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One in 20 Surrey businesses have closed due to pandemic: SBOT survey

One in 20 Surrey businesses have closed due to pandemic: SBOT survey

Most Surrey businesses are reporting significant hardship eight months into crippling economic restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a Surrey Board of Trade survey.
Manitoba to close stores and churches, ban social gatherings as COVID-19 cases surge

Manitoba to close stores and churches, ban social gatherings as COVID-19 cases surge

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government is shutting down large parts of its economy and banning social gatherings in an attempt to curb a surge of COVID-19 cases and a record number of hospitalizations.
Legion, other veterans groups to get $20M to weather COVID-19

Legion, other veterans groups to get $20M to weather COVID-19

OTTAWA — On the eve of Remembrance Day, the Trudeau government tossed a bone to the Royal Canadian Legion and other veterans' groups battered by the COVID-19 pandemic, promising millions in emergency funding to help them keep their doors open.
Legion, other veterans groups to get $20M to weather COVID-19

Legion, other veterans groups to get $20M to weather COVID-19

OTTAWA — On the eve of Remembrance Day, the Trudeau government tossed a bone to the Royal Canadian Legion and other veterans' groups battered by the COVID-19 pandemic, promising millions in emergency funding to help them keep their doors open.
Legion, other veterans groups to get $20M to weather COVID-19

Legion, other veterans groups to get $20M to weather COVID-19

OTTAWA — On the eve of Remembrance Day, the Trudeau government tossed a bone to the Royal Canadian Legion and other veterans' groups battered by the COVID-19 pandemic, promising millions in emergency funding to help them keep their doors open.
'Like riding a bike': Pandemic, commuting and the art of bicycle repair

'Like riding a bike': Pandemic, commuting and the art of bicycle repair

As spring turned to summer amid COVID-19 lockdowns, Brendan Kinnon wanted to get in shape, save money and avoid the crowded Toronto subway he took to work each day.
Legion asks Canadians to mark Remembrance Day from home

Legion asks Canadians to mark Remembrance Day from home

For the first time in its 95-year history, the Royal Canadian Legion is asking Canadians not to attend Remembrance Day services across the country.
Legion asks Canadians to mark Remembrance Day from home

Legion asks Canadians to mark Remembrance Day from home

For the first time in its 95-year history, the Royal Canadian Legion is asking Canadians not to attend Remembrance Day services across the country.
Legion asks Canadians to mark Remembrance Day from home

Legion asks Canadians to mark Remembrance Day from home

For the first time in its 95-year history, the Royal Canadian Legion is asking Canadians not to attend Remembrance Day services across the country.
Medicago reports promising early Phase 1 test results of possible COVID-19 vaccine

Medicago reports promising early Phase 1 test results of possible COVID-19 vaccine

QUEBEC — A Canadian biopharmaceutical company says it has received promising early test results for its plant-derived vaccine for COVID-19.