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Dave Hunchak used his quarantine time to build a saloon for his backyard buddies, some Franklin's ground squirrels.

The mayors of Haldimand and Norfolk counties in Ontario sat down for a haircut Tuesday in defiance of the province's regional reopening rollout that excluded their communities. 

A top official with the World Health Organization has clarified statements that the spread of COVID-19 from people who do not show symptoms is “very rare,” amid backlash from experts who have questioned the claim. 

Hundreds of people are gathered in Yellowknife on Tuesday for an anti-racism demonstration in solidarity with Black Lives Matter.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford says defunding the police is something he simply doesn't believe in. His comments Tuesday when he was asked by a reporter for his reaction to the calls to cut police budgets.

U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday advanced an unfounded conspiracy theory about a 75-year-old protester in Buffalo, N.Y., who was pushed down by police officers, tweeting without evidence that the confrontation may have been a "set up."

"I want to offer my sympathies to the families of these victims. As a government, this tells us that we must do better in the future," said Premier François Legault, in marking the milestone.

Britain's government is backing away from plans to have all children return to primary school before the summer, even as the country moves to ease restrictions imposed because of the coronavirus. Here's what's happening around the world on Tuesday.

The Liberal government is proposing legislation that would impose tighter rules for claiming the Canada emergency response benefit (CERB) — and threatening to impose fines and jail time on those who deliberately lie on applications.

The Liberal government is proposing legislation that would impose tighter rules for claiming the Canada emergency response benefit (CERB) — and threatening to impose fines and jail time on those who deliberately lie on applications.

A little-known Indian information technology company offered its hacking services to help clients spy on more than 10,000 email accounts over a period of seven years.

Residents of a small rural community in southeastern Manitoba are scrambling to prevent flooding from causing further damage after a rainstorm prompted some residents to leave their homes Monday night.

Some residents in southeastern Manitoba have been ordered to evacuate due to flooding and washed out roads.

Residents of a small rural community in southeastern Manitoba are scrambling to prevent flooding from causing further damage after a rainstorm prompted some residents to leave their homes Monday night.

In a letter to the United States Congress, International Business Machines Corp. has disclosed it will no longer offer facial recognition or analysis software. The company is instead calling for new efforts to pursue justice and racial equity.

George Floyd, 46, will be laid to rest in a private service in Houston today, 15 days after he was killed when a white police officer pressed a knee on his neck. Floyd's death at the hands of police has sparked international protests and drawn new attention to the treatment of African Americans in the U.S. by police and the criminal justice system.

George Floyd was lovingly remembered Tuesday as Big Floyd — a "gentle giant," a father and brother, athlete and mentor, and now a force for change — at his funeral in Houston.

One person is dead in what police say was an attack by a dog on its owner. The dog then went on the loose Tuesday morning, prompting RCMP to warn area residents to stay inside until the animal was struck and killed by a passing car.

More statues of imperialist figures could be removed from Britain's streets, following the unauthorized felling of a monument to slave trader Edward Colston in the city of Bristol, the mayor of London said Tuesday.

One person is dead in Middle Musquodoboit, N.S., in what police say was an attack by a dog that then went on the loose Tuesday morning, prompting RCMP to warn area residents to stay inside until the animal was finally killed.

About a week after a humpback whale showed up near the Old Port of Montreal, the whale's lifeless body was seen Tuesday morning, drifting down the St. Lawrence River near Varennes, about 30 kilometres downstream from the city.

About a week after a humpback whale showed up near the Old Port of Montreal, the whale's lifeless body was seen Tuesday morning, drifting down the St. Lawrence River near Varennes, about 30 kilometres downstream from the city.

Police chiefs and mayors in Saskatoon and Regina say defunding police services is not the best approach to reducing police enforcement in Saskatchewan communities — saying more provincial resources should be put into addressing social issues that contribute to high crime rates. 

A compounding pile of economic issues has Alberta leading all of Western Canada in utilizing Ottawa's financial help during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

A compounding pile of economic issues has Alberta leading all of Western Canada in utilizing Ottawa's financial help during the pandemic. 

Since 1990, less than one-in-ten provincial or federal party leaders have been people of colour, less than one-in-five have been women — and diversity in political leadership is not getting any better.

Suddenly, many Canadians are wearing face masks that are mostly made from plastic fibres that can survive for hundreds of years. A University of British Columbia team is searching for a biodegradable alternative.

Canadian entrepreneurs are brainstorming new ways to generate revenue to survive the pandemic. Some have repurposed inventory and even staff while others are launching entire new ventures and products.

Chief Justice Richard Wagner says he's optimistic about today's launch of virtual hearings at the Supreme Court of Canada.

For more than two months, the novel coronavirus ran rampant in Quebec’s long-term care homes, killing more than 4,000 people. But recent figures suggest health officials have finally managed to control the outbreaks.

Ontario's Premier has pledged to be transparent about the scientific advice he's getting on COVID-19. But his government refuses to disclose who is providing the expertise, or share exactly what they are saying.

A growing number of Nunavut leaders are calling for a territory-wide systemic review of the RCMP after the Legal Services Board of Nunavut revealed more than 30 cases involving alleged police brutality, misconduct and insensitivity against Inuit women.

A growing number of Nunavut leaders are calling for a territory-wide review of the RCMP after the Legal Services Board of Nunavut revealed more than 30 cases involving alleged police brutality, misconduct and insensitivity against Inuit women.

A growing number of Nunavut leaders are calling for a territory-wide systemic review of the RCMP after the Legal Services Board of Nunavut revealed more than 30 cases involving alleged police brutality, misconduct and insensitivity against Inuit women.

A growing number of Nunavut leaders are calling for a territory-wide review of the RCMP after the Legal Services Board of Nunavut revealed more than 30 cases involving alleged police brutality, misconduct and insensitivity against Inuit women.

Fighting off black flies and looking out over the lakes below, Karley and Jeff Durocher said "I do" following a two hour hike in Killarney Provincial Park. The small ceremony looked very different than the 130-person wedding the Sudbury couple had originally planned.

The upcoming vote for a seat on the UN Security Council should force us to do some real soul-searching about our place in the world, write Stephen Kimber and John Kirk.

Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam warned on Tuesday the city could not afford further "chaos" as it marked the first anniversary of the start of rolling mass pro-democracy protests.

Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam warned on Tuesday the city could not afford further "chaos" as it marked the first anniversary of the start of rolling mass pro-democracy protests.

It was an idyllic Sunday afternoon of picnicking and sunshine in Old Montreal for Natasha Skeete and her family, until they found themselves face to face with riot police, pleading with officers to stop.

Three RCMP officers have been criminally charged over a violent arrest in in an alley in Prince George in 2016 that was captured on a backyard security camera.

Canadians embraced virtual health-care options like phone or video appointments during the COVID-19 crisis, according to a new poll released by the Canadian Medical Association.