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Trudeau pledges $300 million to health, global fight against COVID-19

Trudeau pledges $300 million to health, global fight against COVID-19

Canada will contribute $180 million to address the immediate humanitarian and development impacts of the pandemic
‘Conditions are deplorable’: Mexican diplomat calls for oversight for B.C. migrant workers

‘Conditions are deplorable’: Mexican diplomat calls for oversight for B.C. migrant workers

Mexico’s top diplomat in British Columbia is calling on the provincial and federal governments to improve oversight of the province’s farms after revelations that 27 foreign temporary workers have tested positive for COVID-19 upon arrival.
Metis leader says children in care left out of Manitoba's pandemic response

Metis leader says children in care left out of Manitoba's pandemic response

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba Metis Federation's president says the province has left vulnerable foster children out of pandemic response plans.
Canada commits $300M to global COVID-19 fight but PM urged to spend $1.5 billion

Canada commits $300M to global COVID-19 fight but PM urged to spend $1.5 billion

OTTAWA — Canada contributed $300 million on Saturday towards the international fight against COVID-19, as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau joined fellow leaders, activists and philanthropists in calling for a vaccine to be distributed to the world's nee
Juice giant in this Burnaby mall takes a 7-figure walloping

Juice giant in this Burnaby mall takes a 7-figure walloping

The biggest juice company in Burnaby and a food giant has seen its revenues fall off a cliff thanks to COVID-19. Just how big? Well, Freshii Inc. – which operates three locations in Burnaby, including the City of Lougheed - swung to a US$2.
Trudeau: Ottawa does not want wage subsidy to become "brake on growth and rehiring"

Trudeau: Ottawa does not want wage subsidy to become "brake on growth and rehiring"

National data standards in the works after COVID-19 highlighted info gaps: Hajdu

National data standards in the works after COVID-19 highlighted info gaps: Hajdu

OTTAWA — As Canadians see COVID-19 restrictions lifting, federal Health Minister Patty Hajdu says she believes the country is better prepared for a second wave of the novel coronavirus thanks to some difficult lessons learned over the last four month
Manitoba sees two new COVID-19 cases, eases more restrictions on travel

Manitoba sees two new COVID-19 cases, eases more restrictions on travel

WINNIPEG — Manitoba is reporting two new COVID-19 cases, bringing the total of confirmed and probable cases to 318.
B.C. travellers asked to 'call ahead' before trips as First Nations communities may stay closed

B.C. travellers asked to 'call ahead' before trips as First Nations communities may stay closed

Despite B.C. this week announcing it is opening up non-essential travel within the province, the area’s First Nations communities – and many others non-indigenous ones – may remain closed to visitors. That’s why, said B.C.
Air Canada, WestJet to drop physical distancing policies as air travel ticks up

Air Canada, WestJet to drop physical distancing policies as air travel ticks up

MONTREAL — The country's two largest airlines are ending their on-board seat distancing policies starting July 1, raising health concerns amid a pandemic that has devastated the travel industry.