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EnglishApr 12, 2020

Quebec coroner's office to investigate the deaths of 31 seniors at a long-term care facility in Montreal

The Quebec coroner's office will investigate the deaths of 31 seniors at a private long-term care facility west of Montreal. The office says in a statement that it will probe the circumstances surrounding the deaths and issue recommendations if needed. Premier Francois Legault said yesterday that at least five of the deaths at the Residence Herron in Dorval, Que., were due to COVID-19. A police investigation was launched after regional health authorities obtained an order to access patient files at the residence and learned of the dozens of deaths that had occurred since March 13.
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EnglishApr 12, 2020

401 new COVID-19 cases in Ontario, 21 more deaths reported

Ontario is reporting 401 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the province's total to 7,049. The province now has 274 deaths after 21 were reported today. Ontario says 261 people are in intensive care, while 3,121 cases have been marked as resolved.
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EnglishApr 11, 2020

The House of Commons has approved a massive $73-billion wage subsidy program

The House of Commons has approved a massive $73-billion wage subsidy program aimed at helping businesses and workers survive the economic ravages of the COVID-19 pandemic. The bill was passed ``on division,'' meaning there was some opposition among the handful of MPs in the chamber but there was no recorded vote. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is calling it the most significant economic program since the Second World War. The bill is expected to be passed by the Senate and receive royal assent later today.
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EnglishApr 11, 2020

COVID-19: 23,318 cases in Canada, Number of deaths rise to 653

There are 23,318 confirmed and presumptive cases in Canada. Quebec: 12,292 confirmed (including 289 deaths, 1,563 resolved) Ontario: 6,648 confirmed (including 253 deaths, 2,858 resolved) Alberta: 1,569 confirmed (including 40 deaths, 774 resolved) British Columbia: 1,445 confirmed (including 58 deaths, 905 resolved) Nova Scotia: 428 confirmed (including 2 deaths, 95 resolved) Saskatchewan: 289 confirmed (including 4 deaths, 147 resolved) Manitoba: 226 confirmed (including 4 deaths, 96 resolved), 17 presumptive Newfoundland and Labrador: 241 confirmed (including 3 deaths, 120 resolved) New Br
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EnglishApr 11, 2020

31 people have died at a west-end Montreal long-term care home, investigation ordered

Quebec Premier Francois Legault says 31 people have died at a west-end Montreal long-term care home that is now under trusteeship. Legault said at least five patients at the Residence Herron in Dorval, Que., died after testing positive for COVID-19. The premier says Quebec's Health Department has ordered an investigation and the province's Public Security Department has also asked for a police investigation. Legault says the owner of the long-term care residence owns other such homes and they will all be inspected.
BCApr 11, 2020

35 new cases and 3 new deaths reported in B.C., province also working on outbreak at a federal prison in Mission

British Columbia is reporting 35 new cases of COVID-19 as well as three new deaths. The province now has 1,445 total positive tests and 58 deaths. Provincial health officer Bonnie Henry says 134 people are hospitalized, with 63 in critical care. Henry says the province is working closely with federal counterparts to deal with a COVID-19 outbreak at a federal prison in Mission, B.C. She also urged residents to stay home for the long weekend and avoid ``unnecessary travel.''
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EnglishApr 11, 2020

Tennis Canada: Rogers Cup women's tennis tournament will not be played this year

The Rogers Cup women's tennis tournament will not be played this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Tennis Canada announced the event, scheduled for Aug. 7 to 16 in Montreal, is off the schedule. Quebec's government announced Friday no sporting events could be held through Aug. 31, though it left the door slightly open for pro teams. Tennis Canada says the women's event will return to Montreal in August 2021.
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EnglishApr 11, 2020

31 new deaths and 411 new COVID-19 cases in Ontario

Ontario is reporting 31 new deaths from COVID-19 in Ontario for a total of 253. The province also reported 411 new cases of the virus, with the total number of cases at 6,648. The Ministry of Health says 2,858 of the cases are resolved, which is just over 40 per cent of COVID-19 cases in Ontario.
EnglishApr 11, 2020

