Coronavirus: Quebec cases climb to 8,580 with 27 more deaths
Warmer days find Quebecers venturing out, but are they respecting distancing rules?
Coronavirus: Montreal-area family band The Quaranfinos becomes overnight success online
Coronavirus: Sud-Ouest borough takes new measure to increase social distancing at Lachine Canal
Coronavirus: Montreal-area family receives warning from police for holding birthday parade
Coronavirus: Brunswick Medical Centre in Pointe-Claire, Que., asking for homemade mask donations
Long-term care directives announced as Nova Scotia nears 300 COVID-19 cases
Of the new cases identified, 22 are in central Nova Scotia, while there are three each in western, eastern and northern areas. Continue reading
Coronoavirus outbreak: CAE announces temporary layoffs, reduced work week
The company says it is temporarily laying off 2,600 of its 10,500 employees and placing another 900 employees on a reduced work week. Continue reading
Hospitalizations say more about COVID-19 spread than recovery stats, some experts say
Scientists who track the growth of pandemics say some figures provided by public health officials tell more about the spread of the novel coronavirus than others. Continue reading
Montreal police investigating Sunday night stabbing in Ville-Émard
A conflict reportedly “broke down” between two friends, leading to a 53-year-old man being stabbed in the upper body, police say. Continue reading
West Island’s Family Resource Centre ready to help families during COVID-19 crisis
By Dan Spector Photojournalist
Families dealing with COVID-19 stress have a place to call. Continue reading
Coronavirus: Finding social distancing loopholes not worth the risk, experts say
People have been finding innovative ways to keep socializing with friends and neighbours while trying to respect physical distancing measures during the COVID-19 outbreak. While it may seem harmless enough, some experts say those social distancing loopholes are probably not worth the risk. Continue reading
Coronavirus: Sugar Shack owner left devastated by season’s early finish
In the 42 years Pierre Faucher has run Sucrerie de la Montagne, he’s never had to close- not even during the ice storm. Continue reading
Montreal mom who left desk job to pursue dream fears COVID-19 will destroy her business
By Dan Spector Photojournalist
A Notre-Dame-de-Grace mom who runs a popular sweet shop fears the virus could sink her dream business. Continue reading
Britain’s Boris Johnson spends night in ICU as coronavirus crisis deepens
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was in intensive care Tuesday fighting the coronavirus, while authorities in New York and elsewhere in Europe hoped that an apparent plateau of deaths and new hospitalizations signaled that key epicenters in the global pandemic had turned a corner. Continue reading
2 more Via Rail employees test positive for COVID-19, company announces
VIA Rail Canada (VIA Rail) announced on Sunday that two more employees tested positive for COVID-19 on Saturday. Continue reading
Coronavirus: 3 Costco employees test positive in Anjou, Montreal
Three employees at a Costco in Anjou, Montreal have tested positive for the novel coronavirus, according to spokesperson Ron Damiani. Continue reading
Crime Beat podcast: The Brentwood Five massacre, Part 3
By Nancy Hixt Crime Reporter
Hear about the horrific bond between two of the most high-profile Canadian killings: the Brentwood Five massacre and the Greyhound bus beheading. Continue reading
Quebec Walmart worker hit by driver allegedly angered by coronavirus measures
A Walmart security guard from southern Quebec was fighting for his life on Sunday morning after being struck and dragged by a driver. Continue reading
Coronavirus: Quebec deaths climb to 94, shutdown of province extends until May
The province now counts nearly 8,000 confirmed cases of the virus and 19 new COVID-19 deaths, bringing the death toll to 94. Continue reading
Coronavirus: First COVID-19 case surfaces in northwestern Ontario Indigenous community
“[Eabametoong First Nation] requires a field hospital with medical supports to provide in-community isolation and treatment, since there is no adequate infrastructure or housing options for membership to self-isolate.” Continue reading
Chinese tourist sites packed as coronavirus lockdown lifts
One tourist park reached full capacity at 20,000 visitors by 7:48 a.m. Continue reading
B.C. couple flouts quarantine rules, highlighting gaps in COVID-19 enforcment
By Simon Little Online Journalist
“They basically told our bylaw enforcement officers, ‘sorry, but we’re just not going to do that,'” said North Cowichan Mayor Al Siebring. Continue reading
Coronavirus: Ford says millions of medical masks from 3M blocked at border, 500K released so far
Ontario Premier Doug Ford had earlier said three million masks were blocked at the border. Continue reading
One new COVID-19 death but hospital numbers encouraging, B.C.’s top doctor says
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Global News will stream the briefing here and on our Facebook page and carry it on BC1. Continue reading
British PM Boris Johnson in intensive care due to coronavirus symptoms
Johnson, 55, first announced he was diagnosed with COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus, on March 27. Continue reading
Coronavirus: Quebec government will not overturn hospital’s ban on guests in delivery rooms
Premier François Legault said he believes the decision made by the hospital was the right one. Continue reading
Coronavirus: Sud-Ouest borough takes new measure to increase social distancing at Lachine Canal
The move comes after the Atwater pedestrian bridge was inundated by pedestrians last Saturday. Continue reading
Warmer days find Quebecers venturing out, but are they respecting distancing rules?
