As a means of tightening the books and halting certain services, municipalities across Ontario have had to lay off part-time and seasonal staff due to the coronavirus pandemic. The City […]
Coronavirus: Australia's central bank expects worst economic slump on record as government lays out reboot plans
SYDNEY (REUTERS) – Australia’s central bank on Friday (May 8) predicted the country is facing its biggest economic contraction on record and said it was committed to support jobs and […]
Why celebrating Covid-19 ‘success models’ is dangerous
As India continues to fight the spread of coronavirus, a few ‘successful’ efforts at containing the infection have been touted as ‘models’, celebrated and mimicked across the country. But experts […]
Fisheries in Atlantic Canada anxious as they await federal aid package
Groups representing fishermen in Atlantic Canada are looking for direct federal assistance that will help them ride out uncertain markets this year. Federal Fisheries Minister Bernadette Jordan has said the […]
Closely watched arthritis drug disappoints in Covid-19 trial
WASHINGTON (AFP) – An arthritis drug that was being closely watched for its potential use against Covid-19 has delivered disappointing results in clinical trials, its makers said Monday (April 27). […]
Suspect wanted in hate crime assault of 92-year-old Asian man in Vancouver
Vancouver police are investigating the assault of a 92-year-old Asian man with dementia last month as a hate crime. Police are looking for the suspect who is believed to have […]
Covid-19 circuit breaker to be extended by one month to June 1: PM Lee
SINGAPORE – The circuit breaker to choke off the spread of the coronavirus will be extended by another month and existing measures will be tightened until May 4, said Prime […]
22 more tickets issued across Nova Scotia for COVID-19 violations
There have been at least 22 more tickets issued across Nova Scotia for violations to the province’s health protection and emergency management acts. Nova Scotia RCMP say 18 more people […]
Pandemic to bring Asia's growth to a halt for 1st time in 60 years: IMF
TOKYO (REUTERS) – Asia’s economic growth this year will grind to a halt for the first time in 60 years, as the coronavirus crisis takes an “unprecedented” toll on the […]
askST: Can I visit my grandchildren, or help take care of them?
As a circuit breaker was put in place in the past week to help break the chain of coronavirus transmission in Singapore, seniors aged 50 and above have been encouraged […]