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Virtual parliamentary proceedings cause spike in injuries for interpreters

Virtual parliamentary proceedings cause spike in injuries for interpreters

OTTAWA — Virtual sittings of the House of Commons and parliamentary committees are causing headaches for interpreters — literally.
Pandemic causing 'unprecedented' threat to beef and pork producers: industry

Pandemic causing 'unprecedented' threat to beef and pork producers: industry

Canadian livestock groups say producers are suffering since COVID-19 outbreaks have caused closures and slowdowns at meat-processing plants across the country.
A father reads a daughter's account of pain, joy, love amid his COVID-19 battle

A father reads a daughter's account of pain, joy, love amid his COVID-19 battle

HALIFAX — As Rick Cameron rests and rehabilitates his body from its war with COVID-19, he has a story to read through to fill in the gaps of his journey.
'Deadpool 2' production company fined by B.C. agency after woman's death

'Deadpool 2' production company fined by B.C. agency after woman's death

VANCOUVER — The production company behind the megahit 'Deadpool 2' has been fined nearly $290,000 for violating multiple safety rules leading to the death of a stuntwoman on a set in Vancouver.
The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada

The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada

The latest numbers of confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 7:14 p.m. ET on May 7, 2020: There are 64,922 confirmed and presumptive cases in Canada.
The latest developments on COVID-19 in Canada

The latest developments on COVID-19 in Canada

The latest news on the COVID-19 global pandemic (all times Eastern): 7 p.m. British Columbia is reporting two more deaths related to COVID-19, bringing the total number of people who have died to 126. Provincial health officer Dr.
Quebec man and woman charged in connection with cellphone tower fires

Quebec man and woman charged in connection with cellphone tower fires

MONTREAL — Two people were charged with arson on Thursday in relation to cellphone tower fires north of Montreal.
Trudeau says he does not share view that oil and gas sector is beyond saving

Trudeau says he does not share view that oil and gas sector is beyond saving

OTTAWA — Canada's oil patch is not dead, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Thursday, as political pressure mounted on the government not to provide any further bailouts to the struggling sector.
Pandemic highlights existing barriers for those with communication disabilities

Pandemic highlights existing barriers for those with communication disabilities

The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted long-standing barriers preventing Canadians with communication disabilities from fully accessing the health-care system, according to advocates across the country who are calling for governments to address the is
Presidential politics, sidelined by pandemic, poised for Trump-fuelled comeback

Presidential politics, sidelined by pandemic, poised for Trump-fuelled comeback

WASHINGTON — Donald Trump's re-election efforts appear to be showing new signs of life despite lingering concerns about whether the accelerated reopening in parts of the United States could prompt a second wave of the novel coronavirus.
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