PM Trudeau: Even if every possible precaution is taken, the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic could get worse before getting better

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says even if every possible precaution is taken, the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic could get worse before they get better. He says Canada's determination to fight the virus and the country's commitment to look out for one another might be put to the test, but believes Canadians are up to the challenge. Speaking in the House of Commons today during a special sitting of Parliament to pass the Liberals' massive wage subsidy program aimed at helping businesses and workers through the COVID-19 downturn, Trudeau delivered a speech outlining the challenges the pandem

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CanadaAug 22, 2026

U.S. Tariffs on Canadian Imports Take Effect; PM Carney Warns of Dollar-for-Dollar Hit

U.S. tariffs on Canadian imports went into effect early Saturday morning after Prime Minister Mark Carney suspended trade negotiations just minutes before the midnight deadline. ​"I have decided to suspend trade negotiations with the U.S. and have directed Canada’s negotiators to return to Ottawa," Prime Minister Mark Carney said. "Last-minute changes in the U.S.-proposed terms were unfair, uneconomic, and called into question the reliability of any deal. Canada will match those tariffs dollar for dollar to protect our workers and businesses." ​In a statement released Friday night, U.S.
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BCAug 21, 2026

18-year-old shooting suspect turns himself in to Burnaby RCMP

A suspect wanted in connection with a December 2025 shooting in North Burnaby has turned himself in to authorities. Burnaby RCMP said officers responded on Dec. 19, 2025, to a report of a shooting near Phillips Avenue and Woodbrook Place. A man was found suffering from gunshot wounds and was taken to hospital for treatment. The RCMP’s Investigative Support Team took over the investigation. On Dec. 25, charges were laid and an arrest warrant was issued for 18-year-old Ronin Tajali. Tajali has since surrendered to police and remains in custody awaiting a bail hearing. Police thanked the public
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AlbertaAug 21, 2026

Leaders Condemn Nanaksar Gurdwara Attack, Call for Action Against Anti-Sikh Hate

Federal NDP MP for Edmonton Strathcona Heather McPherson, along with leaders from across the country, has strongly condemned the attack at Nanaksar Gurdwara Sahib and expressed solidarity with the Sikh community. They called for a full investigation into the incident, urging authorities to take the growing anti-Sikh hatred in Canada seriously and implement stronger measures to protect places of worship. McPherson said everyone has the right to practise their religion freely and that such violent attacks are unacceptable under any circumstances. Meanwhile, Surrey-Newton MP Sukh Dhaliwal express
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BCAug 21, 2026

Poilievre Warns Accepting U.S. Tariffs Could Devastate Canada’s Industrial Sector

Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre has lashed out at the Liberal government during ongoing Canada-U.S. trade talks in Washington, warning that accepting unilateral U.S. tariffs could devastate Canada’s industrial sector. Speaking to reporters in Kitchener, Ontario, Poilievre strongly criticized the proposed 25 per cent U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum. He said that if Canada accepts such discriminatory terms, major Canadian businesses and factories could leave the country, causing long-term damage to the Canadian economy. Taking aim at Prime Minister Mark Carney, Poilievre said Car
AlbertaAug 21, 2026

Edmonton Nanaksar Gurdwara Stabbing Leaves Two Injured, Suspect Arrested

A stabbing incident at Nanaksar Gurdwara Sahib in Edmonton early Friday morning left two people injured. Police have arrested a suspect at the scene. According to police, the incident occurred at around 5:08 a.m. at the gurdwara located near 14 Street and Horsehills Road. The two injured individuals were treated at the scene, and their injuries were considered non-life-threatening. Police are questioning the arrested suspect, while officers continue their investigation in and around the gurdwara to ensure the safety of the congregation. Meanwhile, the World Sikh Organization of Canada said in