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CFL to continue discussions with federal government about financial assistance

CFL to continue discussions with federal government about financial assistance

TORONTO — Discussions continue between the CFL and federal government on a $30-million, interest-free loan that, if granted, would allow the league to stage an abbreviated 2020 season.
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Saskatchewan reports one new death from COVID-19, 11 more infections

Saskatchewan reports one new death from COVID-19, 11 more infections

REGINA — Saskatchewan is reporting another death due to COVID-19. The latest fatality, of a person in their 70s in the Regina region, brings the death toll in the province to 19. There are also 11 new cases.
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Children won’t be put at COVID risk in schools: Horgan

Children won’t be put at COVID risk in schools: Horgan

Children will return to school in September but the provincial government is watching how COVID-19 evolves and could change course if needed, Premier John Horgan said Aug. 6.
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B.C. premier says return to class a 'challenge,' but students will be safe

B.C. premier says return to class a 'challenge,' but students will be safe

SURREY, B.C. — Sending British Columbia's students back to class in September will be "an unprecedented challenge" during a pandemic, but Premier John Horgan said he's confident children will be safe.
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Masks will be mandatory on trains, buses in Metro Vancouver

Masks will be mandatory on trains, buses in Metro Vancouver

VANCOUVER — Almost everyone boarding a bus, train or Seabus in Metro Vancouver will soon have to wear a mask to protect against the spread of COVID-19. TransLink announced Thursday that starting Aug.
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Union wants production halt at Manitoba Maple Leaf plant over COVID-19 cases

Union wants production halt at Manitoba Maple Leaf plant over COVID-19 cases

BRANDON, Man. — Manitoba's largest increase in positive COVID-19 cases in months has prompted a union representing employees at Maple Leaf Food Inc.'s pork processing plant in Brandon to call for it to cease production.
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As CERB winds down, labour group asks Liberals to rethink EI

As CERB winds down, labour group asks Liberals to rethink EI

OTTAWA — The federal government is being urged to rethink Canada's employment insurance program as millions of workers are moved off of an emergency benefit while the country's job market is still recouping heavy losses due to COVID-19.
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Canadians’ financial worries easing as lockdowns lift, poll finds

Canadians’ financial worries easing as lockdowns lift, poll finds

In April, when no province had a clear idea of when the lockdowns brought upon by the COVID-19 pandemic would end, Research Co. and Glacier Media asked Canadians about their financial concerns.
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Canadians’ financial worries easing as lockdowns lift, poll finds

Canadians’ financial worries easing as lockdowns lift, poll finds

In April, when no province had a clear idea of when the lockdowns brought upon by the COVID-19 pandemic would end, Research Co. and Glacier Media asked Canadians about their financial concerns.
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NHL and its labs say COVID-19 testing doesn't overlap with public's

NHL and its labs say COVID-19 testing doesn't overlap with public's

EDMONTON — The NHL says the laboratories hired to conduct daily COVID-19 tests on players in Edmonton and Toronto keep their supply chains separate from the public's to ensure never the twain shall meet.
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