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Trudeau asks commercial landlords to give tenants help through new program

Trudeau asks commercial landlords to give tenants help through new program

OTTAWA — Canada's commercial landlords got a request and a warning from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to buy into rental assistance program launching next week, as part of a handful of moves in one day to get billions in federal aid to companies larg
Cautions accompany Canada's slow emergence from COVID-19 lockdown

Cautions accompany Canada's slow emergence from COVID-19 lockdown

OTTAWA — As Canada slowly emerges from COVID-19 lockdowns, its chief public health officer told the country on Wednesday to temper expectations and continue to take precautions to prevent a resurgence of the illness. Dr.
Despite pandemic, Trump muses about resuming plan for in-person G7 meetings

Despite pandemic, Trump muses about resuming plan for in-person G7 meetings

WASHINGTON — Suppose Donald Trump held a summit for the leaders of the world's seven largest economies — and nobody came? That remarkable prospect emerged Wednesday as the U.S.
'Is that all for me?' Girl, 5, who survived triple slaying of family comes home

'Is that all for me?' Girl, 5, who survived triple slaying of family comes home

PRINCE ALBERT, Sask. — A five-year-old girl who survived when her paternal grandparents and brother died in a triple slaying in Saskatchewan came home Tuesday to a welcome that astonished and delighted her.
Family of Snowbirds crash victim says she died in mission "designed for her"

Family of Snowbirds crash victim says she died in mission "designed for her"

HALIFAX — Capt. Jennifer Casey died while supporting an important mission that seemed "designed for her," her family said Wednesday in their first public statement since the Snowbirds aerobatic team member was killed in a plane crash on Sunday.
Feds move to ease 'the chaos' in civil proceedings during pandemic

Feds move to ease 'the chaos' in civil proceedings during pandemic

OTTAWA — The federal government wants to ensure the global COVID-19 pandemic doesn't make someone miss a crucial deadline in a bankruptcy case, divorce proceeding or other civil matter.
American fugitive wanted for murder ordered deported in immigration board hearing

American fugitive wanted for murder ordered deported in immigration board hearing

HALIFAX — An Immigration and Refugee Board member has ruled that an American fugitive wanted for murder in Texas will be deported, with a wide publication ban on details of his case.
Adidas T-Shirt and runners commemorating Terry Fox run sell out in minutes

Adidas T-Shirt and runners commemorating Terry Fox run sell out in minutes

What started as a way to commemorate the 40th anniversary of Terry Fox's Marathon of Hope ended within minutes as runners and T-shirts sold out online.
Details of loan program coming and Trump's use of malaria drug; In The News for May 20

Details of loan program coming and Trump's use of malaria drug; In The News for May 20

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 20 ... --- COVID-19 in Canada ...
Regions should reopen on their own timelines, poll suggests

Regions should reopen on their own timelines, poll suggests

OTTAWA — As provinces take their cautious first steps to allow people back into local businesses, a new poll suggests most Canadians don't think province-wide measures are the best way to reopen the economy.