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Alberta government no longer closing 17 provincial parks due to COVID-19
The Alberta government has quietly halted the closure of 17 provincial parks and recreation sites this year because of COVID-19.
Traditional July 1 Order of Canada celebration cancelled
The COVID-19 pandemic has put the kibosh on the annual Canada Day celebration of recipients of the country's second highest award.
Americans en route to Alaska via Canada ticketed for breaking health rules
American visitors attempting to use a loophole allowing them to travel through Canada on the way to Alaska ran into the long arm of the law in Banff National Park last week.
Enbridge reopens underwater section of pipeline after inspection
Alberta-based Enbridge says it has reopened a branch of pipeline beneath the water separating two Great Lakes after an inspection revealed no damage, but another parallel branch of the line remains closed due to shifting observed in its anchor assembly.
Trudeau calls on businesses to use wage subsidy as another business aid program delayed
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will visit a gourmet cafe in Quebec today, June 19, 2020, to underline his plea to small business owners to use the federal wage subsidy program to rehire workers.
O'Toole sidesteps acknowledgment of systemic racism during debate
As three Conservative leadership candidates acknowledged the need to address systemic racism in Canada, a fourth, Erin O'Toole, wouldn't say whether he believes it exists.
Black MPs, senators call on government to take action against systemic racism
A group of Black parliamentarians and their allies are calling on all levels of government to take action to reduce systemic racism in Canada.
Canada, U.S. to extend border restrictions by another 30 days
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canada and the United States will continue to limit non-essential travel between the two countries until at least July 21.
Migrant workers hold virtual rally calling for full immigration status
A group supporting migrant workers held a virtual rally on Sunday, June 14, 2020, that called on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and MPs to immediately extend full immigration status for all non-permanent residents.
Opponents mark one year since Quebec's controversial religious symbols law
Opponents of Quebec's controversial secularism law vowed on Sunday, June 14, 2020, to keep up the fight to see it rescinded ahead of the first anniversary of its passing.