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EnglishApr 11, 2020

COVID-19: Number of cases rise to 22,147, number of deaths-569 in Canada

There are 22,147 confirmed and presumptive cases in Canada. Quebec: 11,677 confirmed (including 241 deaths, 1,341 resolved) Ontario: 6,237 confirmed (including 222 deaths, 2,574 resolved) Alberta: 1,500 confirmed (including 39 deaths, 713 resolved) British Columbia: 1,410 confirmed (including 55 deaths, 879 resolved) Nova Scotia: 407 confirmed (including 2 deaths, 93 resolved) Saskatchewan: 283 confirmed (including 3 deaths, 136 resolved), 1 presumptive Newfoundland and Labrador: 239 confirmed (including 3 deaths, 103 resolved) Manitoba: 215 confirmed (including 4 deaths, 92 resolved), 15 pre
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BCApr 11, 2020

COVID-19: With 5 new deaths reported, total deaths rise to 55 and total cases to 1,410 in B.C.

British Columbia is reporting five more deaths due to COVID-19, along with 40 new cases. That brings the provincial death toll to 55 among 1,410 confirmed cases in total. The province says 128 people are hospitalized, including 65 in intensive care. It says there have been no new outbreaks at long-term care facilities since the last update on Thursday.
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EnglishApr 10, 2020

7 new deaths reported, highest single day death toll for Alberta

Alberta is reporting seven new deaths related to COVID-19 today, its highest single-day death toll to date. They include four new deaths at the McKenzie Town continuing care centre in Calgary, bringing that facility's total to 17. Alberta's chief medical officer Dr. Deena Hinshaw says new mandatory mask requirements are being put in place for health workers at long-term care sites, and staff at continuing care homes will be prevented from moving from facility to facility starting next week. The province reported 49 new cases of COVID-19 today for a total of 1,500.
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EnglishApr 10, 2020

Marc Miller: 305 million dollars in funds will be distributed to Indigenous communities

Indigenous Services Minister Marc Miller has unveiled new support for First Nations communities as they battle COVID-19. Miller says 305-million-dollars in funds will be distributed to Indigenous communities across the country. He says the funding is designed to give communities the flexibility to address each of their unique needs. Miller says he recognizes the funds announced so far are not sufficient, but says the government is also working on shipping necessary protective equipment to reserves.
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EnglishApr 10, 2020

5.08 million people are receiving the Canada Emergency Response Benefit according to federal figures till morning

Figures from the federal government this morning show that 5.08 million people are receiving the Canada Emergency Response Benefit. The figure includes about two million workers who previously qualified for employment insurance benefits after March 15, but were moved to the new benefit when it became available on Monday. So far this week, 3.08 million people have filed claims for the benefit, including just over 615,000 claims alone on Thursday. The $2,000 a month benefit is available for up to 16 weeks for eligible workers affected by COVID-19.
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EnglishApr 10, 2020

President Trump: ``in the midst of grief and pain'' the country is seeing ``clear signs that our aggressive strategy'' is working

President Donald Trump is bemoaning the ``horrible'' number of Americans who have died due to the coronavirus, while pointing to signs of hope. Trump says ``in the midst of grief and pain'' the country is seeing ``clear signs that our aggressive strategy'' is working. That includes a decrease in hospital admissions in some places. Trump's comments come on the same day as Johns Hopkins University's worldwide death toll hit 100,000. Trump, who is now weighing when to re-open the country's economy, is pointing to models that are now forecasting U.S. death rates far lower than originally estimate
EnglishApr 10, 2020

Worldwide deaths from the coronavirus hit 100,000

The worldwide death toll from the coronavirus has hit 100,000 according to the running tally kept by Johns Hopkins University. The sad milestone comes as Christians around the globe mark a Good Friday unlike any other in front of computer screens instead of in church pews. Meanwhile, some countries are tiptoeing toward reopening segments of their battered economies. Public health officials are warning people against violating the social distancing rules over Easter and allowing the virus to flare up again. Authorities are using roadblocks and other means to discourage travel.
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EnglishApr 10, 2020

478 new COVID-19 cases in Ontario, total deaths rise to 222

Ontario is reporting 478 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total in the province to 6,237. The province is also reporting 22 new deaths for a total of 222. It says 73 long-term care homes are experiencing outbreaks, accounting for 931 cases and 98 deaths.
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EnglishApr 10, 2020

Big jump in COVID-19 cases in Quebec, numer of deaths rise to 241

The Quebec government says 25 more people have died from COVID-19, bringing the number of deaths to 241. Premier Francois Legault says he's cautiously optimistic that despite reporting 11,677 confirmed cases and 733 people hospitalized, the numbers are beginning to stabilize. The cases in intensive care actually went down today to 186. Legault says provincial health authorities are confident that physical distancing measures imposed by the province are working. The premier repeated today that in the coming weeks, the province will begin to resume some actiivites and a gradual restart to the e

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Edmonton Teen Girl Dies After Weekend Shooting

Police in Edmonton are investigating a weekend shooting that claimed the life of a 16-year-old girl. Officers were called to an area in northeast Edmonton on Sunday morning, where they found the teenager suffering from serious injuries. Paramedics pronounced her dead at the scene. The Edmonton Police Service said homicide investigators have taken over the investigation.
CanadaAug 17, 2026

Applications for Canadian Citizenship Certificates Surge, Driven by Thousands of Americans

Applications for Canadian citizenship certificates from around the world have increased sharply, with American citizens accounting for a significant share of the rise. The Bill C-3 legislation, implemented by the federal government late last year, opened a pathway to citizenship for people with Canadian ancestry, including those whose ancestors left Canada several generations ago. According to the latest figures from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), 6,100 citizenship certificates were issued between the implementation of Bill C-3 in mid-December and May 31. Nearly half of t
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CanadaAug 17, 2026

Canada’s proposed under-16 social media ban likely to face Charter challenge

Experts say Canada’s proposed ban on social media access for children under 16 could face a constitutional challenge under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. The issue has gained attention after France’s top court recently struck down a similar ban for children under 15, ruling that the measure was too broad and infringed on freedom of expression. Dalhousie University associate law professor Michael Karanicolas said a Charter challenge to Canada’s legislation is “almost inevitable.” He argued that social media has become an important platform for young people to participate
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BCAug 17, 2026

40-Year-Old Man Charged in Surrey Sexual Assault Investigation

Criminal Code charges have been approved against a 40-year-old man following a Surrey Police Service (SPS) investigation into an alleged sexual assault involving a female youth at Bear Creek Park. Police say officers responded to the park on August 9, 2026, after receiving a report that a female youth had been groped by an adult male. The suspect allegedly fled the scene before officers arrived. On August 12, SPS released photos of the suspect and appealed to the public for help identifying him. A man matching the suspect’s description was identified and arrested later that day. The B.C. Pro
AlbertaAug 17, 2026

Calgary Police Seek Public Help to Locate Suspect After Assault

Calgary police are asking for the public’s help in locating a 22-year-old suspect wanted in connection with an assault that sent three people to hospital. Police were called to Spanky’s Saloon on Friday night, where officers found three injured men. One of the victims appeared to have suffered a stab wound. Investigators believe all three men were assaulted by the same suspect. Police say the 22-year-old is currently wanted on a warrant for multiple charges and are asking anyone with information about his whereabouts to contact authorities.