Coronavirus (COVID-19) National News

VICTORIA — British Columbia Premier John Horgan says he's proud that a national sick leave program has been announced as part of $19 billion in federal funding to support the provinces and territories during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Less than half of B.C.'s 681 seniors' homes have yet to submit plans to the government on how they intend to start allowing family members and others to visit residents.

A new normal is emerging in work. The pandemic has disrupted the dynamic of the workplace.

WINNIPEG — Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister is pleased with new federal help to reopen the economy amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

REGINA — Saskatchewan has recorded its highest daily total of COVID-19 cases, and the minister for rural health is urging residents in the southwest and west-central regions to hunker down to help limit spread.

B.C.’s hands appear to be tied when it comes to the emerging issue of air travel safety in the face of COVID-19 after premier John Horgan said the province cannot force airlines to change how they conduct business.

VANCOUVER — The union representing hospitality workers across the country says it fears staff laid off because of COVID-19 may not have a job when the pandemic is over.

The Canadian Federation of Independent Business surveyed more than 4,500 small business owners online from June 26 to July 2 and found that 2,100 respondents took on an average $135,000 in debt

MONTREAL — Air Canada is again urging the government to ease COVID-19 travel restrictions, this time by adopting a "science-based approach" that would open travel to countries with low risks of infection.

A new normal is emerging in work. The pandemic has disrupted the dynamic of the workplace.