Coronavirus (COVID-19) National News

What happened: Ottawa is offering more funding to youths and seniors Why it matters: B.C.

What happened: Federal government unveils new supports for small businesses, including significant boost to wage subsidy Why it matters: The government says measures will be more effective at keeping workers on the payroll Ottawa’s previously announc

TOKYO — The IOC announced a first-of-its-kind postponement of the Summer Olympics on Tuesday, bowing to the realities of a coronavirus pandemic that is shutting down daily life around the globe and making planning for a massive worldwide gather

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canada is spending $192 million on developing and producing vaccines for the novel coronavirus.

Olympic and Paralympic sport committees asks for one-year postponement

Urgent economic measures to be introduced as part of feds' $82-billion aid package

Plus more details from PM Trudeau's now daily address to the nation and press

Cutting liquor store hours amounts to a half-measure that could undermine efforts to contain COVID-19, according to an epidemiologist.

Vail Resorts will consider a re-opening in late April

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced changes to Canada's sick-leave benefits under employment insurance Wednesday, to respond to concerns about COVID-19.