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The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada for Friday, May 28

The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada for Friday, May 28

The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada (all times Eastern): 6:40 p.m. British Columbia health officials reported 317 new cases of COVID-19 for a total of 143,581 in the province.
Clarification to May 21 story on ‘anti-Alberta’ inquiry researcher

Clarification to May 21 story on ‘anti-Alberta’ inquiry researcher

EDMONTON — The Canadian Press has clarified a May 21 story on “anti-Alberta” inquiry researcher Vivian Krause. An early version of the story did not include proper sourcing in headlines and the lead paragraph.
Tories blast William Amos for relieving himself on camera in his second Zoom incident

Tories blast William Amos for relieving himself on camera in his second Zoom incident

OTTAWA — Liberal MP William Amos urinating while on camera during virtual proceedings was "shocking, reckless" and in contempt of the House of Commons, the Conservatives said of his second Zoom lapse in less than two months.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to attend G7 Leaders' Summit in person: British PM

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to attend G7 Leaders' Summit in person: British PM

OTTAWA — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson says that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will attend the G7 Leaders' Summit in person next month.
MPs pass bill creating national day for truth and reconciliation

MPs pass bill creating national day for truth and reconciliation

OTTAWA — Federal lawmakers have passed legislation to create a national day for truth and reconciliation. MPs unanimously agreed to wrap debate on Bill C-5 on Friday, fast-tracking its passage and sending it on to the Senate.
Echaquan inquiry: ex-health boss says he was unaware of racism problem at hospital

Echaquan inquiry: ex-health boss says he was unaware of racism problem at hospital

MONTREAL — The health executive who oversaw the Quebec hospital where an Indigenous patient was mocked and insulted before she died testified Friday he wasn't aware of a racism problem involving Atikamekw patients at the institution.
Reaction to the discovery of remains on the site of a former B.C. residential school

Reaction to the discovery of remains on the site of a former B.C. residential school

KAMLOOPS, B.C. — The remains of 215 children have been discovered at the site of a former residential school in Kamloops, B.C.
Natural resources minister says U.S. 'unwilling' to negotiate on softwood lumber

Natural resources minister says U.S. 'unwilling' to negotiate on softwood lumber

OTTAWA — Natural Resources Minister Seamus O'Regan says Canada is trying to reach a new deal with the United States over softwood lumber, but it's the Americans who are "not willing to reach an agreement.
Different grizzly bears behind two attacks in Alberta foothills: wildlife officer

Different grizzly bears behind two attacks in Alberta foothills: wildlife officer

Two different grizzly bears were behind a pair of fatal attacks in the Alberta foothills, a provincial wildlife officer said Friday.
Supreme Court ruling denies media outlet access to records from Quebec court case

Supreme Court ruling denies media outlet access to records from Quebec court case

OTTAWA — MediaQMI journalists are not allowed access to exhibits that were once part of a Quebec court file, the Supreme Court of Canada has ruled.