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Bill to ensure safe election during pandemic stalls as odds of election increase

Bill to ensure safe election during pandemic stalls as odds of election increase

OTTAWA — Legislation aimed at ensuring a federal election could be safely held during the COVID-19 pandemic is stalled in the House of Commons, even as Justin Trudeau's Liberals are fast-approaching the average expiry date for minority governments in
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Alberta confirms blood clot disorder death linked to AstraZeneca vaccine

Alberta confirms blood clot disorder death linked to AstraZeneca vaccine

EDMONTON — An Alberta woman in her 50s has died from a rare blood clot disorder after receiving the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine.
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AstraZeneca-linked death confirmed in Alberta

AstraZeneca-linked death confirmed in Alberta

Alberta's chief medical officer of health has confirmed the death of a patient linked to the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine. In a statement, Dr. Deena Hinshaw says the woman in her 50s died from immune thrombotic thrombocytopenia (VITT). More coming.
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A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Tuesday, May 4, 2021

A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Tuesday, May 4, 2021

The latest numbers on COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada as of 10:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday, May 4, 2021. In Canada, the provinces are reporting 232,744 new vaccinations administered for a total of 14,284,234 doses given. Nationwide, 1,156,128 people or 3.
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Alberta's Kenney tightens COVID rules to prevent looming hospital catastrophe, triage

Alberta's Kenney tightens COVID rules to prevent looming hospital catastrophe, triage

EDMONTON — Premier Jason Kenney, with surging COVID-19 rates threatening to overwhelm Alberta’s hospitals, is reintroducing stricter rules on gatherings, businesses and schools not seen since the first wave of the pandemic.
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The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Tuesday, May 4, 2021

The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Tuesday, May 4, 2021

The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 7:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday, May 4, 2021. There are 1,249,950 confirmed cases in Canada. _ Canada: 1,249,950 confirmed cases (82,700 active, 1,142,854 resolved, 24,396 deaths).
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CP NewsAlert: Hamilton Tiger-Cats take tight end Burt with top pick in CFL draft

CP NewsAlert: Hamilton Tiger-Cats take tight end Burt with top pick in CFL draft

The Hamilton Tiger-Cats selected tight end Jake Burt first overall in the CFL draft Tuesday night. Burt, a Regina native who played at Boston College, was a late addition to the draft after growing up in Boston. More coming. The Canadian Press
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'A chilling effect:' Lawyer argues Alberta government wanted to censor church pastor

'A chilling effect:' Lawyer argues Alberta government wanted to censor church pastor

EDMONTON — A lawyer for an Alberta pastor accused of violating COVID-19 rules says the province's health agency decided to penalize the church leader as a way to censor him.
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Canada needs more help with COVID-19, prominent U.S. vaccine expert urges White House

Canada needs more help with COVID-19, prominent U.S. vaccine expert urges White House

WASHINGTON — The United States can and should do more to help Canadians get vaccinated against COVID-19, says a prominent Texas doctor, adding to the pressure on the White House to do more beyond America's borders to end the pandemic. Dr.
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Solving public shootings a 'top priority' for Metro Vancouver police: Delta chief

Solving public shootings a 'top priority' for Metro Vancouver police: Delta chief

DELTA, B.C. — The police chief in Delta, B.C., offered comfort to community members following two brazen daytime shootings outside shopping malls on the Lower Mainland, saying officers across the region are working together to solve the crimes.
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