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The latest numbers of COVID-19 cases in Canada as of March 18, 2020
The latest numbers of confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 9:30 p.m. ET on March 18, 2020: There are 705 confirmed and presumptive cases in Canada. _ British Columbia: 231 con...
Mar 18, 2020
Saskatchewan government willing to spend what's needed on COVID-19 pandemic
REGINA - The Saskatchewan government has outlined its spending for the year ahead, with $200 million more for health care and $1.3 billion for emergencies. The Saskatchewan Party govern...
Mar 18, 2020
400 foreigners stranded in Panama after 'tribal' festival
PLAYA CHIQUITA, Panama - Between 400 and 500 foreigners are stranded in Panama after a "tribal" festival and music event ended with many of them being quarantined at the concert site near the Caribbea...
Mar 18, 2020
Automakers shut North American plants over coronavirus fears
DETROIT - Concerns about the spreading coronavirus are forcing most of North America's auto plants to close, at least temporarily. Ford, General Motors, Fiat Chrysler, Honda and Toyota said they would...
Mar 18, 2020
School District 57 prepares for post-spring break programs
PRINCE GEORGE - "At this time, we have more unknowns than knowns."Those were the words from School District 57 Superintendent Anita Richardson, as she responds to the provincial Education Ministry's s...
Mar 18, 2020
Save On changes hours in light of COVID-19
PRINCE GEORGE - Save-On Foods is also taking some extraordinary measures "to do its part to contain the spread of COVID-19 and meet the unprecedented consumer demand on its stores and online shopping ...
Mar 18, 2020
Get out of jail? Inmates fearful of virus argue for release
NEW YORK - Coronavirus has become a "get out of jail" card for hundreds of low-level inmates across the country, and even hard-timers are seeking their freedom with the argument that it's not a matter...
Mar 18, 2020
Trump's economic rescue package could approach $1 trillion
WASHINGTON - In a massive federal effort, President Donald Trump asked Congress to speed emergency checks to Americans, enlisted the military for MASH-like hospitals and implored ordinary people - par...
Mar 18, 2020
45 new cases of COVID-19 in B.C., none in northern B.C.
VANCOUVER - There are 45 new cases of the coronovirus in B.C.That from Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry today (Mar. 18). None of those cases were from the Northern Health region. There are n...
Mar 18, 2020
White Goose Bistro keeps cooking along with new ideas
PRINCE GEORGE - Recently, B.C's provincial health officer ordered the immediate closure of bars and nightclubs. A locally owned family restaurant, the White Goose Bistro continues to work on ideas to ...
Mar 18, 2020