Category Archives: Canada

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. ET on May 7, 2020: There are 63,496 confirmed and presumptive cases in Canada. _ Quebec: 34,327 confirmed (in...
May 07, 2020

Family of slain Mountie issues message of thanks to those who offered support
HALIFAX - The family of a Nova Scotia RCMP officer killed last month while tracking down a multiple murderer has issued a statement to thank those who reached out to offer support. Rela...
May 06, 2020

Canadian Press NewsAlert: British Columbia's reopening plan starts in mid-May
VICTORIA - British Columbia has outlined a gradual reopening of its economy with certain health services, retail outlets, restaurants, salons and museums resuming some operations in mid-May. All ...
May 06, 2020

COVID-19 outbreak in northern Saskatchewan 'of concern:' top health officer
REGINA - Canada's chief public health officer says a COVID-19 outbreak gripping Saskatchewan's far north is an area of concern. Dr. Theresa Tam says not only is the region remote, but it's home t...
May 06, 2020

Canadian Paediatric Society eyes mysterious syndrome for suspected COVID links
TORONTO - The Canadian Paediatric Society is closely monitoring reports that COVID-19 may be linked to a strange inflammatory syndrome in some children. The society says it expects to issue advic...
May 06, 2020

RCMP involved in shooting south of Edmonton, witness saw injured officer
LEDUC, Alta. - A motorist says he saw a police vehicle following a black car south of Edmonton this morning before he heard gunshots and saw a wounded officer. Chad Cammock says the car was ...
May 06, 2020

Students start looking for summer work, with few options in usual places
OTTAWA - Adam Brown lined up a job in March with a consulting firm in Edmonton. He just started there this week. Brown counts himself among the lucky ones - luckier than many of his fri...
May 06, 2020

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:  ...
May 06, 2020

Canada still only considering gathering race-based COVID-19 data
OTTAWA - The Public Health Agency of Canada says it is still looking into the possibility of collecting race-based data on COVID-19, despite months of calls from advocates for a clearer picture of who...
May 06, 2020

Kashechewan residents fearing COVID-19 head to camps to avoid flood waters
OTTAWA - Residents of a Northern Ontario First Nation threatened by spring flood waters are facing more complex and some fear-inducing options for escape this year, thanks to the COVID-19 pa...
May 06, 2020