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Gatherings restricted, schools closed: What's being done to fight COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected every province and territory. Canada's chief public health officer and her provincial counterparts are encouraging people to wash their hands, give ea...
Apr 21, 2020
Social gatherings and congregational prayers cancelled during Ramadan
This week is usually when kids in the Muslim community get excited about an annual trip to see the full moon that marks the start of Ramadan, says Cindy Jadayel...
Apr 21, 2020
More COVID-19 supports and hospitals band together ; In The News for April 21
In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of April 21 ... ---...
Apr 21, 2020
Canadians trust their family doctor more than the PM on COVID-19, says poll
OTTAWA - Canadians trust health professionals like their family doctor first and foremost when it comes to the COVID-19 crisis, a new poll suggests. The poll asked Canadians to rate their level of tru...
Apr 21, 2020
Death toll could rise in Nova Scotia as investigation into rampage continues
HALIFAX - The death toll from a killing rampage in Nova Scotia could rise today. Nineteen people were confirmed dead as of yesterday following Sunday's tragedy, but police expect the number of victims...
Apr 21, 2020
Scientists cut peer-review corners under pressure of COVID-19 pandemic
The novel coronavirus was engineered in a lab using HIV. Stem cells are a potent weapon against the new pandemic. People with blood type A are more susceptible to COVID-19. None of these "discoveries"...
Apr 21, 2020
Rise in homeless tent cities, encampments linked to health confidence: advocate
VANCOUER, B.C. - Public health officials need to do more to help Canada's homeless population as encampments and tent cities grow across the country during the COVID-19 pandemic, an advocate says...
Apr 21, 2020
Feds to announce more support to help vulnerable weather COVID-19 pandemic
OTTAWA - The federal government is expected to unveil today more financial support for vulnerable Canadians struggling to weather the COVID-19 pandemic. Poor, disabled, homeless and elderly peopl...
Apr 21, 2020
Families sue helicopter company in deadly Kobe Bryant crash
LOS ANGELES - Family members of four of the eight passengers killed in a helicopter crash with Kobe Bryant and his daughter have joined the NBA star's widow in filing wrongful death lawsuits against t...
Apr 20, 2020
Families sue helicopter company in deadly Kobe Bryant crash
LOS ANGELES - Family members of four of the eight passengers killed in a helicopter crash with Kobe Bryant and his daughter have joined the NBA star's widow in filing wrongful death lawsuits against t...
Apr 20, 2020