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CANADA: Canadians' impression of U.S. reaches lowest level in nearly 20 years, poll says

CANADA: Canadians' impression of U.S. reaches lowest level in nearly 20 years, poll says

Out of the 83 per cent of Canadian participants unimpressed with the U.S. response, 57 per cent rated it as "very bad" and 26 per cent as "somewhat bad"
COVID-19: Some Canadians believe officials exaggerate threat of coronavirus, poll suggests

COVID-19: Some Canadians believe officials exaggerate threat of coronavirus, poll suggests

Broken down by age, younger respondents were more likely than those over 55 to believe statements were being exaggerated
COVID-19: Office furniture shortages loom as Canadians stay home this fall

COVID-19: Office furniture shortages loom as Canadians stay home this fall

The demand is creating a ripple effect that puts extra pressure on production and distribution
CANADA: Fashion brands drop heels, officewear to COVID-proof collections

CANADA: Fashion brands drop heels, officewear to COVID-proof collections

Comfy knits, sweatpants, pajamas, athletic wear, face masks and shoes are in demand as many Canadians continue to work from home and avoid venturing out
CANADA: Industry says wage subsidy extension into 2021 critical for tourism sector to survive

CANADA: Industry says wage subsidy extension into 2021 critical for tourism sector to survive

The Coalition of Hardest Hit businesses says the phaseout of the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy program beginning this month could mean the loss of millions of tourism jobs
CANADA: Doctors say telemedicine spurred by pandemic is here to stay

CANADA: Doctors say telemedicine spurred by pandemic is here to stay

Patient advocates describe the shift as a double-edged sword
ONTARIO: Gathering rules change coming for three regions, source says

ONTARIO: Gathering rules change coming for three regions, source says

The changes will only affect Toronto, Peel Region, and Ottawa, which have all seen a spike in virus cases in recent weeks
BREAKING: Edmonton to host 2021 world junior hockey championship with no fans

BREAKING: Edmonton to host 2021 world junior hockey championship with no fans

The IIHF Council approved the Hockey Canada plan, which sees one of two planned cities for the 2021 event maintain hosting duties during the COVID-19 pandemic
CANADA: Manulife unveils COVID-19-related travel insurance in face of advisories

CANADA: Manulife unveils COVID-19-related travel insurance in face of advisories

The policy, slated to roll out in October, will provide emergency medical coverage that includes the coronavirus and related conditions
ONTARIO: Ford promises steep fines for those who don't follow COVID-19 rules

ONTARIO: Ford promises steep fines for those who don't follow COVID-19 rules

Ontario's fines will be "highest in the country" says Premier