By Phil Carpenter Photojournalist
Authorities have deployed a pickup truck with loudspeakers, reminding residents to stay two metres away from people they don’t live with. Continue reading
Coronavirus: Montreal-area family band The Quaranfinos becomes overnight success online
By Gloria Henriquez Reporter/Weather specialist
The Montreal-area Quaranfinos want to help spread joy through music amid the coronavirus lockdown. Continue reading
Coronavirus: Brunswick Medical Centre in Pointe-Claire, Que., asking for homemade mask donations
By Gloria Henriquez Reporter/Weather specialist
The Brunswick Medical Centre in Pointe-Claire, Que., is asking volunteers to donate cloth face masks in order to protect patients. Continue reading
Coronavirus: Montreal-area family receives warning from police for holding birthday parade
Police were reportedly alerted to the parade, which took place while social-distancing rules are in place due to the novel coronavirus pandemic, by calls from neighbours. Continue reading
Coronavirus: Quebec cases climb to 8,580 with 27 more deaths
“We may see the light at the end of the tunnel, but we must continue to do everything we can to win the battle against the virus,” said Quebec Premier François Legault on Monday. Continue reading
Long-term care directives announced as Nova Scotia nears 300 COVID-19 cases
Of the new cases identified, 22 are in central Nova Scotia, while there are three each in western, eastern and northern areas. Continue reading
Coronoavirus outbreak: CAE announces temporary layoffs, reduced work week
The company says it is temporarily laying off 2,600 of its 10,500 employees and placing another 900 employees on a reduced work week. Continue reading
Montreal police investigating Sunday night stabbing in Ville-Émard
A conflict reportedly “broke down” between two friends, leading to a 53-year-old man being stabbed in the upper body, police say. Continue reading
West Island’s Family Resource Centre ready to help families during COVID-19 crisis
By Dan Spector Photojournalist
Families dealing with COVID-19 stress have a place to call. Continue reading
Coronavirus: Sugar Shack owner left devastated by season’s early finish
In the 42 years Pierre Faucher has run Sucrerie de la Montagne, he’s never had to close- not even during the ice storm. Continue reading
Montreal mom who left desk job to pursue dream fears COVID-19 will destroy her business
By Dan Spector Photojournalist
A Notre-Dame-de-Grace mom who runs a popular sweet shop fears the virus could sink her dream business. Continue reading
2 more Via Rail employees test positive for COVID-19, company announces
VIA Rail Canada (VIA Rail) announced on Sunday that two more employees tested positive for COVID-19 on Saturday. Continue reading
Coronavirus: 3 Costco employees test positive in Anjou, Montreal
Three employees at a Costco in Anjou, Montreal have tested positive for the novel coronavirus, according to spokesperson Ron Damiani. Continue reading
Quebec Walmart worker hit by driver allegedly angered by coronavirus measures
A Walmart security guard from southern Quebec was fighting for his life on Sunday morning after being struck and dragged by a driver. Continue reading
Coronavirus: Quebec deaths climb to 94, shutdown of province extends until May
The province now counts nearly 8,000 confirmed cases of the virus and 19 new COVID-19 deaths, bringing the death toll to 94. Continue reading
Coronavirus: Quebec police get new power to enforce social distancing, consider new COVID-19 squad
By Dan Spector Photojournalist
Officers can now hand out hefty tickets on the spot. Continue reading
Coronavirus: West Island moms create special headbands for health care workers
By Gloria Henriquez Reporter/Weather specialist
“Operation Save the Ears” aims to manufacture head bands with buttons so health care workers can wear their face masks without damaging their ears. Continue reading
Coronavirus: Civil liberties advocates urge people to remain vigilant about their rights
Montreal-based human rights lawyer Pearl Eliadis said despite the emergency orders, “the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms has not disappeared.” Continue reading
Coronavirus: Montreal Symphony Orchestra maestro Kent Nagano, family self-isolated in Paris
By Tim Sargeant Reporter
The OSM music director is self-isolated in Paris with his wife and daughter during COVID-19 outbreak. Continue reading
Montreal-based companies ramping up medical supplies to fight COVID-19
By Tim Sargeant Reporter
As concerns grow about limited supplies of personal protective equipment from 3M in the U.S. — two Montreal-based companies are ramping up production to try and meet demand. Continue reading
Montreal’s Jewish community feels targeted during coronavirus crisis
Montreal’s Jewish community complains it is being unfairly targeted during the COVID-19 crisis, with too much blame being laid on the community. Continue reading
Via Rail employee tests positive for COVID-19, possibly infecting 3 others
On Saturday morning, Via Rail Canada announced one of its maintenance centre employees tested positive for the novel coronavirus. Continue reading
Coronavirus: Quebec COVID-19 deaths climb to 75, cases rise to nearly 7,000
The Quebec government announced on Saturday the number of confirmed cases has climbed to 6,997, with 478 people hospitalized, including 130 in intensive care. Continue reading
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