Comparing coronavirus responses: What did Canada and the U.S. do differently?
New York has more than nine times as many diagnoses as Canada, which has 7,405 confirmed cases, including 74 deaths. Continue reading
‘They’re coping’: Canadians in limbo on cruise with coronavirus, 4 deaths
The South American cruise departed Buenos Aires, Argentina, on March 7, just days before the federal government advised Canadians against all cruise travel. Continue reading
Ottawa Fire Services employee tests positive for novel coronavirus: memo
An Ottawa Fire Services memo to staff says the employee’s last day was March 21. Continue reading
Lush cosmetics announces layoffs due to coronavirus pandemic
The beauty retailer temporarily shuttered its 258 shops across North America two weeks ago. Continue reading
Hamilton hospital nurse tests positive for new coronavirus
A spokesperson for Hamilton Health Sciences said hospital officials were notified of the diagnosis on Friday. Continue reading
6 RCMP employees test positive for coronavirus, police force says
The police force said in a statement Friday that the cases were diagnosed in B.C., Alberta and Ontario. Continue reading
Coronavirus: Non-essential U.S.-Canada travel is being suspended. Here’s what that means
The U.S. and Canada have agreed to permit only essential travel between the two countries. Continue reading
Coronavirus: Parks Canada closes visitor services at national parks, historic sites
While green spaces are open to the public, washrooms and visitor centres are closed and all events are cancelled. Continue reading
Coronavirus: 500,000 Canadians have filed for EI this week
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said the number of calls received by Service Canada and other government agencies has been “historic.” Continue reading
Coronavirus: Via Rail announces new service suspensions amid COVID-19 pandemic
The operator said most the the trains on its busy Quebec City to Windsor, Ont. corridor are suspended. Continue reading
Coronavirus: Trudeau may tap Armed Forces, industry to produce additional medical supplies
“We are considering using any measures necessary to ensure that Canadians and our health-care systems have the support they need,” Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said. Continue reading
Coronavirus pandemic puts Canada’s supply of ventilators in the spotlight
Canadian hospitals say they have enough ventilators for now. What they don’t know is whether Canada has enough if cases of COVID-19 spike. Continue reading
2 Canadians on cruise ship off Bahamas with coronavirus cases on board
The Braemar has been anchored about 40 kilometres southwest of Freeport, Grand Bahama, since Saturday. Continue reading
Coronavirus: Canadian Blood Services concerned about possibility of shortages amid outbreak
The organization is encouraging those who are healthy — who are not ill and have not had contact with anyone diagnosed with the virus — to donate. Continue reading
313 Canadians diagnosed with coronavirus, chief health officer says
“COVID-19 is a serious public health threat,” said Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada’s chief public health officer. Continue reading