EU rallies Canada, allies to help WHO after Trump temporarily withdraws funding
OTTAWA — The European Union is planning a major pledging conference early next month to help fill the World Health Organization's funding gaps, and it...
Quebec COVID-19 reopening plan ready next week, to include strict health guidelines
MONTREAL — Quebec will present its plan to reopen the province next week, but Premier Francois Legault says older, at-risk people will still need...
Ontario pushes federal government for residential rent relief program
TORONTO — Ontario pushed the federal government Friday to provide a residential rent relief program, as Ottawa announced similar help for small businesses.
Premier Doug...
Ontario reports 640 new COVID-19 cases, 50 more deaths
TORONTO — Ontario reported 640 new COVID-19 cases Friday, and 50 more deaths.
That's the largest single-day increase in new cases so far, though the...
Trudeau unveils rent relief for small businesses hurt by COVID-19
OTTAWA — The federal government is providing rent relief to businesses that can't afford to pay their landlords at a time when their operations are seriously curtailed or shut down due...
No parades, no concerts, no fun? COVID-19 will ensure a summer like no other
TORONTO — From music festivals to carnivals to big screen blockbusters, COVID-19 has already put the kibosh on several summer highlights that define the season...
Scheer refuses to acknowledge MP’s controversial criticism of health officer
OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer refused Thursday to address controversial comments by a member of his caucus who is also seeking to replace...
Resident with COVID-19 walks out of group home as more community care settings report...
By: Mike Anderson
Earlier this week a male resident with COVID-19 left his group home unescorted to visit his mother in Toronto.
The resident, in his...
Feds to announce new measures to mobilize scientists in COVID-19 fight
OTTAWA — The federal government is expected to announce today new measures aimed at mobilizing the country's scientists and researchers in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.
Scientists...
Military asked to aid nursing homes in Quebec, Ontario; signs COVID-19 slowing
TORONTO — The Canadian military needs to help in understaffed nursing homes ravaged by COVID-19, the country's two largest provinces said Wednesday, as signs...
