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Georgia school starts 1st day of classes, within hours student tests positive for coronavirus
An elementary school in Georgia opened its doors to students on Monday, but hours later a Grade 2 student tested positive for COVID-19. Continue reading
Beirut explosion: Scientists explain what may have caused the blasts
The second blast could have been caused by the detonation of more than 2,750 tons of ammonium nitrate that had been stored in a warehouse. Continue reading
Beirut explosion: More than 100 killed, thousands injured in blast in Lebanon’s capital
More than 70 people are dead and thousands are injured after a massive explosion shook Lebanon’s capital Beirut on Tuesday, officials said. Continue reading
Canadian parents are setting up ‘pandemic pods’ during coronavirus: what are they?
With just a few weeks left of summer, Canadian parents are having to decide whether to send their kids back to school during the coronavirus pandemic or attempt to homeschool. Continue reading
Onion recall expands across Canada; 17 hospitalizations linked to salmonella
The number of salmonella cases linked to onions from the United States continues to rise in Canada. Continue reading
Canada launches COVID-19 tracking app — but only in Ontario
The federal government on Friday launched its delayed coronavirus exposure notification app in Ontario. Continue reading
Herman Cain, former U.S. presidential candidate, dies after contracting coronavirus
Former Republican presidential candidate Herman Cain died Thursday after being hospitalized with the coronavirus, according to a statement on his website. Continue reading
Donald Trump suggests delaying U.S. election due to mail-in voting
Donald Trump has been attacking mail-in voting for months. Continue reading
Trudeau’s approval rating drops amid WE scandal, faith in Liberals remains: poll
Despite strong approval for his handling of the coronavirus outbreak, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s image has taken a hit amid the WE Charity scandal, according to an Angus Reid survey. Continue reading
More Canadians say racism is a ‘serious problem’ today than 1 year ago: Ipsos poll
The poll, conducted between July 8 and 10, found a majority — sixty per cent — of respondents believed racism is a serious problem in the country. Continue reading
‘Why hasn’t Justin Trudeau fired him?’: Tories demand Morneau resign over WE scandal
The Conservatives said Morneau broke the law when he accepted $41,366 in travel expenses covered by WE Charity during private trips he and his family took to Kenya and Ecuador in 2017. Continue reading
Breonna Taylor: Protesters on hunger strike demand justice for Black woman’s killing
Four protesters in Kentucky are on a hunger strike, demanding that two police officers involved in the shooting of Breonna Taylor are fired and stripped of their pensions. Continue reading
Most Canadians think Trudeau should rely less on trade with China: Ipsos poll
A majority of Canadians believe the Trudeau government should rely less on trade with China and diversify to other countries, according to an Ipsos poll released Tuesday. Continue reading
Canada hopes for answers as Iran plane crash flight recorder analysis begins
Transportation Safety Board of Canada officials in Paris on Monday confirmed the presence of flight recorders from the Ukrainian jet shot down by Iran in January. Continue reading
A timeline of key events in the WE Charity, Trudeau controversy
Trudeau, and now his finance minister Bill Morneau, are being looked at for their roles in the affair. The fate of the Canada Student Service Grant remains uncertain. Continue reading