Coronavirus (COVID-19) National News

WINNIPEG — Manitoba's chief public health officer says people are losing sight of the fundamentals that previously kept the number of COVID-19 cases low in the province, as a cluster connected to a pork-processing plant grows larger.

Stress balls. That’s what B.C’s workplace safety regulator wants to buy as part of promotional merchandise offerings. Meanwhile, cash problems prevent WorkSafeBC from assisting employers with COVID-19 personal protective equipment (PPE).

VICTORIA — A payment plan has been set out for renters in British Columbia who haven't been able to pay rent during the COVID-19 pandemic as a government moratorium on evictions ends on Sept. 1. Renters in arrears between March 18 and Aug.

OTTAWA — Federal health officials are preparing for surges in new cases of COVID-19, including an expected peak of the outbreak this fall that could temporarily exceed the ability of the health-care system to cope.

OTTAWA — Federal health officials are preparing for surges in new cases of COVID-19, including an expected peak of the outbreak this fall that could temporarily exceed the ability of the health-care system to cope.

The Canada-US border will remain closed to non-essential traffic for another 30 days due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Public Safety Minister Bill Blair announced the extension Friday.

The Canada-US border will remain closed to non-essential traffic for another 30 days due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Public Safety Minister Bill Blair announced the extension Friday.

MONTREAL — Asylum seekers working on the front lines of the COVID-19 crisis are getting an early chance at permanent residency in Canada, but some advocates say the government's plan will leave thousands of workers on the sidelines.

MONTREAL — Asylum seekers working on the front lines of the COVID-19 crisis are getting an early chance at permanent residency in Canada, but some advocates say the government's plan will leave thousands of workers on the sidelines.