Coronaviurs

• 40% of COVID-19 cases in B.C. are linked to social gatherings

  Richmond RCMP officers were kept busy over the weekend as people continued to host karaoke parties, in violation of provincial health orders.

  Health

  Feb 17
• Nova Scotia reports 37 new cases of COVID-19, shuts down bars, gyms

  Majority of the new cases are in the Halifax area and are individuals aged 18-35.

  Health

  Nov 24, 2020
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• Nova Scotia reports 2 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday

  Public Health says the cases are not linked to the Clayton Park cluster.

  Health

  Nov 11, 2020
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• Seniors scared following another wave of long-term care COVID-19 outbreaks

  An outbreak of COVID-19 at a Calgary long-term care home has residents speaking out in worry.

  Canada

  Oct 30, 2020
• Five COVID-19 cases reported at Vancouver’s Union Gospel Mission

  Four of the cases involve staff, while a fifth was a person staying at the Union Gospel Mission's East Hastings St. shelter.

  Health

  Oct 29, 2020
• ‘Transitional’ option will allow Vancouver students to start school year at home

  The plan would let kids start the school year from home, but stay enrolled in their schools and move to in-class learning later in the school year.

  Education

  Aug 28, 2020
• New TDSB plan cuts class sizes in neighbourhoods with highest risk of COVID-19

  Toronto District School Board had initially proposed a plan to cut class sizes in all of its elementary schools, but that was rejected by the Ontario government last week because it also shortened the school day by 48 minutes.

  Education

  Aug 19, 2020
• City of Edmonton lays off nearly 900 workers amid COVID-19 budget shortfalls

  The City of Edmonton has been saying over the last few weeks that more temporary layoffs were likely.

  Politics

  Apr 27, 2020
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• Canadian Transportation Agency clarifies statement on travel vouchers during COVID-19 pandemic

  Canada's air regulator had previously suggested that offering vouchers rather than refunds to travellers affected by the COVID-19 pandemic was an appropriate response by airlines.

  Consumer

  Apr 24, 2020
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• Coronavirus: Montreal-area merchant relieved by federal wage subsidy offer

  Trudeau's promise of a 75 per cent wage subsidy for businesses hit by the coronavirus pandemic is welcome news for many merchants who are struggling to stay afloat and keep employees on the payroll.

  Canada

  Mar 27, 2020