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Parties rake in millions in donations despite pandemic, padding campaign war chests

Parties rake in millions in donations despite pandemic, padding campaign war chests

Federal parties appear to have seen a drop in their fundraising in 2020
Canada Day protest over residential schools sees monarch statues toppled in Winnipeg

Canada Day protest over residential schools sees monarch statues toppled in Winnipeg

The statues of Queen Victoria and Queen Elizabeth were tied with ropes and brought down by a crowd that gathered
U.S. plans to make airlines refund fees if bags are delayed

U.S. plans to make airlines refund fees if bags are delayed

The proposal would require refunds if airlines fail to deliver a bag within 12 hours of the passenger’s domestic flight touching down
Canada posts $1.4B trade deficit in May as imports rose and exports fell

Canada posts $1.4B trade deficit in May as imports rose and exports fell

Statistics Canada said Friday the result followed a revised surplus of $462 million in April
Police say markings suggest vandalism of 10 Calgary churches linked to residential schools

Police say markings suggest vandalism of 10 Calgary churches linked to residential schools

Police say ten churches in Calgary were vandalized with red and orange paint
WHO says world in a ‘very dangerous period’ with delta COVID-19 variant

WHO says world in a ‘very dangerous period’ with delta COVID-19 variant

The more contagious variant has been identified in nearly 100 countries
Trudeau gets Moderna vaccine, following 1st dose of AstraZeneca

Trudeau gets Moderna vaccine, following 1st dose of AstraZeneca

The prime minister and his wife got their first doses in late April
Trump Organization, CFO indicted on tax fraud charges

Trump Organization, CFO indicted on tax fraud charges

Trump himself was not charged with any wrongdoing, but prosecutors noted he signed some of the checks at the center of the case
Economic aid could be extended beyond the fall if recovery falters, Freeland says

Economic aid could be extended beyond the fall if recovery falters, Freeland says

As is, measures to extend business and unemployment benefits will be in place until the end of September
Economy contracted 0.3% in April, biggest hit since early days of pandemic

Economy contracted 0.3% in April, biggest hit since early days of pandemic

Attention will now turn to June as experts expect a consumer-led recovery with restrictions rolling back