Family of dying man denied the right to say goodbye because they were not double vaccinated
The family of a man who died on July 6th was denied the right to visit him for three weeks because they had only received one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
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Calgary police investigating vandalism of ten churches overnight as hate crime
Calgary police said in a statement that the department is investigating vandalism of 10 churches in Calgary, Alberta, Canada during the night of Wednesday, June 30, 2021, or into the early morning hours of Thursday, July 1, 2021.
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Historic St. Jean Baptist church destroyed in ‘suspicious’ fire in Morinville, Alberta
On Wednesday, June 30, the RCMP were called to a fire in Morinville, Alberta at 3:20 a.m. of the historic St. Jean Baptiste church. The fire is being called ‘suspicious’ by police.
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Canada to ban sale of all new fuel-powered cars and light-trucks in 2035, instead of initial 2040 target
On Tuesday, the Liberal government announced it would be speeding up its goal to ban the sale of new fuel-power cars and light-trucks from 2035, the ban was initially set for a 2040 target.
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Conservative MP Michelle Gagner says Canadians should celebrate the “good that exists in our nation”, but also to “seek justice” for indigenous communities
As numerous Canadian townships and cities have announced they will not be celebrating Canada Day on July 1st, 2021, Conservative MP Michelle Rempel Garner called for celebrating the “good that exists in our nation”, but also to “seek justice” for indigenous communities
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One million chickens euthanized due to ongoing union strike in Quebec
A union strike at the Exceldor poultry co-operative in Québec has led to the euthanization of one million chickens… and counting.
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Canada Border Agency is establishing an ‘Office of Biometrics and Identity Management’ to develop “digital solutions” after advisory panel recommended creating system to “validate proof of vaccination”
On June 6, 2021, the Canada Border Services Agency posted a Tender Notice contract for ‘Biometrics and Identity Management’ on Public Services and Procurement Canada.
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Canada loses 68,000 jobs in May as country fails to reopen, while United States gained 559,000 jobs
Canada lost 68,000 jobs in April as most of the country is still under some form of lockdown, while the United States has gained 559,000 jobs during the same period.
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Opinion | Does the Bloc Québécois still speak for Quebec?
By Martin Tampier
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Canada launches its first national injury support vaccine compensation program
The Vaccine Injury Support program will “provide financial support to you if it is determined that you have experienced a serious and permanent injury after receiving a Health Canada-authorized vaccine, administered in Canada on or after December 8, 2020.”
