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New ventilators promised in days as industrial response to COVID-19 kicks in

New ventilators promised in days as industrial response to COVID-19 kicks in

OTTAWA — Hundreds of ventilators are now in production as part of the federal government's efforts to shore up national stockpiles of crucial equipment needed to fight COVID-19.
WestJet extends international flight suspensions into May amid COVID-19 pandemic

WestJet extends international flight suspensions into May amid COVID-19 pandemic

Extension adds an additional two weeks to initial 30-day suspension
24,000 Canadian troops ready to deploy during COVID-19 crisis

24,000 Canadian troops ready to deploy during COVID-19 crisis

Canada's forces 'always there' when needed, but not planning to deploy yet
Ottawa revises 75% wage subsidy to include large companies

Ottawa revises 75% wage subsidy to include large companies

Recently revised wage subsidy will be applied to both large and small businesses
Tokyo Olympics rescheduled for July 23-Aug. 8 in 2021

Tokyo Olympics rescheduled for July 23-Aug. 8 in 2021

TOKYO — The Tokyo Olympics will open next year in the same time slot scheduled for this year's games.
'Worse than any flu:' Canadians describe how it feels to have COVID-19

'Worse than any flu:' Canadians describe how it feels to have COVID-19

At least one couple feels all those who are sick with virus should all be separated from general population
Ottawa unveils $16.5m in new support for seniors, youths

Ottawa unveils $16.5m in new support for seniors, youths

What happened: Ottawa is offering more funding to youths and seniors Why it matters: B.C.
Ottawa boosts SMB wage subsidies from 10% to 75%

Ottawa boosts SMB wage subsidies from 10% to 75%

What happened: Federal government unveils new supports for small businesses, including significant boost to wage subsidy Why it matters: The government says measures will be more effective at keeping workers on the payroll Ottawa’s previously announc
On hold: Tokyo Olympics postponed to 2021

On hold: Tokyo Olympics postponed to 2021

TOKYO — The IOC announced a first-of-its-kind postponement of the Summer Olympics on Tuesday, bowing to the realities of a coronavirus pandemic that is shutting down daily life around the globe and making planning for a massive worldwide gather
Canadian Press NewsAlert: Canada spending $192M to prepare for COVID-19 vaccine: Trudeau

Canadian Press NewsAlert: Canada spending $192M to prepare for COVID-19 vaccine: Trudeau

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canada is spending $192 million on developing and producing vaccines for the novel coronavirus.