Coronavirus (COVID-19) National News

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government is extending and expanding a wage-subsidy program to spur job creation during the COVID-19 pandemic.

OTTAWA — Real estate agents across the country saw home sales in June nearing or even beating pre-pandemic levels.

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — Major League Soccer reports testing Monday and Tuesday showed no new COVID-19 cases among the 24 teams still competing at the MLS is Back Tournament.

REGINA — A recent survey by the Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation suggests most teachers aren't confident schools can reopen safely in the fall. The federation is concerned schools need better guidelines to keep students and staff safe.

VICTORIA — Workers' compensation benefits in B.C. would be based on a higher maximum salary amount under legislation introduced Tuesday by the provincial government.

B.C. recorded its lowest total of COVID-19 cases in a 24-hour period in one week on July 14, when provincial health officer Bonnie Henry revealed that the BC Centre for Disease Control had identified 13 cases.

The B.C. government is expecting $6.3 billion less in revenue due to the COVID-19 pandemic and an operating deficit of $12.5 billion for the 2020-21 budget. In a fiscal update Tuesday, B.C.

WINNIPEG — Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister is leaving the door open for Winnipeg to be a hub city for the CFL in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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

WINNIPEG — Manitoba's 13-day streak without new COVID-19 infections ended Tuesday as health officials reported five additional cases, including that of an airline passenger.