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Pandemic dampening 'Tibb's Eve,' the unique N.L. holiday with folkloric origins

Pandemic dampening 'Tibb's Eve,' the unique N.L. holiday with folkloric origins

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — In Newfoundland and Labrador, Dec. 23 — also known as Tibb's Eve — is an unofficial holiday unique to the province, born out of folklore and turned into a big night for St. John’s bars. For Chris Shortall, a beloved St.
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Goodbye 2020: A look at lessons learned, communities forged in a year like no other

Goodbye 2020: A look at lessons learned, communities forged in a year like no other

There's little doubt that the momentous events of 2020 will leave indelible marks on many Canadians. The arrival of COVID-19 and its rapid spread touched practically every aspect of our lives, from personal health to income to relationships.
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Canada on guard against new virus strain behind COVID-19: In The News for Dec. 23

Canada on guard against new virus strain behind COVID-19: In The News for Dec. 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 Dec. 23 ... What we are watching in Canada ...
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A look at what provinces and territories have said about COVID-19 vaccine plans

A look at what provinces and territories have said about COVID-19 vaccine plans

The largest mass immunization effort in Canadian history began Dec. 14 in Ontario and Quebec after the country received its first COVID-19 vaccine shipment.
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Survivor calls on Trudeau to release St. Anne's residential-school abuse documents

Survivor calls on Trudeau to release St. Anne's residential-school abuse documents

OTTAWA — Residential school survivor Evelyn Korkmaz is calling on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to release thousands of documents that detail the sexual and physical abuse of thousands of Indigenous children at St.
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Couples do Christmas online, in person if 'lucky' during Canada-U.S. border closure

Couples do Christmas online, in person if 'lucky' during Canada-U.S. border closure

VANCOUVER — Like many couples, Kaelynn Ball and Dave Hogsten will be enjoying a leisurely breakfast on Christmas Day before opening presents.
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Dawn of Biden era offers new opportunities, old challenges for Canada-U.S. relations

Dawn of Biden era offers new opportunities, old challenges for Canada-U.S. relations

WASHINGTON, D.C. — If Donald Trump has anything in common with Canada, it might be this: a shared craving for the attention of the American people that at times can border on the pathological.
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The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2020

The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2020

The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 4 a.m. ET on Wednesday Dec. 23, 2020. There are 521,509 confirmed cases in Canada. _ Canada: 521,509 confirmed cases (75,523 active, 431,561 resolved, 14,425 deaths).
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Ottawa says border controls are sufficient despite complaints from Ontario

Ottawa says border controls are sufficient despite complaints from Ontario

MONTREAL — The federal government defended its approach to securing Canada's border against COVID-19 on Tuesday as Ontario Premier Doug Ford once again called for more testing at points of entry.
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Alberta government says no parks to close after partnerships found

Alberta government says no parks to close after partnerships found

EDMONTON — The Alberta government says it won't be closing any provincial parks, whether it can find someone to run them or not.
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