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Quebec is deploying what it is describing as “swat teams” to four long-term care homes in the province where there are significant COVID-19 outbreaks. The emergency field teams are being … Read More
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted October 22, 2020 4:14 pm Updated October 22, 2020 4:15 pm Smaller font Descrease article font size –A Larger font Increase article … Read More
Quebec Premier François Legault is concerned about the progression of the second wave of the novel coronavirus as the number of new cases starts to stabilize but deaths remain high. … Read More
Quebec Premier François Legault says that “chances are low” that restaurants in designated red zones will reopen by the end of the month and that he is urging more people … Read More
Quebec Premier François Legault says that “chances are low” that restaurants in designated red zones will reopen by the end of the month and that he is urging more people … Read More
Quebec is reporting 1,033 new cases and 20 additional deaths linked to the novel coronavirus on Thursday. The government says eight of those deaths occurred in the last 24 hours. … Read More
WestJet will be offering refunds to WestJet and Swoop passengers whose flights were cancelled as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. WestJet is the first Canadian airline to provide cash … Read More
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted October 21, 2020 4:56 pm Smaller font Descrease article font size –A Larger font Increase article font size A+ Procurement Minister Anita Anand says … Read More
The number of First Nations people in Manitoba infected with COVID-19 is the highest its ever been — which the team tasked with responding to cases in Indigenous communities calls … Read More
Quebec is placing more parts of the province in the red zone, the highest level of its novel coronavirus alert system. Health Minister Christian Dubé said in a statement Wednesday … Read More
Quebec is reporting 1,072 new cases and 19 additional deaths attributed to COVID-19 on Wednesday as the second wave continues. Two of those deaths occurred in the last 24 hours … Read More
Canada added 2,341 new cases of the novel coronavirus on Tuesday, bringing the country’s total case count to 203,476. Health authorities in Canada’s provinces also said another 16 people have … Read More
Quebecers are asked to continue abiding by public health measures to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus as the second wave of the pandemic continues. Premier François Legault said … Read More
Quebecers are asked to continue abiding by public health measures to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus, but are also urged to take care of their mental health and … Read More
Quebec is reporting an increase of 877 novel coronavirus infections, bringing its caseload to 95,216 Tuesday. The province continues to have the highest tally of cases in Canada, which has … Read More
Ontario reported 821 new cases of coronavirus on Tuesday, bringing the provincial total to 65,896. Tuesday’s case count is an increase from Monday’s which saw 704 cases, and from Saturday’s … Read More
Health Canada is recalling another hand sanitizer amid the novel coronavirus pandemic, saying the product has been determined to be counterfeit. In a recall notice issued on Sunday, Health Canada … Read More
Fear and anxiety have taken over in Canada’s long-term care homes amid the COVID-19 pandemic, and industry insiders say it will take more than a federal band-aid solution to fix … Read More
Seventy-two people were in hospital, 26 of them in critical or intensive care. 2:55 COVID-19 exposures in amateur sports groups COVID-19 exposures in amateur sports groups A new community outbreak … Read More
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted October 19, 2020 4:26 pm Smaller font Descrease article font size –A Larger font Increase article font size A+ The Canadian Union of Public … Read More
Quebec is reporting an uptick in new cases, deaths and hospitalizations linked to the novel coronavirus Monday. The province recorded 1,038 new infections, marking the fourth consecutive day that cases … Read More
Quebec is reporting an uptick in new cases, deaths and hospitalizations linked to the novel coronavirus Monday. The province recorded 1,038 new infections, marking the fourth consecutive day that cases … Read More
Ontario reported 704 new cases of coronavirus on Monday, bringing the provincial total to 65,075. Monday’s case count is an increase from Sunday’s which saw 658 cases but a decrease … Read More
The number of COVID-19 cases in Canada grew by 2,215 on Saturday, and officials announced an additional 25 people had succumbed to the illness. The new figures released on Saturday … Read More
Nova Scotia Health is advising of potential COVID-19 exposure on flights from Toronto to Halifax on Oct. 12. In a statement released on Saturday, NSHA said the potential exposures have been … Read More
