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The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Friday, Nov. 6, 2020

The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Friday, Nov. 6, 2020

The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 8:11 p.m. EST on Nov. 6, 2020: There are 255,809 confirmed cases in Canada.
New trial ordered for B.C. father convicted or murder 37 years ago

New trial ordered for B.C. father convicted or murder 37 years ago

OTTAWA — Canada's justice minister has ordered a new trial in the case of a British Columbia father convicted of two counts of second-degree murder nearly 40 years ago.
The latest news on COVID-19 in Canada

The latest news on COVID-19 in Canada

The latest COVID-19 developments in Canada (all times Eastern): 6:30 p.m. British Columbia has reached another unwanted record for positive COVID-19 cases at 589. Provincial health officer Dr.
Federal guidance for border agency surveillance and sources drafted but never issued

Federal guidance for border agency surveillance and sources drafted but never issued

OTTAWA — A newly released memo shows Canada's border agency signed off on rules to guide its most intrusive intelligence operations months ago, but the federal government has yet to issue the ministerial direction.
Judge hears defence arguments at rape trial of ex-entertainment mogul Gilbert Rozon

Judge hears defence arguments at rape trial of ex-entertainment mogul Gilbert Rozon

MONTREAL — A lawyer for former entertainment mogul Gilbert Rozon told the court Friday that the testimony of the complainant at her client's rape trial was unreliable and inconsistent.
Surging infections in Manitoba a COVID-19 cautionary tale: experts

Surging infections in Manitoba a COVID-19 cautionary tale: experts

WINNIPEG — Manitoba was a beacon of hope when the first wave of COVID-19 hit Canada. The province had some of the lowest infection rates in the country and went weeks in the summer with no new cases.
'It's a confirmed positive:' Nunavut records first case of COVID-19

'It's a confirmed positive:' Nunavut records first case of COVID-19

IQALUIT, Nunavut — Nunavut, the last province or territory in Canada to remain officially free of COVID-19, has recorded its first case.
Quebec secularism law could hurt social cohesion, expert tells court challenge

Quebec secularism law could hurt social cohesion, expert tells court challenge

MONTREAL — A psychology expert told the court challenge to Quebec's secularism law that Bill 21 may lead to people who are Jewish, Sikh and Muslim feeling increasingly stigmatized and could ultimately hurt social cohesion.
Canada not on track to hit its first electric car target in 2025

Canada not on track to hit its first electric car target in 2025

OTTAWA — National cash rebates convinced more Canadians to buy an electric car in the last 18 months, but Transport Canada says it won't be enough to hit the first zero-emission vehicle sales targets in 2025.
Whole Foods reverses poppy ban for workers following heavy criticism

Whole Foods reverses poppy ban for workers following heavy criticism

Grocery chain Whole Foods Market reversed a policy Friday that forbid employees from wearing poppies -- a rule the prime minister described as a "silly mistake." The U.S.