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Three federal parties on offensive despite Trudeau sitting out 6th day of campaign

Three federal parties on offensive despite Trudeau sitting out 6th day of campaign

The three main federal parties lobbed attacks at each other Saturday, undaunted by the absence of Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau on the sixth day of the federal campaign.
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Military called in to help N.W.T. as territory sees surge of COVID-19 cases

Military called in to help N.W.T. as territory sees surge of COVID-19 cases

Public Safety Canada says it has approved a request for help from the Northwest Territories as the territory deals with a surge in COVID-19 cases. The territory says there are 198 active cases, with the majority of them occurring in the Sahtu region.
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Second Canadian fight leaves chaotic Kabul on Friday with 106 Afghans on board

Second Canadian fight leaves chaotic Kabul on Friday with 106 Afghans on board

OTTAWA — A C-17 Globemaster transport plane evacuated 106 more Afghans from the chaotic Kabul airport on Friday and brought them to a safe third country, Canadian officials said Saturday.
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Even from within: Manitoba premier faces opposition to completing his agenda

Even from within: Manitoba premier faces opposition to completing his agenda

WINNIPEG — Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister's decades-long career in politics is not ending quietly.
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Leaders swing into weekend as campaign ends first week focused on First Nations

Leaders swing into weekend as campaign ends first week focused on First Nations

The federal election campaign finished off its first week with two leaders planning events while Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau has no scheduled public appearances Saturday Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole is expected to make an announcement in Edmont
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Zucchini noodles recalled due to possible Listeria contamination

Zucchini noodles recalled due to possible Listeria contamination

OTTAWA — Freshline Foods Ltd. is recalling its Veggie Foodle brand Green Zucchini Whole Vegetable Noodles due to possible Listeria contamination.
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No winning ticket for Friday's $15 million Lotto Max jackpot

No winning ticket for Friday's $15 million Lotto Max jackpot

TORONTO — No winning ticket was sold for the $15 million jackpot in Friday's Lotto Max draw. The jackpot for the next draw on Aug. 24 will be an estimated $20 million. The Canadian Press
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Canada ramping up evacuation from Kabul with faster processing, fewer hurdles

Canada ramping up evacuation from Kabul with faster processing, fewer hurdles

OTTAWA — Canada will accelerate processing the families of interpreters and others who supported its mission in Afghanistan to quickly evacuate as many approved people as possible, Immigration Minister Marco Mendicino said Friday.
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B.C. may not move to Step 4 next month as COVID-19 case counts increase: top doctor

B.C. may not move to Step 4 next month as COVID-19 case counts increase: top doctor

VANCOUVER — British Columbia may not advance as expected to the next step in its COVID-19 restart plan as case counts surge in the Interior Health region, the province's top doctor says. As provincial health officer Dr.
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Yukon sets out its path from pandemic to endemic for COVID-19 infections

Yukon sets out its path from pandemic to endemic for COVID-19 infections

WHITEHORSE — The Yukon government has set out its framework for moving from the pandemic to an endemic approach, treating COVID-19 much like the flu. Premier Sandy Silver said Friday the territory is scheduled to lift its state of emergency on Aug.
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