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Mental health: Newfoundland loosens COVID-19 rules for 'rotational' workers

Mental health: Newfoundland loosens COVID-19 rules for 'rotational' workers

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Newfoundland and Labrador has rolled out new COVID-19 testing rules for people who routinely work outside the province and return on a set schedule.
Canadian leg of Yukon Quest dog-sled race is cancelled due to pandemic

Canadian leg of Yukon Quest dog-sled race is cancelled due to pandemic

WHITEHORSE — The Canadian side of the Yukon Quest dog-sled race has been cancelled for 2021 because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Yukon Quest says the annual 1,600-kilometre race had already been facing several challenges because of Canada-U.S.
Manitoba police allege group yelled slurs at Black man before he was stabbed

Manitoba police allege group yelled slurs at Black man before he was stabbed

BRANDON, Man. — Police say they have viewed video that shows suspects yelling racial slurs at a Black man at a skateboard park in Manitoba before punching, kicking and stabbing him.
First wave of funding doled out to help food processors with COVID-19 upgrades

First wave of funding doled out to help food processors with COVID-19 upgrades

The federal government has started providing cash for food processors across the country to help them deal with COVID-19. A $77.
Transport Canada issues first fines to air passengers who refused to wear masks

Transport Canada issues first fines to air passengers who refused to wear masks

OTTAWA — Federal transport officials have issued the first fines to air passengers who refused to wear face masks on Canadian flights, in violation of a government order to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Canadians and close relatives in Lebanon offered help to travel to Canada

Canadians and close relatives in Lebanon offered help to travel to Canada

OTTAWA — Canada is waiving some immigration fees for Lebanese-Canadians and their close relatives affected by last month's explosions in Beirut if they want to come to Canada.
Canada's job market and 'Jeopardy!' returns: In The News for Sept. 4

Canada's job market and 'Jeopardy!' returns: In The News for Sept. 4

In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of Sept. 4 ... What we are watching in Canada ...
N.B. Tory leader hit from all in debate for calling election during pandemic

N.B. Tory leader hit from all in debate for calling election during pandemic

FREDERICTON — New Brunswick Progressive Conservative leader and incumbent Premier Blaine Higgs spent much of the first election debate defending his decision to call a snap election and fending off accusations he has a secret plan to cut services.
Oilsands tailings ponds leaking; federal enforcement unclear: report

Oilsands tailings ponds leaking; federal enforcement unclear: report

An international environmental watchdog says there's convincing evidence that oilsands tailings ponds are leaking. "There is strong scientifically valid evidence of ...
Tories ask languages czar to probe choice of WE Charity for student program

Tories ask languages czar to probe choice of WE Charity for student program

OTTAWA — The federal Conservatives are asking the official languages commissioner to investigate the government's choice of WE Charity to run a student grant program, saying the move showed contempt for francophones.