Mar 29 2020 — The Canadian Press — TORONTO — Ontario reported its largest single-day spike in COVID-19 cases on Sunday as various groups looked at ways to slow the spread of the virus while preparing for lasting effects. The province announced 211 new cases of the virus, bringing the total to 1,355, with a death toll that climbed to 23 from 19. […]
Mar 29 2020 — The Canadian Press — The latest news on the COVID-19 global pandemic (all times Eastern): 8 p.m. Alberta has seen its third death from COVID-19 — an 80-year-old woman in the Calgary zone. Government spokesman John Muir says he doesn't have other details, including whether the woman had been a resident of one of three long-term care facilities in the city […]
Mar 29 2020 — The Canadian Press — The latest news on the COVID-19 global pandemic (all times Eastern): 8 p.m. Alberta has seen its third death from COVID-19 — an 80-year-old woman in the Calgary zone. Government spokesman John Muir says he doesn't have other details, including whether the woman had been a resident of one of three long-term care facilities in the city […]
Mar 29 2020 — The Canadian Press — The latest numbers of confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 7:51 p.m. on March 29, 2020: There are 6,320 confirmed and presumptive cases in Canada. _ Quebec: 2,840 confirmed (including 22 deaths, 1 resolved) _ Ontario: 1,355 confirmed (including 23 deaths, 8 resolved) _ British Columbia: 884 confirmed (including 17 deaths, 396 […]
Mar 29 2020 — The Canadian Press — Quebec's premier and public health director struck a cautiously optimistic tone on Sunday, saying aggressive physical distancing measures appear to be working to slow the spread of COVID-19. Horacio Arruda, the province's director of public health, said the number of cases announced in recent days falls below what was originally projected. "Each day now, we have less […]
Mar 29 2020 — The Canadian Press — Quebec's premier and public health director struck a cautiously optimistic tone on Sunday, saying aggressive physical distancing measures appear to be working to slow the spread of COVID-19. Horacio Arruda, the province's director of public health, said the number of cases announced in recent days falls below what was originally projected. "Each day now, we have less […]
Mar 29 2020 — The Canadian Press — MONTREAL — A number of people in southwestern Quebec were shaken out of their sleep early Sunday morning by a 3.6 magnitude earthquake. Earthquakes Canada says the quake occurred at 3:21 a.m. and was centred 39 kilometres northeast of Montreal, near Mascouche. While it was fairly minor, many residents across the greater Montreal area took to social media to report feeling tremors. The […]
Mar 29 2020 — The Canadian Press — TORONTO — Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week: COVID-19 and the new normal Thousands of people have already lost their jobs as non-essential businesses have shut down, while others like grocers look for ways to keep their doors open and meet the demand from shoppers stocking up. […]
Mar 29 2020 — The Canadian Press — TORONTO — Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week: COVID-19 and the new normal Thousands of people have already lost their jobs as non-essential businesses have shut down, while others like grocers look for ways to keep their doors open and meet the demand from shoppers stocking up. […]
Mar 29 2020 — The Canadian Press — TORONTO — No winning ticket was sold for the $8 million jackpot in Saturday night's Lotto 649 draw. However, the guaranteed $1 million prize was claimed by a lottery player in British Columbia. The jackpot for the next Lotto 649 draw on Apr. 1 will be approximately $9 million. The Canadian Press
Mar 29 2020 — The Canadian Press — TORONTO — No winning ticket was sold for the $8 million jackpot in Saturday night's Lotto 649 draw. However, the guaranteed $1 million prize was claimed by a lottery player in British Columbia. The jackpot for the next Lotto 649 draw on Apr. 1 will be approximately $9 million. The Canadian Press
Mar 29 2020 — The Canadian Press — The COVID-19 pandemic has affected every province and territory. Medical officers of health and Canada's chief public health officer are encouraging people to wash their hands, give each other space and wear a mask if they're sick. Ottawa is pumping billions of dollars into health-care research and the economy. It has also put restrictions on both domestic and international travel and is enforcing […]
Mar 29 2020 — The Canadian Press — The COVID-19 pandemic has affected every province and territory. Medical officers of health and Canada's chief public health officer are encouraging people to wash their hands, give each other space and wear a mask if they're sick. Ottawa is pumping billions of dollars into health-care research and the economy. It has also put restrictions on both domestic and international travel and is enforcing […]
Mar 28 2020 — The Canadian Press — The latest news on the COVID-19 global pandemic (all times Eastern): 9:20 p.m. Ontario is now restricting gatherings of more than five people. There are a few exceptions, including for households with more than five people. Child-care centres looking after the kids of front-line workers will be allowed to have a maximum of 50 people. There's also […]
Mar 28 2020 — The Canadian Press — The Canadian Press — The latest news on the COVID-19 global pandemic (all times Eastern): 9:20 p.m. Ontario is now restricting gatherings of more than five people. There are a few exceptions, including for households with more than five people. Child-care centres looking after the kids of front-line workers will be allowed to have a maximum of 50 people. There's also […]