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Data and demographics: Is the COVID-19 death rate lower in the developing world?
ANALYSIS: Donald Trump’s coronavirus strategy is simple — ignore the pandemic
How Liberian war crimes suspect Bill Horrace lived in Canada for 18 years — until his murder
Trudeau apology means ‘fairly certain finding of a contravention’: former ethics commissioner
Washington NFL team drops ‘Redskins’ name, logo amid outcry over racism
Edmonton Eskimos promise to speed up name review, provide update by month’s end
ANALYSIS: America waits for its worst pandemic days
WATCH: Global National – August 4
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Trudeau promises ‘change’ to blood donation rules as government fights gay activist in court
By Abigail Bimman Global National Ottawa Correspondent
Justin Trudeau promises a change is coming to a blood donation policy he considers discriminatory while his government is fighting a gay man who opposes the ban in court. Continue reading
Military returning to work amid readiness concerns as coronavirus stretches on
Roughly 85 per cent of members of the military were ordered into isolation in April amid coronavirus fears. Continue reading
The New Reality: The appeal of the pandemic puppy
By Mike Drolet Global National Toronto Correspondent
Demand for puppies has doubled in some parts as animal shelters and breeders say Canadians are looking for companionship during the coronavirus pandemic. Continue reading
How harm reduction measures are changing under the COVID-19 pandemic
By Heather Yourex-West Network Digital Journalist: Alberta Correspondent
‘This is a place where we really could use massive scale-up and that would be very helpful in addressing both the COVID-19 pandemic and the overdose crisis,’ Continue reading
More Canadians are dying of drug overdoses — and coronavirus is to blame
By Heather Yourex-West Network Digital Journalist: Alberta Correspondent
For those dealing with addiction, life amid the COVID-19 pandemic has only deepened the struggle. Continue reading
ANALYSIS: Trudeau’s personal brand tied to success — or failure — of UN Security Council race
By David Akin Chief Political Correspondent
Canada’s prime minister is engaging in a blizzard of international virtual campaigning to secure the country a two-year term on the UN Security Council. Continue reading