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A look at how provinces plan to emerge from COVID-19 shutdown
Provinces have been releasing plans for easing restrictions that were put in place to limit the spread of COVID-19. Here is what some of the provinces have announced so far: Newfoundland and Labrador ...
May 20, 2020

COVID-19 is exposing Canada's economic vulnerabilities, innovation experts say
VANCOUVER - The COVID-19 crisis is exposing the shortcomings of Canada's economy, particularly when it comes to supply chains and the development of value-added products that would keep the country co...
May 20, 2020

The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada
The latest numbers of confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 4 a.m. on May 20, 2020: There are 79,112 confirmed and presumptive cases in Canada. _ Quebec: 44,197 confirmed (including...
May 20, 2020

Regions should loosen COVID-19 restrictions on their own timelines: poll
OTTAWA - As provinces take their cautious first steps to allow people back into local businesses, most Canadians say they disagree that province-wide measures are the way to reopen the ...
May 20, 2020

Feds to unveil today details of loan program for large corporations
OTTAWA - The federal government is beefing up efforts to persuade businesses to rehire workers now that Canada's economy is starting to emerge from the COVID-19 lockdown. It is expected today to ...
May 20, 2020

Biden wins Oregon Democratic presidential primary
SALEM, Ore. - Republican voters in Oregon's vast 2nd Congressional District on Tuesday elected a former state senator to be their candidate to replace Rep. Greg Walden, who didn't run for a 12th term ...
May 19, 2020

Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen inaugurated for a second term
TAIPEI, Taiwan - Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen has been inaugurated for a second term amid increasing pressure from China on the self-governing island democracy it claims as its own territory. Tsai...
May 19, 2020

Applications for COVID-19 response funds open
PRINCE GEORGE - Support is on the way for local non-profits supporting the COVID-19 response. The Prince George Community Foundation will start accepting applications today from qualified donees. Clos...
May 19, 2020

Two new cases of COVID-19 in B.C., none in Northern Health
VICTORIA - Just two new cases of COVID-19 in B.C. over the past 24 hours, and none in Northern Health.Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry says that brings the total number of test positive case...
May 19, 2020

MLS cancels 2020 all-star game in Los Angeles plus two other showcase contests
TORONTO - Major League Soccer has cancelled its 2020 all-star game as well as the Leagues Cup and Campeones Cup. The all-star game, pitting MLS all-stars against their Mexican league counterparts,&nbs...
May 19, 2020