block of 28 Avenue, Surrey. Upon arrival, members located numerous shell casings on 28 Avenue. It does not appear that any residences were damaged and nobody was injured. SPS Frontline Investigation Support (FLIS) Team are attending and have taken conduct of the investigation. Investigators believe this incident is related to an ongoing extortion investigation.
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BCSep 05, 2025

Special mediator appointed to resolve Cowichan Valley transit labour dispute

Jennifer Whiteside, Minister of Labour, has issued the following statement on the Cowichan Valley transit labour dispute: “This strike has been deeply disruptive to people living in the Cowichan Valley, who rely on transit to get to work, go to school, attend medical appointments and access everyday services. “This dispute has gone on for far too long. There’s a real urgency for the parties to get back to the table, find a fair resolution and get transit services back on the road. “To help the parties resolve the ongoing labour dispute, I have appointed Vince Ready as a special mediato
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CanadaSep 05, 2025

Elon Musk's Neuralink brain chip implanted into two quadriplegic Canadian patients

Two Canadian patients with spinal cord injuries have received Neuralink brain implants that have allowed them to control a computer with their thoughts. They are part of the first clinical trial outside of the United States to test the safety and effectiveness of Elon Musk's Neuralink wireless brain chip, which he introduced to the public in 2020, and was first implanted in a paralyzed American in 2024. The Canadian men, both around 30 years old – one from Ontario, the other from Alberta – have limited or no ability to use their hands. Dr. Andres Lozano, a neurosurgeon at University Health