Coronavirus (COVID-19) National News

A Manitoba Hutterite minister is telling the province to stop identifying colonies where members have tested positive for COVID-19 because it is leading to stigmatization.

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government is delaying some of its plans to loosen COVID-19 restrictions, following public feedback from people worried about a potential spike in cases.

OTTAWA — A Canadian smartphone app meant to warn users if they've been in close contact with someone who tests positive for COVID-19 is now in beta testing.

VICTORIA — The British Columbia government is introducing a pilot program to control crowds at some of its busiest parks, as residents look to local destinations for recreation.

While the average number of new COVID-19 infections in B.C. has risen to be in the 30s, the good news is that the province has not announced a death from that virus since July 13 – nine days ago – and the death toll in B.C. has stayed at 189. B.C.

VICTORIA — The British Columbia government says it is matching $1 billion in federal government money to address the impacts of COVID-19 and help restart the economy. Premier John Horgan says in a news release the funding will secure some of B.C.

REGINA — Saskatchewan has posted its largest single-day jump in COVID-19 cases with 60 coming largely from Hutterite communities.

VANCOUVER — It appears that even service puppies can't escape the changes of the pandemic. Bill Thornton, the CEO of BC & Alberta Guide Dogs, says the new recruits are far behind on their transit training schedule because of COVID-19.

That Canada’s seniors’ care system has problems has been made plain through the COVID-19 pandemic. It is, said B.C. Minister of Health Adrian Dix, “ a severe consequence of our ability to control the virus generally.

Test, trace, isolate. Test, trace, isolate. It was the first week of March and Dr. Michael Schwandt and his team were in the midst of what would soon feel like an endless cycle.