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Canadians taking steps to avoid credit card debt, despite economic pressure

Canadians taking steps to avoid credit card debt, despite economic pressure

Taking on more credit card debt has not been part of the COVID-19 pandemic plan for many Canadians, data from TransUnion Canada on Tuesday suggests. The credit reporting agency said in a quarterly report that credit card balances fell 12.
Stricter penalties on the way for COVID-19 rule breakers: Dix

Stricter penalties on the way for COVID-19 rule breakers: Dix

Stricter penalties are on the way for those who ignore public health guidelines, after the province reported a record-breaking jump in COVID-19 cases.
Manitoba health officials report two new deaths, 17 new COVID-19 cases

Manitoba health officials report two new deaths, 17 new COVID-19 cases

WINNIPEG — Manitoba health officials are reporting two more deaths linked to the COVID-19 pandemic, bringing the total fatalities in the province to 11. The government says a man in his 80s and another man in his 90s have died from the virus.
More flights flagged for COVID-19 exposure

More flights flagged for COVID-19 exposure

The B.C. Centre for Disease Control has added more domestic flights to its list of possible COVID-19 exposures. The list includes flights between Alberta and B.C. The flights are: Aug.
How COVID-19 is changing back-to-school shopping and budgets

How COVID-19 is changing back-to-school shopping and budgets

TORONTO — Vonny Sweetland has yet to decide if he will be sending his 12-year-old sister Josephine back to class in September, but just in case he does, he's been stocking up on supplies for months.
Parties urged to agree on safe way to hold possible election in pandemic

Parties urged to agree on safe way to hold possible election in pandemic

OTTAWA — What happens if Canada's minority Liberal government is defeated this fall and Elections Canada concludes it can't safely conduct an election because a second wave of the deadly coronavirus is sweeping the country? That worst-case scenario w
Parties urged to agree on safe way to hold possible election in pandemic

Parties urged to agree on safe way to hold possible election in pandemic

OTTAWA — What happens if Canada's minority Liberal government is defeated this fall and Elections Canada concludes it can't safely conduct an election because a second wave of the deadly coronavirus is sweeping the country? That worst-case scenario w
'It still hurts:' Fans react to the CFL cancellation of 2020 season

'It still hurts:' Fans react to the CFL cancellation of 2020 season

WINNIPEG — John Couture has gone to every Grey Cup since 1974 and has made great memories and lifelong friends along the way. The recently retired Winnipeg Blue Bombers superfan was hoping to fill up his summer schedule with football games.
'It still hurts:' Fans react to the CFL cancellation of 2020 season

'It still hurts:' Fans react to the CFL cancellation of 2020 season

WINNIPEG — John Couture has gone to every Grey Cup since 1974 and has made great memories and lifelong friends along the way. The recently retired Winnipeg Blue Bombers superfan was hoping to fill up his summer schedule with football games.
Trudeau unsure about sending his kids to school, as poll suggests he's not alone

Trudeau unsure about sending his kids to school, as poll suggests he's not alone

OTTAWA — Justin Trudeau says he remains on the fence about sending his three kids back to school this fall, and a new survey suggests he is not alone as many parents are nervous about the resumption of classes while COVID-19 remains a threat.