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At least 20 per cent of eligible Canadians fully vaccinated, data suggests

At least 20 per cent of eligible Canadians fully vaccinated, data suggests

TORONTO — Canada has hit two of the vaccination targets government officials have previously said were necessary for the easing of public health restrictions imposed due to COVID-19.
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'Springsteen on Broadway' clears way for AstraZeneca recipients to attend show

'Springsteen on Broadway' clears way for AstraZeneca recipients to attend show

Canadians fully immunized with two shots of the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine may now attend a highly anticipated Broadway production featuring Bruce Springsteen, but at least one Canadian hoping to take in the show still has questions about wh
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Families speak out against police violence at BLM Toronto Juneteenth event in Ottawa

Families speak out against police violence at BLM Toronto Juneteenth event in Ottawa

Several Black and Indigenous families whose loved ones have been harmed and killed by police came together in Ottawa to mark Juneteenth and demand accountability and changes to the justice system.
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Culling cutlines, not wolves, key to preserving caribou herds: researcher

Culling cutlines, not wolves, key to preserving caribou herds: researcher

New research suggests wolves can be steered away from the endangered caribou herds they prey on by making the man-made trails they use to hunt harder to move along.
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As Montreal nightlife begins to return, promoters hope to reverse pre-COVID decline

As Montreal nightlife begins to return, promoters hope to reverse pre-COVID decline

MONTREAL — Downtown Montreal bar and music venue Turbo Haus has begun to reopen after one of Canada’s longest COVID-19 lockdowns, but remaining restrictions mean last call is at midnight, patrons must remain seated and dancing is forbidden.
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No winning ticket sold for Friday's $70 million Lotto Max jackpot

No winning ticket sold for Friday's $70 million Lotto Max jackpot

TORONTO — No winning ticket was sold for the $70 million jackpot in Friday night's Lotto Max draw. The huge jackpot has remained unclaimed for several weeks now.
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How Canada's UNDRIP bill was strengthened to reject 'racist' doctrine of discovery

How Canada's UNDRIP bill was strengthened to reject 'racist' doctrine of discovery

OTTAWA — When European explorers first set foot on the lands that are now Canada, they claimed the territory as their own, despite the presence of Indigenous Peoples who had already been occupying the lands for generations.
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The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Saturday, June 19, 2021

The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Saturday, June 19, 2021

The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 4:00 a.m. ET on Saturday, June 19, 2021. Some provinces and territories do not report daily case numbers. There are 1,407,269 confirmed cases in Canada.
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A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Saturday, June 19, 2021

A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Saturday, June 19, 2021

The latest numbers on COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada as of 4:00 a.m. ET on Saturday, June 19, 2021. In Canada, the provinces are reporting 531,777 new vaccinations administered for a total of 31,399,702 doses given.
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The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada on Friday, June 18, 2021

The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada on Friday, June 18, 2021

The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada (all times eastern): 9 p.m. B.C. Premier John Horgan says he's received his second dose of the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine.
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