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U.S: In wake of chaotic day on Capitol Hill, talk turns to expediting Donald Trump's exit

U.S: In wake of chaotic day on Capitol Hill, talk turns to expediting Donald Trump's exit

Capitol police Chief Steven Sund, under fire for what Democrats and Republicans alike have called a wholesale security failure, said he would resign his post effective Jan. 16
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'Justice delayed is justice denied:' Canadians mark one year of Flight PS752 downing

'Justice delayed is justice denied:' Canadians mark one year of Flight PS752 downing

EDMONTON — A series of commemorative events stretching over two days has begun to mark the one-year anniversary of the downing of Flight PS752.
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Health Canada delays drug-pricing reforms, citing COVID challenges for manufacturers

Health Canada delays drug-pricing reforms, citing COVID challenges for manufacturers

Health Canada says it's delaying its long-awaited overhaul of drug-pricing regulations by another six months.
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At least two senators left country amid COVID-19 pandemic, five not saying

At least two senators left country amid COVID-19 pandemic, five not saying

OTTAWA — Sen. Don Plett is facing calls for his resignation as Conservative leader in the Senate after choosing to vacation in Mexico over the holidays.
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COVID-19 restrictions extended to Feb. 5 in B.C. to 'hold the line'

COVID-19 restrictions extended to Feb. 5 in B.C. to 'hold the line'

VICTORIA — British Columbia's top doctor says COVID-19 restrictions that were set to expire Friday have been extended to Feb. 5. Dr.
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Quebec curfew 'sets the tone' for pandemic fight, as Ontario delays school reopening

Quebec curfew 'sets the tone' for pandemic fight, as Ontario delays school reopening

TORONTO — Canada's hardest-hit regions are further tightening COVID-19 lockdown measures with public health officials blaming holiday gatherings for surging infections and experts suggesting Quebec's clampdown may inspire more restrictions.
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The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada

The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada

The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada (all times Eastern): 6:30 p.m. British Columbia's top doctor says ongoing COVID-19 restrictions that were set to expire Friday have been extended to Feb. 5 at midnight. Dr.
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Woman walking in Nanaimo, B.C., is showered with cash: RCMP

Woman walking in Nanaimo, B.C., is showered with cash: RCMP

NANAIMO, B.C. — The Mounties say a woman out for a walk in Nanaimo, B.C., was surprised when cash began falling from the sky around her.
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Quebec COVID curfew raises concerns over enforcement, profiling, advocates say

Quebec COVID curfew raises concerns over enforcement, profiling, advocates say

MONTREAL — Civil rights advocates on Thursday expressed concern Quebec's new provincewide curfew is not justified by science and will be enforced in a way that will have a disproportionate impact on racialized people and the vulnerable.
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Public health agency president says employee's trip to Jamaica is 'unacceptable'

Public health agency president says employee's trip to Jamaica is 'unacceptable'

OTTAWA — The president of the Public Health Agency of Canada says it is "unacceptable" that one of the agency's managers ignored advice and vacationed in Jamaica last fall.
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