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Indigenous leaders frustrated after Pope passes on apology for residential schools

Indigenous leaders frustrated after Pope passes on apology for residential schools

Indigenous leaders are expressing disappointment and frustration over comments by Pope Francis they say fell short of an apology for the Catholic Church's role in residential schools.
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Judge dismisses charter application of pastor on trial for violating health orders

Judge dismisses charter application of pastor on trial for violating health orders

EDMONTON — A judge has ruled that the religious freedoms of an Alberta pastor who is on trial for violating COVID-19 regulations were not violated. Pastor James Coates made a charter application in relation to a ticket he received on Dec.
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Revisions to Broadcasting Act won't cover online porn, heritage minister says

Revisions to Broadcasting Act won't cover online porn, heritage minister says

OTTAWA — Sweeping updates to the Broadcasting Act will not cover pornography or sexually exploitive content online, the federal heritage minister says.
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Trudeau says government looking at plan for return of international tourists

Trudeau says government looking at plan for return of international tourists

OTTAWA — The federal government is looking at taking a phased approach to welcoming back international visitors as pandemic restrictions loosen, focusing on case counts globally as part of decision-making, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says.
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School task force on Egerton Ryerson legacy won't speed up report despite protests

School task force on Egerton Ryerson legacy won't speed up report despite protests

TORONTO — A Ryerson University task force reviewing the legacy of the school's namesake said Monday it would not speed up its work despite calls for immediate action and the toppling of a Egerton Ryerson statue on the campus over the weekend.
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Nunavut lifts 14-day quarantine requirement for fully vaccinated travellers

Nunavut lifts 14-day quarantine requirement for fully vaccinated travellers

IQALUIT, Nunavut — Travellers who have received both doses of COVID-19 vaccine will soon be exempt from a 14-day stay in Nunavut's government-run isolation hotels.
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Expressing "great sorrow" and giving back the bonuses: In The News for June 7

Expressing "great sorrow" and giving back the bonuses: In The News for June 7

In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of June 7 ... What we are watching in Canada ...
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A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on June 7, 2021

A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on June 7, 2021

The latest numbers on COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada as of 04:00 a.m. ET on Monday June 7, 2021. In Canada, the provinces are reporting 322,626 new vaccinations administered for a total of 26,086,565 doses given. Nationwide, 2,841,935 people or 7.
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Canada to receive 2.4 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine this week

Canada to receive 2.4 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine this week

OTTAWA — Canada is scheduled to receive 2.4 million doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine this week as more Canadians get their first and second jabs.
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The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Monday, June 7, 2021

The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Monday, June 7, 2021

The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 04:00 a.m. ET on Monday June 7, 2021. There are 1,392,563 confirmed cases in Canada. Canada: 1,392,563 confirmed cases (24,194 active, 1,342,645 resolved, 25,724 deaths).
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