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Officials say coroner to probe case of elderly woman found dead in Montreal hospital

Officials say coroner to probe case of elderly woman found dead in Montreal hospital

MONTREAL — Health officials in western Montreal said Tuesday they will ask the coroner to investigate the death of an 86-year-old woman reportedly found lifeless on the floor of a hospital emergency room in February.
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Advocates critique rising jail figures in some provinces after initial COVID-19 fall

Advocates critique rising jail figures in some provinces after initial COVID-19 fall

HALIFAX — A report by advocates for Canadian inmates is criticizing the rising rates of incarceration in at least two provincial jail systems amid the continuing pandemic.
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RCMP flouted internet policy; U.S. shooting leaves 10 dead: In The News for March 23

RCMP flouted internet policy; U.S. shooting leaves 10 dead: In The News for March 23

In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of March 23 ... What we are watching in Canada ...
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A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Monday, March 23, 2021

A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Monday, March 23, 2021

The latest numbers on COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada as of 4 a.m. ET on Tuesday March 23, 2021. In Canada, the provinces are reporting 143,559 new vaccinations administered for a total of 4,097,844 doses given. Nationwide, 633,459 people or 1.
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Who have provinces pegged to receive COVID-19 vaccines in the coming weeks?

Who have provinces pegged to receive COVID-19 vaccines in the coming weeks?

As COVID-19 vaccine supplies ramp up across the country, most provinces and territories have released details of who can expect to receive a shot in the coming weeks.
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The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Monday, March 23, 2021

The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Monday, March 23, 2021

The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 4 a.m. ET on Tuesday March 23, 2021. There are 938,719 confirmed cases in Canada. Canada: 938,719 confirmed cases (35,844 active, 880,159 resolved, 22,716 deaths).
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A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Monday, March 22, 2021

A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Monday, March 22, 2021

The latest numbers on COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada as of 11:00 p.m. ET on Monday March 22, 2021. In Canada, the provinces are reporting 143,559 new vaccinations administered for a total of 4,097,844 doses given. Nationwide, 633,459 people or 1.
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The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Monday, March 22, 2021

The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Monday, March 22, 2021

The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 10:30 p.m. ET on Monday March 22, 2021. There are 938,719 confirmed cases in Canada. Canada: 938,719 confirmed cases (35,844 active, 880,159 resolved, 22,716 deaths).
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PHAC president given until Friday to explain why two scientists let go

PHAC president given until Friday to explain why two scientists let go

OTTAWA — The president of the Public Health Agency of Canada has been given until the end of the week to explain why two Canadian government scientists were let go 18 months after being escorted from Canada's only Level 4 laboratory.
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Western nations protest as second Canadian man tried in China

Western nations protest as second Canadian man tried in China

BEIJING — A second Canadian went on trial in Beijing on Monday after being detained for more than two years in apparent retaliation for the arrest in Vancouver of a top executive with Chinese telecom giant Huawei.
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