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Canada 'profoundly concerned' over China death sentence for Canadian citizen
Canada is "profoundly concerned" about a Canadian citizen sentenced to death on Thursday, August 6, 2020, on drug charges in China, a spokesman for the federal government says.
Now COVID-19 conspiracies are creating public health crisis in Canada
A lively crowd gathered outside Francois Legault's office in downtown Montreal in mid-July to send a message to the Quebec premier: his government cannot force them to wear masks in indoor public spaces to fight the spread of COVID-19.
New COVID-19 exposure-alert smartphone app available
Canadians can now begin downloading a voluntary smartphone app meant to warn users they've been near someone who tests positive for COVID-19.
Ontario Ministry of Education cuts ties with WE
The Ontario Ministry of Education says it will not renew its contract with We Charity and will investigate any expenditures to date.
B.C. picks university in Kamloops to study wildfire prediction and respose
A university located in the heart of one of British Columbia's most volatile forest fire regions will lead new research in wildfire prediction, prevention and response.
Wilkinson says Alberta coal mine expansion needs federal review
The federal environment minister is backtracking on a previous decision to keep Ottawa out of the approval process for a major coal mine expansion in Alberta.
Four major Canadian airports start taking temperatures of passengers
Four major Canadian airports will begin taking passengers' temperatures starting today as part of the effort to curb the spread of COVID-19.
Canadian oil industry cutting drilling forecast for a third time as slump continues
The Petroleum Services Association of Canada is cutting its 2020 Canadian drilling forecast for a third time as the industry remains mired in a slump expected to extend well into the second half of the year.
Vancouver votes to ‘decriminalize poverty.’
This week — after a marathon three-day session to hear from hundreds of speakers — Vancouver city councillors voted unanimously to “decriminalize poverty.”
Oilsands production expected to rebound after 2020 slump
A new report predicts Canadian oilsands production will have its biggest annual decline on record this year, dropping by an average of nearly 175,000 barrels per day due to issues associated with the COVID-19 pandemic.