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Advocates call on Canadians to examine treatment of Asian Canadians

Advocates call on Canadians to examine treatment of Asian Canadians

Amy Go says she was saddened by the shootings in Atlanta that left six Asian American women dead, but as an Asian Canadian woman, she wasn't surprised.
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Understanding anti-Asian racism and 'Heavy Sun' drops: In The News for March 19

Understanding anti-Asian racism and 'Heavy Sun' drops: In The News for March 19

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 March 19 ... What we are watching in Canada ...
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A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Friday, March 19, 2021

A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Friday, March 19, 2021

The latest numbers on COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada as of 4 a.m. ET on Friday, March 19, 2021. In Canada, the provinces are reporting 155,623 new vaccinations administered for a total of 3,565,023 doses given. Nationwide, 615,679 people or 1.
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The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Friday, March 19 , 2021

The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Friday, March 19 , 2021

The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 4 a.m. ET on Friday, March 19, 2021. There are 922,848 confirmed cases in Canada. <b>_ Canada: 922,848 confirmed cases (29,280 active, 870,978 resolved, 22,590 deaths).
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B.C. judge dismisses churches' petition against COVID-19 rules, lawyer says

B.C. judge dismisses churches' petition against COVID-19 rules, lawyer says

VANCOUVER — A legal advocacy group that challenged COVID-19 rules in British Columbia says its argument that the restrictions unjustifiably infringed on religious freedoms has been dismissed by a judge.
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Canada studying reports from Europe on AstraZeneca vaccine, blood clots

Canada studying reports from Europe on AstraZeneca vaccine, blood clots

OTTAWA — Quebec Health Minister Christian Dubé rolled up his sleeve for the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine Thursday, a display of confidence in the injection that has recently been the focus of concerns over blood clots.
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A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Thursday, March 18, 2021

A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Thursday, March 18, 2021

The latest numbers on COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada as of 10:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, March 18, 2021. In Canada, the provinces are reporting 155,623 new vaccinations administered for a total of 3,565,023 doses given. Nationwide, 615,679 people or 1.
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Conservatives say finances are solid, but have yet to pay back federal wage subsidy

Conservatives say finances are solid, but have yet to pay back federal wage subsidy

OTTAWA — The Conservatives have yet to fulfil a promise to repay the federal wage subsidy, but the party said Thursday it is in solid financial shape and urged its members to rally together for the next federal election.
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As trials loom, China says case of two Michaels handled 'in accordance with the law'

As trials loom, China says case of two Michaels handled 'in accordance with the law'

WASHINGTON — China's foreign ministry denied any wrongdoing Thursday in their handling of detained Canadians Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor, attributing the timing of their trials to little more than coincidence.
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Tsilhqot'in call on B.C., Canada to recognize Indigenous jurisdiction amid COVID-19

Tsilhqot'in call on B.C., Canada to recognize Indigenous jurisdiction amid COVID-19

WILLIAMS LAKE, B.C. — A British Columbia First Nation that won a landmark case establishing rights and title to its territory says ongoing colonialism and systemic racism have hindered its COVID-19 response.
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