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Trudeau remaining in isolation longer despite wife recovering from COVID-19
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he will remain in isolation at his home for almost two more weeks even though his wife recently announced she has recovered from COVID-19. Trudeau says the ...
Mar 29, 2020
The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada
The latest numbers of confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 11:03 a.m. on March 29, 2020: There are 5,866 confirmed and presumptive cases in Canada. _ Quebec: 2,498 confirmed (inclu...
Mar 29, 2020
PM Trudeau announces more help for Canadian youth and seniors
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced more money to help Canadian children and seniors.He says Kids Help Phone, which has experienced an increase in demand for its 24/7 confidential services, wi...
Mar 29, 2020
Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport temporarily halts doping testing program
The Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport (CCES) has placed its doping control testing program on hold until further notice. The CCES announced its decision Friday in a statement posted to its website. ...
Mar 29, 2020
Canada's sports organizations eager to unite country when pandemic passes
panowTom Renney remembers exactly where he was during the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001.It was the first time the New York Rangers had ever held their training camp in Manhattan. Renney, who was entering ...
Mar 29, 2020
Fauci says coronavirus deaths in US could top 100,000
WASHINGTON - The U.S. government's foremost infection disease expert says the United States could experience more than 100,000 deaths and millions of infections from the coronavirus pandemic. Dr. Anth...
Mar 29, 2020
'Do something now:' Inmate's wife calls for release of non-violent offenders
Luciana Infusino-Tomei has been left alone to care for her young daughter during the COVID-19 pandemic after her husband was sent to prison last year on a drug-related charge. The 38-year-old woman fr...
Mar 29, 2020
Doug Ford's handling of the pandemic draws praise from friends and foes
TORONTO - No aspect of Canadian life has been left untouched by the COVID-19 pandemic, including politics, and pundits agree the premier of Ontario is one of those most transformed by the outbrea...
Mar 29, 2020
'There isn't consistency:' COVID-19 response varies for children in care
WINNIPEG - Phones have been ringing continuously at the office of the First Nations family advocate in Manitoba as parents, children and social workers look for answers about what will ...
Mar 29, 2020
Uganda's Bobi Wine sings against virus, criticizes leaders
KAMPALA, Uganda - Ugandan pop star and opposition leader Bobi Wine, who released a song urging Africa's people to wash their hands to stop the spread of the new coronavirus, is criticizing African gov...
Mar 29, 2020