Service Canada offices to shutter for in-person services over COVID-19 concerns
OTTAWA — The federal government is shutting down the network of in-person Service Canada centres over COVID-19 concerns.
Some of the offices, such as one...
A look at what’s in the federal COVID-19 aid legislation
OTTAWA — Parliament has passed sweeping legislation designed to blunt the economic impact COVID-19.
Here’s a look at what’s in the COVID-19 Emergency Response Act:
— A new...
Small business confidence falls to record low amid COVID-19 pandemic, CFIB says
TORONTO — The Canadian Federation of Independent Business says small business confidence has fallen to a new low amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
The organization says...
House of Commons passes legislation for COVID-19 help with unanimous support
OTTAWA — The House of Commons has passed emergency legislation to free up $82 billion to help Canadians weather the COVID-19 crisis.
The vote early Wednesday...
Business, labour groups say Liberals’ COVID-19 wage subsidy too little to help
OTTAWA — A growing number of business and labour groups are urging the federal Liberals to up their promised wage subsidy to help companies...
Community spread of COVID-19 within Canada taking over as main threat, Tam says
OTTAWA — Canada’s chief medical health officer Dr. Theresa Tam says overall in Canada, an equal number of Canadians who have tested positive for COVID-19...
Federal government helps farm loan agency to deal with COVID-19 pandemic
OTTAWA — Farm Credit Canada is getting support from the federal government that will boost its lending capacity by $5 billion to help farmers...
Airports now a challenging ‘Petri dish’ for officials trying to prevent spread of virus
OTTAWA — For one traveller returning to Toronto from Vietnam, the way officials handled arrivals to Canada was startling when compared to strict COVID-19 guidelines...
COVID-19 cases in Canada surge to 1,472 as the death toll hits 21
OTTAWA — The number of confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases in Canada rose to 1,472 by the end of Sunday, an increase of 141...
What to do if you think you have been infected with COVID-19
By: James Burrows
If you believe you have symptoms of COVID-19 the Ontario Government is asking you to immediately self isolate and use the online...
