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Crown, defence seek to continue Meng extradition case despite pandemic

Crown, defence seek to continue Meng extradition case despite pandemic

Pandemic may prompt judge to reconsider broadcast ban, lawyer says
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Canada, U.S. travel ban causing major disruptions at border crossings

Canada, U.S. travel ban causing major disruptions at border crossings

The decision last month to close the Canada-U.S.
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Trudeau: U.S. limiting respirator exports a 'mistake'

Trudeau: U.S. limiting respirator exports a 'mistake'

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau responded to the Donald Trump White House's request to medical goods maker 3M to cease N95 respirator exports to Canada, saying the move is a "mistake" - and that Ottawa will do everything in its power to keep t
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Survey reveals extent of business hurt from COVID-19

Survey reveals extent of business hurt from COVID-19

Most businesses fear becoming insolvent, or being unable financially to restart
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Trump White House requesting 3M to cease respirator exports to Canada

Trump White House requesting 3M to cease respirator exports to Canada

The Donald Trump White House has requested medical supply maker 3M to stop exporting respirators to Canada and Latin America in an attempt to prioritize the American market.
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Trump told to look at B.C.’s COVID-19 addict-support policy

Trump told to look at B.C.’s COVID-19 addict-support policy

President’s global drug war escalation called a distraction.
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B.C. health care workers continue to work at multiple seniors' care centres

B.C. health care workers continue to work at multiple seniors' care centres

B.C.'s provincial health officer, Bonnie Henry, said April 2 that it has been a "monumental task" to get this practice to stop
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Pandemic update: Six more B.C. deaths since Wednesday

Pandemic update: Six more B.C. deaths since Wednesday

Vancouver Island has recorded its first deaths from COVID-19
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City of Vancouver website solicits COVID-19 support

City of Vancouver website solicits COVID-19 support

Offers of medical supplies, cleaning products or food sought
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Let refugees in during pandemic: rights groups

Let refugees in during pandemic: rights groups

Majority of third-country refugees attempting to enter from New York State
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