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Two COVID-19-era health officials are among the 83 new appointees to receive the Order of Canada, new polling finds growing national pride and a rebound in optimism, and more.

COVID-era health officials among new Order of Canada recipients

Two COVID-19-era health officials are among the 83 new appointees to receive the Order of Canada, along with writers, doctors and world-class professional athletes.

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Canada’s national pride split by generational gap: poll

As Canada prepares to mark its 158th birthday, new polling finds growing national pride and a rebound in optimism across much of the population. Yet, substantial disagreement persists over whether Canada remains a viable place to build a life.

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Far-left McGill University group hosting “anti-Canada Day” BBQ

A far-left student organization at McGill University is organizing an "anti-Canada Day" barbecue and fundraiser in Montreal coinciding with the July 1 national holiday.

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Young adults increasingly proud to be Canadian: poll

As Canada Day has arrived, a majority of Canadians say they are proud of their country, with young adults becoming significantly more invested in their country compared to last year.

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CIJA calls on feds to bar U.K. acts from entering Canada

A Jewish advocacy group is calling on the federal government to ban two U.K.-based groups from entering Canada for “inciting hate and glorifying violence” at a recent music festival.

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Toronto to open 20 new homeless shelters amid pushback

The City of Toronto announced it would be opening 20 new homeless shelters over the next eight years to deal with the growing problem of people living on the street. However, its selection of some suburban locations has been met with strong resistance from locals.

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CFIB praises Nova Scotia’s interprovincial trade barrier progress

Canada’s largest association of small and medium-sized businesses championed the progress made by Nova Scotia in removing internal trade barriers over the past six months.

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