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Non-medical masks can keep people with COVID-19 from spreading it

Canada's top public-health doctor changes her advice

Apr 6, 2020 5:45 AM Read more >

Canada, U.S. in ‘productive’ talks amid medical-supplies row: Trudeau

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says delivery of medical supplies a 'two-way street'

Apr 6, 2020 3:00 AM Read more >

B.C. Ferries to screen passengers for COVID-19 as new regulations announced

B.C. Ferries will start screening passengers for COVID-19 symptoms or recent international travel before allowing people to board.

Apr 6, 2020 1:49 AM Read more >

Got COVID-19 symptoms? Avoid snuggling with pets, experts advise

Canadians who are sick with COVID-19 or suspect they have the virus are being warned to be careful around their pets and other animals. "COVID-19 virus infections have become widely distributed in the human population.

Apr 5, 2020 1:17 PM Read more >

Financial support available tomorrow; feds considering direct support for students

Canada-U.S.-3M dispute over respirator masks continues

Apr 5, 2020 3:30 AM Read more >

Trudeau unveils details for emergency payment for Canadians

Applications for the Canada Emergency Response Benefit will be accepted starting tomorrow, April 6

Apr 5, 2020 3:00 AM Read more >

Researchers look at humidity as a weapon in the fight against airborne viruses

The ongoing fight against the COVID-19 pandemic could get a boost if Canadians paid more attention to the relative humidity levels in public and private spaces, according to a growing body of international research.

Apr 3, 2020 2:49 AM Read more >

Trudeau sidesteps call to release COVID-19 projections

While the White House is offering stark estimates of COVID-19’s potential death toll, Prime Minister remains tight-lipped on Canada’s own projections

Apr 2, 2020 3:40 AM Read more >

Google skips annual joke on April Fools Day

Google announced they are skipping out on April Fools' Day pranks this year because of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

Apr 1, 2020 3:28 AM Read more >

Ottawa to spend $2b on protective gear to share with provinces

Federal government accelerating efforts to boost domestic supply of medical equipment

Mar 31, 2020 3:00 AM Read more >

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