“I believe we’re rounding the corner.” “We’re a winner on the excess mortality.” “We have the vaccines coming and we have the therapies coming.” “We have done an amazing job.” … Read More
Iran announced Saturday that its death toll from the coronavirus has passed the milestone of 30,000 killed, in what has been the Mideast region’s worst outbreak. The announcement by Health … Read More
The employment insurance system absorbed almost 1.3 million people in the last three weeks, new figures show, as a key COVID-19 benefit wound down. A breakdown of applications for the … Read More
Canada reported 2,367 new cases of the novel coronavirus on Friday, as well as 23 more fatalities. The new data brings the country’s total COVID-19 cases to 193,899, and its … Read More
Ontario is reporting 712 new cases of coronavirus on Friday, bringing the provincial total to 62,908. Friday’s case count is a decrease from Thursday’s which saw 783 cases and Wednesday’s … Read More
Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie said Thursday that he was wrong not to wear a mask at the White House, after he and U.S. President Donald Trump both came … Read More
Canada added another 2,342 confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus Thursday, one of the highest daily case counts yet since the pandemic began early this year. The new positive cases … Read More
There have been nine COVID-19-related deaths, and 89 people have been infected with the novel coronavirus at the Parkview Place personal care home in downtown Winnipeg — the deadliest outbreak … Read More
A Hamilton Ont., spin studio recently reported 61 cases of COVID-19, one of the biggest outbreaks of the virus attributed to a business in Canada. The province and health experts … Read More
Ontario is reporting 783 new cases of coronavirus on Thursday, bringing the provincial total to 62,196. Thursday’s case count is a slight increase from Wednesday which saw 731 new infections … Read More
Quebec is giving Halloween the green light to go ahead, with certain restrictions, amid the novel coronavirus pandemic. Premier François Legault announced the decision Thursday, saying trick-or-treating will be permitted in … Read More
Officials in Quebec are expected to provide an update Thursday on the government’s response to the coronavirus pandemic, which has gained steam in recent weeks. Premier François Legault will be … Read More
Quebec is reporting 969 new cases and 28 additional deaths linked to the novel coronavirus pandemic Thursday. Health authorities say eight of those deaths occurred in the last 24 hours, … Read More
Quebec is reporting 969 new cases and 28 additional deaths linked to the novel coronavirus pandemic Thursday. Health authorities say eight of those deaths occurred in the last 24 hours, … Read More
Quebec is giving Halloween the green light to go ahead, with certain restrictions, amid the novel coronavirus pandemic. Premier François Legault announced the decision Thursday, saying trick-or-treating will be permitted in … Read More
As Canada grapples with a second wave of the novel coronavirus pandemic, experts say the airline industry needs aid from the government quickly, if it is going to recover. On … Read More
Canada reported another 2,499 confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus cases Wednesday, as the fall surge continues to surpass the first wave of the pandemic. The daily count — which … Read More
Two landlords of the Hudson’s Bay Co. are suing the retailer for unpaid rent, alleging the iconic department store that anchors shopping malls across Canada hasn’t paid its bills at … Read More
A Mi’kmaq First Nation in Quebec is questioning why its students are no longer able to go to school in New Brunswick. Listuguj First Nation Chief Darcy Gray said Tuesday … Read More
As the novel coronavirus health crisis continues, Quebec is reporting 844 new infections Wednesday. The caseload has reached 88,994 after the province announced it retroactively added 359 new infections between … Read More
As the novel coronavirus health crisis continues, Quebec is reporting 844 new infections Wednesday. The caseload has reached 88,994 after the province announced it retroactively added 359 new infections between … Read More
Ontario is reporting 721 new cases of coronavirus on Wednesday, bringing the provincial total to 61,413. Wednesday’s case count is a slight decrease from Tuesday’s which saw 746 new infections … Read More
The wife of U.S. Secretary of Labor Eugene Scalia has tested positive for the novel coronavirus, the department says. In a news release issued Tuesday, the U.S. Labor Department said … Read More
Canada added 2,046 new novel coronavirus infections on Tuesday, bringing the country’s total case count to 186,691. Provincial health authorities also said another 24 people have died after contracting COVID-19. … Read More
Health Canada has added five new more products to its growing list of hand sanitizers deemed to be a potential health risk to the public. Read more: As recall list … Read More
