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Postal workers can wear their N95s at work — but only with a company mask on top

Postal workers can wear their N95s at work — but only with a company mask on top

OTTAWA — Canada Post says its employees will be able to wear their own N95 masks at work, but only if they wear a disposable medical mask provided by the corporation on top.
Mayor fears Rocky Mountain coal-mining concerns will be ignored after meeting Kenney

Mayor fears Rocky Mountain coal-mining concerns will be ignored after meeting Kenney

EDMONTON — An Alberta mayor says he's concerned a massive public outcry over coal mining in the province's Rocky Mountains will be ignored after hearing Premier Jason Kenney tell him he remains an "unapologetic supporter" of the industry.
Bodies identified: Family from India tried to cross into U.S. by foot from Manitoba

Bodies identified: Family from India tried to cross into U.S. by foot from Manitoba

A family of four Indian nationals was only in Canada for a week before their bodies were found frozen in Manitoba near the Canada-U. S.
Crowds gather in Ontario and New Brunswick to cheer on parts of trucker convoy

Crowds gather in Ontario and New Brunswick to cheer on parts of trucker convoy

Crowds cheered, waved flags and hoisted signs in Ontario and New Brunswick on Thursday as parts of a large national convoy of truckers headed for Ottawa to protest the federal government's COVID-19 vaccine mandate for cross-border drivers.
Four deaths from same family in Richmond, B.C., was an isolated incident, police say

Four deaths from same family in Richmond, B.C., was an isolated incident, police say

RICHMOND, B.C. — Police say two men and two women who were found dead at a home after a shooting in Richmond, B.C., were from the same family. Sgt.
Canada can do more to help Ukraine besides sending weapons: experts

Canada can do more to help Ukraine besides sending weapons: experts

OTTAWA — The debate around sending weapons to Ukraine was being panned as a “red herring” on Thursday, as several experts suggested Canada can better support the eastern European country in its standoff with Russia in other ways.
Joe Biden gave Justin Trudeau and Vladimir Putin same aviator sunglasses as gift

Joe Biden gave Justin Trudeau and Vladimir Putin same aviator sunglasses as gift

OTTAWA — Gifts by heads of state to other world leaders are not just a gesture of friendship, but a tool of diplomacy, carefully chosen by protocol advisers to reflect the recipient’s taste.
Organizer of Sunwing party flight says his group was unfairly abandoned by airlines

Organizer of Sunwing party flight says his group was unfairly abandoned by airlines

MONTREAL — The organizer of a controversial Sunwing party flight to Mexico says his group was unfairly abandoned by the airline.
EU envoy says unity prevails against Russia despite differences among 27 members

EU envoy says unity prevails against Russia despite differences among 27 members

OTTAWA — The European Union remains staunchly united in the face of a possible Russian invasion despite concern that some countries in Europe may be waffling due to economic self-interest, says the Canadian envoy of the 27-country bloc.
Draft long-term care standards could have prevented pandemic deaths: committee chair

Draft long-term care standards could have prevented pandemic deaths: committee chair

OTTAWA — An organization that develops health-care standards has released a draft of new long-term care guidance that the authors hope will fundamentally change the way Canadian care homes are accredited and inspected.
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