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Canada bumping up fees for permanent residency. Here’s what to knowAn IRCC fee change will take effect on April 30, meaning those hoping to become permanent residents in Canada thereafter will have to shell out a little more.CanadaApr 30
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Denmark pauses COVID-19 vaccination drive — for nowAccording to a release from the Danish Health Authority, the COVID-19 vaccination rate among the Danish population 'is sky-high, and the epidemic has reversed.'HealthApr 27
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Loblaw vs. Frito-Lay: Snacks to return to store shelves after price disputeThe dispute began over pricing between Frito-Lay Canada and Loblaw Companies as the maker of brands like Cheetos, Doritos, Lays, Ruffles, Sunchips tried to recoup higher costs.CanadaApr 10
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Ketanji Brown Jackson makes history as first Black woman justice in U.S. Supreme CourtKetanji Brown Jackson is the third Black justice - after Thurgood Marshall and Clarence Thomas - and the sixth woman to hold that position.WorldApr 7
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Vaccinated travellers no longer need pre-entry COVID-19 tests to enter CanadaHowever, Health Canada will still require anyone arriving from outside the country to wear a mask in public settings for two weeks, even if they are fully vaccinated.CanadaApr 1
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Donald Trump sues Hillary Clinton, others, says they tried to rig 2016 U.S. electionThe lawsuit filed Thursday, also claims that Hillary Clinton and others have falsely accused former U.S. president Donald Trump of colluding with Russia.WorldMar 24
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Madeleine Albright, first woman U.S. Secretary of State, passes away at 84Dr. Madeleine K. Albright, the 64th U.S. Secretary of State and first woman to hold the position passed away on Wednesday, her family has confirmed. She was 84 years old.WorldMar 23
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Canada poised to end pre-arrival COVID-19 testing for travellers: sourcesCurrently, travellers entering Canada are required to present proof of a negative COVID-19 antigen test upon arrival at the country's border.CanadaMar 16
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Novavax COVID-19 vaccine approved for use in Canadian adultsNovavax now joins Pfizer, Moderna, AstraZeneca and Johnson and Johnson as vaccine makers that have COVID-19 jabs approved for use in Canada.HealthFeb 17
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Police, protesters in standoff at Ambassador Bridge as clear-out efforts stallWhile Windsor police said that vehicles are beginning to be ticketed and towed, around 200 protesters still gathered near the bridge into Saturday afternoon and evening.CanadaFeb 12
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Ontario considers delaying return to in-class learning for 2 weeks amid COVID-19 spikePremier Ford's cabinet met virtually late Sunday afternoon to discuss possible COVID-19 measures. The meeting stretched into the evening.CanadaJan 2
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Travel outside Canada could get complicated amid Omicron spread: expertsFor Canadians that have already booked trips abroad, 'things can change rapidly in the international context,' Canada's chief doctor Theresa Tam warned Friday.CanadaDec 10, 2021
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Former Trump aide Steve Bannon indicted for defying Jan. 6 subpoenaBannon faces two counts of contempt for his refusal to provide documents to the congressional investigators and for not agreeing to sit for a deposition.PoliticsNov 12, 2021
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Joel Quenneville out as Florida Panthers coach amid Blackhawks sexual assault claimBeach's allegations state that Quenneville did not prioritize his claim because a chance to win the championship was more crucial than his personal safety.CanadaOct 28, 2021
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Canada’s COVID-19 benefits: A look at what’s expiring and what’s newThe government of Canada has a $7.4-billion plan in place to support new COVID-19 benefits for hard-hit businesses and employees going into spring.CanadaOct 21, 2021
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Federal COVID-19 vaccine mandate: Here’s what we know, what we don’tThe official announcement came from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Wednesday and included mandatory COVID-19 vaccination for travel within CanadaCanadaOct 6, 2021
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Trudeau apologizes after skipping First Nation reconciliation ceremony for Tofino tripJustin Trudeau has yet to visit the burial site near the former Kamloops residential school, where as many as 215 bodies were discovered earlier this year.PoliticsOct 3, 2021
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Here are the key events leading to the release of Meng Wanzhou, ‘Two Michaels’Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor were detained in China just days after Canadian police arrested Meng at the behest of a U.S. extradition request in December of 2018.CanadaSep 25, 2021
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NACI backs 3rd dose of COVID-19 vaccine for immunocompromisedBased on new recommendation from NACI, Dr. Theresa Tam, advised, "an additional dose, or third dose of COVID-19 vaccine, for moderately or severely immunocompromised people."CanadaSep 10, 2021
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Liberal MP Raj Saini drops out of re-election campaign following misconduct allegationsIn a statement Saturday, Liberal candidate Raj Saini confirmed he has made 'the painful decision' to end his campaign for the 44th Parliament.PoliticsSep 4, 2021
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Canada election 2021: How to watch the federal leaders’ debate on Global NewsThe English language debate ahead of the 2021 federal election will air on Sept. 9 while the French-language debate will air the previous day — Sept. 8.PoliticsSep 1, 2021
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Canada election voting guide: All you need know about the 2021 federal voteDuring a federal election, you can vote for your local Member of Parliament (MP), and it is your vote that helps choose the prime minister.PoliticsAug 29, 2021
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Federal COVID-19 briefings stopped during election, sources say. Experts concernedThe lack of daily COVID-19 briefings has left several experts deeply concerned, disappointed and lead them to question the political nature of the decision.CanadaAug 25, 2021
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Canada to implement mandatory COVID-19 vaccines for all federal workers by fallThe implementation of mandatory COVID-19 vaccination will take place no later than October, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Dominic LeBlanc announced on Friday.CanadaAug 13, 2021
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Canada to donate 10M J&J COVID-19 vaccine doses to poorer countriesThe donation brings Canada’s total donations to the COVAX facility to over 40 million doses, making Canada one of the leading countries in COVID-19 vaccine donation per capita.HealthAug 12, 2021
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