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Census 2021: A snapshot of the North's population and dwelling data

Census 2021: A snapshot of the North's population and dwelling data

The census data for 2021 tells a very different story across Canada's three territories. Yukon led the country in population growth from 2016 to 2021, increasing by 12.1 per cent and bringing its population from 35,874 to 40,232.
Ottawa community members step up for downtown neighbours amid convoy demonstrations

Ottawa community members step up for downtown neighbours amid convoy demonstrations

OTTAWA — On the Monday after the first weekend that trucks and demonstrators filled the streets of downtown Ottawa, Ellie Charters went for a walk in the area. "The vibe in Ottawa was eerie.
Downtown populations climbed faster, though pandemic hampered rate of growth: census

Downtown populations climbed faster, though pandemic hampered rate of growth: census

TORONTO — When Mark Garner looks around downtown Toronto all he sees is growth.
Missing 3-year-old girl from Barrie, Ont., found 'in good health' after Amber Alert

Missing 3-year-old girl from Barrie, Ont., found 'in good health' after Amber Alert

A three-year-old girl from Barrie, Ont., has been found safe in Toronto after an Amber Alert was issued for her Tuesday evening. Barrie Police say in a tweet that the girl was located by Toronto Police and she is "in good health.
More protest arrests in Ottawa, first COVID census findings : In The News for Feb. 9

More protest arrests in Ottawa, first COVID census findings : In The News for Feb. 9

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 Feb. 9 ... What we are watching in Canada ...
Canadians less trusting of governments, politicians as pandemic drags on: poll

Canadians less trusting of governments, politicians as pandemic drags on: poll

OTTAWA — There is a noticeable decline in how trusting Canadians are of their leaders and institutions as the pandemic drags on, and it's particularly striking among those who remain anxious or stressed about COVID-19, a new survey suggests.
No winning ticket for Tuesday's $10 million Lotto Max jackpot

No winning ticket for Tuesday's $10 million Lotto Max jackpot

TORONTO — No winning ticket was sold for the $10 million jackpot in Tuesday's Lotto Max draw. The jackpot for the next draw on Feb. 11 will be an estimated $15 million. The Canadian Press
Alberta starts lifting COVID-19 restrictions, vaccine passport program

Alberta starts lifting COVID-19 restrictions, vaccine passport program

EDMONTON — Premier Jason Kenney says Alberta's vaccine passport will end almost immediately, with most other big COVID-19 health rules gone three weeks later.
Provinces to relax COVID-19 restrictions, say risk assessment lies with citizens

Provinces to relax COVID-19 restrictions, say risk assessment lies with citizens

Alberta,Saskatchewan and Quebec announced Tuesday plans to lift COVID-19 restrictions, saying it will increasingly be up to citizens to assess the risks they face from the virus.
'Procedural fairness' raised in B.C. extradition case over murder: Court

'Procedural fairness' raised in B.C. extradition case over murder: Court

VANCOUVER — A panel of judges in British Columbia's Court of Appeal says important questions about "procedural fairness" have been raised in the case of a man convicted of murder in the United States. John Graham was extradited to the U.S.
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