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B.C. Health Minister issues warning for those planning on holding weekend events

B.C. Health Minister issues warning for those planning on holding weekend events

VICTORIA — British Columbia's Health Minister urged those thinking of attending large events where social distancing isn't possible to re-think their plans, and warned bylaw officers would be out as enforcement.
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578 active COVID-19 cases in B.C. is most since May 8

578 active COVID-19 cases in B.C. is most since May 8

The number of people fighting active COVID-19 infections in B.C. has risen in each of the past nine government updates, and now sits at 578, according to government statistics. That's the highest number since May 8.
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From masks to cohorting, a guide to back-to-school rules across the country

From masks to cohorting, a guide to back-to-school rules across the country

Plans are being made across the country for how to safely send students back to school in the fall as the COVID-19 pandemic continues. Here is a look at what the various provinces have said about getting kids back to classes.
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From masks to cohorting, a guide to back-to-school rules across the country

From masks to cohorting, a guide to back-to-school rules across the country

Plans are being made across the country for how to safely send students back to school in the fall as the COVID-19 pandemic continues. Here is a look at what the various provinces have said about getting kids back to classes.
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Manitoba requiring masks on school buses, recommending them in classrooms

Manitoba requiring masks on school buses, recommending them in classrooms

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government is strongly encouraging parents to send their children to school in masks come September, but masks will not be required in classrooms.
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McDonald's returns to 100% Canadian beef after COVID-19 supply chain issues

McDonald's returns to 100% Canadian beef after COVID-19 supply chain issues

TORONTO — McDonald's Canada says it will return to sourcing only Canadian beef in September after having to import beef temporarily due to COVID-19.
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McDonald's returns to 100% Canadian beef after COVID-19 supply chain issues

McDonald's returns to 100% Canadian beef after COVID-19 supply chain issues

TORONTO — McDonald's Canada says it will return to sourcing only Canadian beef in September after having to import beef temporarily due to COVID-19.
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Why anyone who deferred mortgage payments should check their credit score

Why anyone who deferred mortgage payments should check their credit score

TORONTO — Hundreds of thousands of Canadians have been negotiating with lenders over the past few months, hoping to hold off paying debt amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, those payments are beginning to filter through the credit reporting system.
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Why anyone who deferred mortgage payments should check their credit score

Why anyone who deferred mortgage payments should check their credit score

TORONTO — Hundreds of thousands of Canadians have been negotiating with lenders over the past few months, hoping to hold off paying debt amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, those payments are beginning to filter through the credit reporting system.
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Chicken, eggs both go first as feds roll out COVID-19 food surplus program

Chicken, eggs both go first as feds roll out COVID-19 food surplus program

OTTAWA — More than 12 million eggs will be redistributed via an emergency federal program designed to help farmers faced with too much food and nowhere to sell it due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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