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White-throated sparrows change their tune from a three note to a two note

White-throated sparrows change their tune from a three note to a two note

VANCOUVER — White-throated sparrows are changing their tune — an unprecedented development scientists say has caused them to sit up and take note.
Police body cameras and COVID-19 app roll out delayed; In The News for July 2

Police body cameras and COVID-19 app roll out delayed; In The News for July 2

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 July 2 ... What we are watching in Canada ...
A look at how provinces plan to emerge from COVID-19 shutdown

A look at how provinces plan to emerge from COVID-19 shutdown

Provinces and territories have been releasing plans for easing restrictions that were put in place to limit the spread of COVID-19.
Studies show no consistent evidence body cameras reduce police violence

Studies show no consistent evidence body cameras reduce police violence

A Calgary police officer loudly tells an Indigenous man to put his hands on the roof of his car and, within seconds, the situation escalates to yelling.
COVID-19 reshapes Canada Day celebrations from big parties to online shows

COVID-19 reshapes Canada Day celebrations from big parties to online shows

OTTAWA — Large celebrations were replaced in many parts of the nation with backyard gatherings and digital events as Canadians marked a Canada Day unlike any other in the country's 153-year history.
Surge in sales ahead of Canada Day helping fireworks companies in difficult year

Surge in sales ahead of Canada Day helping fireworks companies in difficult year

MONTREAL — The owner of a fireworks company in small-town Ontario says COVID-19 has forced the cancellation of dozens of shows he'd typically put on leading up to Canada Day — but his sales haven't been totally extinguished.
The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada

The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada

The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 1:43 p.m. on July 1, 2020: There are 104,271 confirmed cases in Canada.
Lighthizer celebrates USMCA, promises enforcement as trade deal comes into force

Lighthizer celebrates USMCA, promises enforcement as trade deal comes into force

WASHINGTON — North America's new trade agreement finally became the law of the land Wednesday, complete with a celebratory warning from the Trump administration that the United States intends to make sure Canada and Mexico live up to their end of the
Canadian GDP sees biggest drop ever recorded by Stats Canada

Canadian GDP sees biggest drop ever recorded by Stats Canada

Canada’s gross domestic product dropped 11.6% in April, year-over-year
COVID-19, surge in 'renovictions,' complicate Montreal's traditional moving day

COVID-19, surge in 'renovictions,' complicate Montreal's traditional moving day

MONTREAL — Quebec's traditional July 1 moving day has always involved a certain amount of chaos, as thousands of people simultaneously pack up their belongings and move to new homes.