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COVID-19 economic slowdown has cut air pollution in Canadian cities

COVID-19 economic slowdown has cut air pollution in Canadian cities

OTTAWA — Most major Canadian cities saw drastic improvements in air quality over the last two months as COVID-19 kept people at home instead of on the roads.
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Masks problematic for asthmatic, autistic, deaf and hard of hearing

Masks problematic for asthmatic, autistic, deaf and hard of hearing

Face masks are dangerous to the health of some Canadians and problematic for some others.
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Canadian troops in Latvia stay on target as COVID-19 upends other missions

Canadian troops in Latvia stay on target as COVID-19 upends other missions

OTTAWA — On a recent day in Latvia, a group of Canadian soldiers left a military base near the capital city of Riga.
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Quebec retailers see slower sales, changed customer behaviour since reopening

Quebec retailers see slower sales, changed customer behaviour since reopening

MONTREAL — More than two weeks after being allowed to reopen following the loosening of COVID-19 restrictions, Quebec store owners are finding that permission to open up doesn't mean a return to business as usual.
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Masks dangerous for some and uncertain future for Italy's eateries; In The News for May 21

Masks dangerous for some and uncertain future for Italy's eateries; In The News for May 21

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 May 21 ... --- COVID-19 in Canada ...
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A look at how provinces plan to emerge from COVID-19 shutdown

A look at how provinces plan to emerge from COVID-19 shutdown

Provinces have been releasing plans for easing restrictions that were put in place to limit the spread of COVID-19.
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COVID-19 pandemic highlights need for more public toilets, experts say

COVID-19 pandemic highlights need for more public toilets, experts say

TORONTO — The COVID-19 pandemic is highlighting the need for more public toilets in communities across Canada, particularly as softening restrictions encourage people to spend more time outside their homes, advocates and experts say.
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Pandemic response hampered by lack of data-sharing, committee hears

Pandemic response hampered by lack of data-sharing, committee hears

OTTAWA — Difficulties gathering federal data on the spread of COVID-19 has hampered Canada's response to the pandemic, experts told Members of Parliament over several hours of scathing testimony Wednesday.
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'Hybrid' model could work, says PM as parties negotiate House of Commons' return

'Hybrid' model could work, says PM as parties negotiate House of Commons' return

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is suggesting a modified House of Commons could resume business during the COVID-19 pandemic using a "hybrid" model, in which some MPs are physically in the chamber while others participate virtually.
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Court gives Conservative leadership candidate crack at entering race

Court gives Conservative leadership candidate crack at entering race

OTTAWA — An Ontario court has put another curve into the long and winding road of the Conservative leadership race, potentially adding a fifth candidate to the ballot with three months left in the contest.
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