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Quebec’s St-Jean Baptiste Day celebrations return after pandemic hiatusPrime Minister Justin Trudeau also issued a statement in which he celebrated his Quebec heritage and touted the province as a leader in equality, justice and democracy.CanadaJun 24
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Kingston, Ont. summer tourism bouncing back, but not without challengesKingston Accommodation Partners says summer tourism looks promising, but adds tourism industry is challenged by labour shortages and slow increase in business travel.CanadaMay 24
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Quebecers urged to avoid crowded emergency rooms over holiday weekendQuebec says hospitals are grappling with the dual challenges of COVID-19 and influenza at a time when some 13,000 health workers are off the job for reasons related to the virus.HealthApr 16
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London’s Muslim community celebrates Ramadan as COVID restrictions liftRamadan officially began Friday evening and for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic began, the Muslim community in London, Ont., is able to celebrate without restrictions.CanadaApr 2
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What’s open and closed for Heritage Day in Nova ScotiaThis year's Heritage Day honouree is the landscape of the Grand-Pré World Heritage Site.CanadaFeb 20
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Manitoba initiative encouraging culturally ‘inclusive’ scheduling of non-stat holidaysOf Manitoba's eight statutory holidays per year, two are based on religious holidays, including Christmas. A Winnipeg psychologist says it's time to adopt more inclusive calendars.NewsDec 20, 2021
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Manitoba restaurants bracing for impact of new COVID-19 rules during holidaysRestaurant owners prepare for a quieter than expected holiday season after the province announced the latest round of COVID-19 restrictions.NewsDec 18, 2021
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Rapid COVID-19 testing in Manitoba sees increased demandAs the holidays approach and COVID-19 rates continue to increase, experts say rapid COVID-19 tests should be more accessible.NewsDec 14, 2021
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Patience is key to finding a turkey for the holidays: poultry processing councilMajor shortages of turkeys aren't expected this holiday season, but officials urge patience in finding the perfect bird for the holiday meal.Dec 12, 2021
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QR code Christmas sweaters display vaccine passport, are ‘functional’, Toronto company saysThe creators of the sweater say the code is totally scannable and can be used to grant entry into any establishment that asks for proof of vaccination.CanadaDec 8, 2021
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