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Words to remember: Canadian newsmakers have their say on COVID-19
A look at some of the top quotes from across Canada on Thursday in relation to COVID-19: "It's kind of a done deal we're getting off this pleasure cruise." - Ottawa's Catherine McLeod, aboard a...
Apr 02, 2020
Morgan Rielly can't explain talent-loaded Maple Leafs' rollercoaster campaign
TORONTO - Morgan Rielly has been working out at home trying to stay in shape. The Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman is also reading, watching movies and improving his rudimentary cooking skills. He'...
Apr 02, 2020
COVID-19 outbreaks at nine continuing care centres in Alberta: Hinshaw
Alberta's chief medical officer has announced 97* new cases of COVID-19 in the province, bringing the total to 968.Dr. Deena Hinshaw says there has also been two more deaths in the province, a man in ...
Apr 02, 2020
Navy fires captain who sought help for virus-striken ship
WASHINGTON - The captain of a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier facing a growing outbreak of the coronavirus was fired Thursday by Navy leaders who said he created a panic by sending his memo pleading for he...
Apr 02, 2020
Wolf Creek Public Schools layoffs take effect May 1
Wolf Creek Public Schools says it will be laying off educational assistants and bus drivers effective May 1. The move comes after the province's announcement on March 28 that $128 million is being dir...
Apr 02, 2020
AP source: Ex-Dallas police chief to lead Chicago police
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Thursday will name former Dallas Police Chief David Brown to lead the police force in the nation's third largest city, a city official told The Associated Press. Lightf...
Apr 02, 2020
Lacombe Ford offering free errand services for residents in isolation
Lacombe Ford is lending a helping hand to those who need one during these trying times.The dealership is offering an errand service, free of charge to local residents. If anyone needs groceries picked...
Apr 02, 2020
Passengers on COVID-19-stricken cruise ships hope to be on land again soon
Passengers stranded aboard two COVID-19-stricken cruise ships said they're finally hopeful their ordeal is nearing its end as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau pledged Thursday to ensure the Can...
Apr 02, 2020
Alberta shares COVID-19 update for April 2
Alberta's chief medical officer of health will provide an update on COVID-19 and the ongoing work to protect public health.Dr. Deena Hinshaw will speak at a news conference scheduled to begin at 3:30 ...
Apr 02, 2020
Parking at Alberta hospitals made temporarily free
Starting Friday, April 3, there will be no fee for healthcare workers or the general public to park at Alberta Health Services (AHS) facilities.Many health-care workers and physicians are working from...
Apr 02, 2020 Chinook Regional Hospital in Lethbridge. (Lethbridge News Now)