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The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Tuesday, June 8, 2021

The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Tuesday, June 8, 2021

The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 7:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday, June 8, 2021. There are 1,395,410 confirmed cases in Canada. _ Canada: 1,395,410 confirmed cases (21,539 active, 1,348,080 resolved, 25,791 deaths).
'Symbols of trauma': B.C. First Nation calls on Ottawa to remove day-school buildings

'Symbols of trauma': B.C. First Nation calls on Ottawa to remove day-school buildings

VERNON, B.C. — The chief and council of a First Nation in British Columbia are calling on the federal government to remove three former day school structures they say are symbols of trauma and pain.
Fallout from Greens' feud continues as party opts not to renew top adviser's contract

Fallout from Greens' feud continues as party opts not to renew top adviser's contract

OTTAWA — The fallout from internal feuds in the Green party continues amid accusations of intolerance and strong-arm tactics against some members.
The latest news on the attack in London, Ont.

The latest news on the attack in London, Ont.

TORONTO — The latest news on the vehicle attack in London, Ont., that killed four members of a Muslim family and seriously injured a nine-year-old boy on Sunday (all times eastern): --- 8:12 p.m.
Woman killed in London was an environmental engineer with a bright future: professor

Woman killed in London was an environmental engineer with a bright future: professor

LONDON, Ont. — A woman killed in an anti-Muslim attack was a "sparkling, generous, loving person" who overcame the odds to become a successful environmental engineer, said her professor at Western University.
'A lot for children:' Muslim group says action needed instead of thoughts, prayers

'A lot for children:' Muslim group says action needed instead of thoughts, prayers

Rania Lawendy says classmates of a Muslim teen who was deliberately struck and killed in London, Ont., haven't been able to stop crying.
The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada for Tuesday, June 8, 2021

The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada for Tuesday, June 8, 2021

The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada (all times eastern): 6:50 p.m.
New Democrat MP tables private bill, wants federal assessment of coal projects

New Democrat MP tables private bill, wants federal assessment of coal projects

OTTAWA — Alberta's lone New Democrat member of Parliament tabled proposed legislation Tuesday that would require all coal-mining proposals to go before a full federal environmental assessment.
Terror charges so soon after London attack would be unprecedented: experts

Terror charges so soon after London attack would be unprecedented: experts

The killing of four members of a Muslim family in London, Ont., on Sunday has been denounced as an act of terrorism by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, but it's possible the terrorism label will never be reflected in the charges faced by the accused.
Trudeau says COVID mask-wearing may change Quebecers' opinions on religious symbols

Trudeau says COVID mask-wearing may change Quebecers' opinions on religious symbols

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Tuesday the habit of wearing a mask during the COVID-19 pandemic might be changing Quebecers' views on the province's religious symbols ban.