Coronavirus infections hit a new high this week in Russia, while Germany and the U.K. announced plans to expand virus testing as European nations battled rapidly increasing infections and hospitalizations […]
2 in 5 Canadians say personal finances deteriorated amid coronavirus pandemic: report
A new report says COVID-19 has widened the gap between the haves and have-nots in Canada, amplifying the economic disparities that existed pre-pandemic. The affordability index by BDO Canada Ltd. […]
Massive coronavirus test wait times not a sign of ‘good testing regime’: Ambrose
Lengthy wait times for those seeking coronavirus tests are not a sign of a “good testing regime” in the affected provinces, said former interim Conservative leader Rona Ambrose. In an […]
Trudeau wishes Trump a ‘full recovery’ after coronavirus diagnosis
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and wife Sophie are sending their best wishes to Donald Trump and his wife Melania after the pair tested positive for COVID-19. Trudeau says on Twitter […]
COVID-19 aid bill expected to headline Parliament’s first full week
Conservative Leader Erin O’Toole and the Bloc Quebecois chief Yves-Francois Blanchet are expected to take their seats in the House of Commons this week after being benched due to COVID-19. […]
Montreal Canadiens roll out temporary job cuts during COVID-19 crisis
The Montreal Canadiens are reducing their workforce during the COVID-19 crisis. Groupe CH, which also owns the American Hockey League’s Laval Rocket, says it will proceed with a temporary reduction […]
Social distancing is crucial, but Canada also needs more coronavirus testing: experts
Canadians are being urged to stay home to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus, but experts say social distancing isn’t enough to combat the disease – we need to […]
Ontario reports 85 new coronavirus cases including one death, total active cases at 573
Ontario health officials have confirmed 85 new COVID-19 cases on Tuesday including one more death, bringing the provincial total to 573 active cases. A man in his 90s from Durham […]
Coronavirus: U.S. futures, Asian shares drop as COVID-19 pandemic deepens
U.S. futures dropped more than 4 per cent and Australia’s share benchmark initially plunged 8.5 per cent as work on more stimulus for the U.S. economy hit snags in the […]
Emirates to cut passenger flights to 13 destinations over COVID-19
Long-haul carrier Emirates said Sunday it has dramatically cut its passenger flight destinations from 145 locations to just 13 countries. It’s a pivotal move that reflects the dramatic slowdown in […]