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As Quebec's COVID school restart ends, better online pivot key in case of second wave

As Quebec's COVID school restart ends, better online pivot key in case of second wave

MONTREAL — Quebec's closely watched experiment reopening schools amid the COVID-19 pandemic winds down next week as the summer break begins, and the reviews are largely positive.
National Indigenous Peoples Day goes virtual amid pandemic restrictions

National Indigenous Peoples Day goes virtual amid pandemic restrictions

Organizers of a major Indigenous festival in Ottawa considered postponing or cancelling it entirely after COVID-19 restrictions meant they couldn't gather in person.
In tension-filled Tulsa, empty seats mark Trump's return to campaign trail

In tension-filled Tulsa, empty seats mark Trump's return to campaign trail

TULSA, Okla.
The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada

The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada

The latest numbers of confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 7:30 p.m. on June 20, 2020: There are 101,019 confirmed and presumptive cases in Canada.
CFIA investigating death of 38 dogs on Toronto-bound flight from Ukraine

CFIA investigating death of 38 dogs on Toronto-bound flight from Ukraine

TORONTO — The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is investigating after dozens of dogs were found dead or sick on a flight from Ukraine at a Toronto airport.
Major forest fire continues to spread in Quebec's Lac-Saint-Jean region

Major forest fire continues to spread in Quebec's Lac-Saint-Jean region

MONTREAL — A major forest fire in Quebec's Saguenay-Lac-St-Jean region continued to spread Saturday, with authorities sealing off roads and urging anyone in the sparsely populated area to leave.
Military says all remains now identified in crash of Cyclone helicopter

Military says all remains now identified in crash of Cyclone helicopter

OTTAWA — The remains of four of the six Canadian Armed Forces members killed when a Cyclone helicopter crashed into the Ionian Sea off Greece in late April have been identified.
Peter MacKay campaign dismisses O'Toole team's theft allegation

Peter MacKay campaign dismisses O'Toole team's theft allegation

OTTAWA — Tension between the two perceived frontrunners of the Conservative leadership contest reached fever pitch this weekend with Erin O'Toole's campaign accusing leadership rival Peter MacKay of stealing confidential campaign data — charges MacKa
'A little different': Vancouver 'micro-weddings' help couples during COVID-19

'A little different': Vancouver 'micro-weddings' help couples during COVID-19

VANCOUVER — Nikki Alexis and Roni Jones originally imagined their September wedding would include 100 people, including friends and family, and a large celebration.
Animal rights activist killed while protesting pigs en route to slaughterhouse

Animal rights activist killed while protesting pigs en route to slaughterhouse

A longtime animal rights activist was fatally struck by a truck on Friday while she was protesting outside a slaughterhouse west of Toronto, her friends said.