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Montreal's construction charter aims to end roadwork chaos, but critics have doubts

Montreal's construction charter aims to end roadwork chaos, but critics have doubts

MONTREAL — The orange cones that line Montreal's abundant construction sites have become a symbol of a city under near-constant repair, spawning cone-themed comics, a board game and trinket versions sold in gift shops.
NDP demands federal wage-subsidy clawbacks, but critics question feasibility

NDP demands federal wage-subsidy clawbacks, but critics question feasibility

OTTAWA — The NDP is calling on the federal government to claw back pandemic wage subsidies handed to companies that took advantage of the cash to boost executive compensation, but economists say other paths to worker support may mark a more feasible
Dry spring can create wildfire trouble for Western Canada: experts

Dry spring can create wildfire trouble for Western Canada: experts

VANCOUVER — Wildfire conditions are cause for concern this year as parts of Saskatchewan, Manitoba and British Columbia report either significant drought or record low rainfall between January and April, experts say.
The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Saturday, May 22, 2021

The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Saturday, May 22, 2021

The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 4:00 a.m. ET on Saturday, May 22, 2021. There are 1,352,121 confirmed cases in Canada. _ Canada: 1,352,121 confirmed cases (57,970 active, 1,268,989 resolved, 25,162 deaths).
A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Saturday, May 22, 2021

A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Saturday, May 22, 2021

The latest numbers on COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada as of 4:00 a.m. ET on Saturday, May 22, 2021. In Canada, the provinces are reporting 487,993 new vaccinations administered for a total of 20,328,984 doses given. Nationwide, 1,580,997 people or 4.
No winning ticket for Friday night's $55 million Lotto Max jackpot

No winning ticket for Friday night's $55 million Lotto Max jackpot

TORONTO — No winning ticket was sold for the $55 million jackpot in Friday night's Lotto Max draw. There were also four Maxmillion prizes of $1 million each up for grabs, and one went to a lottery player in Ontario.
Ottawa names Payam Akhavan to advise Global Affairs on shootdown of Flight PS752

Ottawa names Payam Akhavan to advise Global Affairs on shootdown of Flight PS752

OTTAWA — The federal government has named a legal expert as senior adviser to Global Affairs Canada on the shooting down of a passenger jet in Iran that killed 176 people.
The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada for Friday, May 21, 2021

The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada for Friday, May 21, 2021

The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada (all times eastern): 6:15 p.m. British Columbia is reporting 420 new COVID-19 cases and six more deaths for a total of 1,667 fatalities since the pandemic began.
Canada's COVID-19 vaccine efforts doubled over five weeks as daily cases drop

Canada's COVID-19 vaccine efforts doubled over five weeks as daily cases drop

Canada's COVID-19 vaccine rollout continues to soar while daily cases decline, but as Canadians head into the Victoria Day long weekend, the country's deputy chief medical officer is urging caution.
Public health evaluating how, when Canada can allow fully-vaccinated travellers: Tam

Public health evaluating how, when Canada can allow fully-vaccinated travellers: Tam

OTTAWA — Federal health officials are re-evaluating what has to happen before Canada can allow fully vaccinated people to enter the country or entirely reopen the border to international travellers, says chief public health officer Dr. Theresa Tam.
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