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The latest developments on COVID-19 in Canada
The latest news on the COVID-19 global pandemic (all times Eastern): 2:10 p.m. Canada is increasing its international aid to help stop COVID-19 by more than $100 million. International Devel...
Apr 05, 2020
Ex-Gander mayor disappointed in lack of U.S.-Canada co-operation during pandemic
GANDER, N.L. - Former Gander, N.L., Mayor Claude Elliott knows a thing or two about co-operation between Canada and the United States in a crisis - and he's not liking what he's seeing during the COVI...
Apr 05, 2020
Canada looking to disinfect used masks, Tam asks they not be thrown away
OTTAWA - Canada's public health chief says hospitals should not throw away used masks and other protective equipment because experts are looking to see if they can be disinfected and reused. Dr. There...
Apr 05, 2020
Humboldt Broncos families to quietly mark anniversary of Saskatchewan bus crash
The second anniversary of a devastating Saskatchewan bus crash will be a quiet one for the still-mourning families as the COVID-19 crisis holds the country in its grip. Sixteen peo...
Apr 05, 2020
Out of work Canadians can apply for $2000 per month benefit starting Monday
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced new details Sunday morning of how Canadians out of work due to COVID-19 can access a cash payment.Applications for the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) ...
Apr 05, 2020
Essential workers talk about how COVID-19 affects them
Health-care workers, grocery store staff, transit drivers and food delivery workers are among those being hailed as heroes for continuing to provide much-needed services amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Th...
Apr 05, 2020
Essential workers talk about how COVID-19 affects them
Health-care workers, grocery store staff, transit drivers and food delivery workers are among those being hailed as heroes for continuing to provide much-needed services amid the COVID-19 pandemi...
Apr 05, 2020
Humboldt Broncos families to quietly mark anniversary of Saskatchewan bus crash
The second anniversary of a devastating Saskatchewan bus crash will be a quiet one for the still-mourning families as the COVID-19 crisis holds the country in its grip. Sixteen peo...
Apr 05, 2020
COVID response offers chance to shift direction of Canadian economy: experts
The end of the COVID-19 pandemic may be a long way off, but analysts are already looking ahead to how Canada could hasten its recovery and position itself for a low-carbon economy. "The main thin...
Apr 05, 2020
'It's like ghost towns:' Canada's border communities adapt to COVID-19 changes
When the mayor of a village in southern Alberta stares across the border, he sees family and friends who just happen to call Montana home. The port of entry between Coutts, Alta., and Sweet Grass...
Apr 05, 2020