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Honouring Flight PS752 victims and officer dies after riots: In The News for Jan. 8

Honouring Flight PS752 victims and officer dies after riots: In The News for Jan. 8

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 Jan. 8 ... What we are watching in Canada ...
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Timeline: A look at Canada's relationship with Iran, before and after the PS752 crash

Timeline: A look at Canada's relationship with Iran, before and after the PS752 crash

OTTAWA — It has been 66 years since Canada and Iran established diplomatic ties.
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'That's the plane': How the federal government reacted to the downing of Flight PS752

'That's the plane': How the federal government reacted to the downing of Flight PS752

OTTAWA — Shortly before 10 p.m. on Jan. 7, 2020, Foreign Affairs Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne peeked at his mobile phone during a particularly intense teleconference.
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The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Friday, Jan. 8, 2021

The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Friday, Jan. 8, 2021

The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 4 a.m. ET on Friday, Jan. 8, 2021. There are 635,134 confirmed cases in Canada. _ Canada: 635,134 confirmed cases (80,288 active, 538,267 resolved, 16,579 deaths).
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U.S: In wake of chaotic day on Capitol Hill, talk turns to expediting Donald Trump's exit

U.S: In wake of chaotic day on Capitol Hill, talk turns to expediting Donald Trump's exit

Capitol police Chief Steven Sund, under fire for what Democrats and Republicans alike have called a wholesale security failure, said he would resign his post effective Jan. 16
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'Justice delayed is justice denied:' Canadians mark one year of Flight PS752 downing

'Justice delayed is justice denied:' Canadians mark one year of Flight PS752 downing

EDMONTON — A series of commemorative events stretching over two days has begun to mark the one-year anniversary of the downing of Flight PS752.
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Health Canada delays drug-pricing reforms, citing COVID challenges for manufacturers

Health Canada delays drug-pricing reforms, citing COVID challenges for manufacturers

Health Canada says it's delaying its long-awaited overhaul of drug-pricing regulations by another six months.
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At least two senators left country amid COVID-19 pandemic, five not saying

At least two senators left country amid COVID-19 pandemic, five not saying

OTTAWA — Sen. Don Plett is facing calls for his resignation as Conservative leader in the Senate after choosing to vacation in Mexico over the holidays.
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COVID-19 restrictions extended to Feb. 5 in B.C. to 'hold the line'

COVID-19 restrictions extended to Feb. 5 in B.C. to 'hold the line'

VICTORIA — British Columbia's top doctor says COVID-19 restrictions that were set to expire Friday have been extended to Feb. 5. Dr.
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Quebec curfew 'sets the tone' for pandemic fight, as Ontario delays school reopening

Quebec curfew 'sets the tone' for pandemic fight, as Ontario delays school reopening

TORONTO — Canada's hardest-hit regions are further tightening COVID-19 lockdown measures with public health officials blaming holiday gatherings for surging infections and experts suggesting Quebec's clampdown may inspire more restrictions.
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