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WestJet breaks ranks with carriers to offer refunds to some customers

Canadian Press

WestJet breaks ranks with carriers to offer refunds to some customers

June 5, 2020

Health-care union warns Saskatchewan premier of possible job action

Canadian Press

Health-care union warns Saskatchewan premier of possible job action

June 5, 2020

Ottawa offers provinces $14B to combat COVID, restart economy

Glacier Syndicated

Ottawa offers provinces $14B to combat COVID, restart economy

June 5, 2020

Map: Today's COVID-19 cases in Canada

Tri-City News

Map: Today's COVID-19 cases in Canada

June 5, 2020

Trudeau offers $14B to provinces for anti-COVID-19 efforts through rest of year

Canadian Press

Trudeau offers $14B to provinces for anti-COVID-19 efforts through rest of year

June 5, 2020

Large gatherings in Saskatchewan not likely until 2021: top doctor

Canadian Press

Large gatherings in Saskatchewan not likely until 2021: top doctor

June 4, 2020

CMHC tightens lending standards to protect housing market during COVID-19

Canadian Press

CMHC tightens lending standards to protect housing market during COVID-19

June 4, 2020

Hockey Canada lifts ban on sanctioned activities, lets members decide on return

Canadian Press

Hockey Canada lifts ban on sanctioned activities, lets members decide on return

June 4, 2020

Would-be passengers get around airline refund policies via credit card chargebacks

Canadian Press

Would-be passengers get around airline refund policies via credit card chargebacks

June 4, 2020

Up to $500 top-up for seniors set for early July

Glacier Syndicated

Up to $500 top-up for seniors set for early July

June 4, 2020

New Canadian modelling shows COVID-19 waning but relaxing restrictions still risky

Canadian Press

New Canadian modelling shows COVID-19 waning but relaxing restrictions still risky

June 4, 2020

Mandatory masks expanded to ships, trains, planes, buses

Times Colonist

Mandatory masks expanded to ships, trains, planes, buses

June 4, 2020

Spiritual needs of vulnerable federal inmates unmet during pandemic: chaplains

Canadian Press

Spiritual needs of vulnerable federal inmates unmet during pandemic: chaplains

June 4, 2020

Can pro sports make safe return amid pandemic? Experts say precautions needed

Canadian Press

Can pro sports make safe return amid pandemic? Experts say precautions needed

June 4, 2020

Trudeau, and an unexpected Trump, urge COVID-19 co-operation at vaccine summit

Canadian Press

Trudeau, and an unexpected Trump, urge COVID-19 co-operation at vaccine summit

June 4, 2020

Canadian Press

Hydroxychloroquine does not prevent COVID after exposure to the virus: study

June 3, 2020

Saskatchewan allowing some visits to intensive care, long-term care homes

Canadian Press

Saskatchewan allowing some visits to intensive care, long-term care homes

June 3, 2020

Federal aid for care home systems needed ahead of second wave, advocates say

Canadian Press

Federal aid for care home systems needed ahead of second wave, advocates say

June 3, 2020

Defence Department accused of using pandemic to withhold info from Parliament

Canadian Press

Defence Department accused of using pandemic to withhold info from Parliament

June 3, 2020

Trudeau to join global COVID-19 vaccine fundraiser amid calls for fair access

Canadian Press

Trudeau to join global COVID-19 vaccine fundraiser amid calls for fair access

June 3, 2020

How proceedings in the House of Commons during pandemic differ from normal

Canadian Press

How proceedings in the House of Commons during pandemic differ from normal

June 2, 2020

Liberals detail changes to COVID-19 aid as they ask MPs to OK new spending

Canadian Press

Liberals detail changes to COVID-19 aid as they ask MPs to OK new spending

June 2, 2020

No new COVID-19 cases in Saskatchewan, northern travel ban to be lifted Monday

Canadian Press

No new COVID-19 cases in Saskatchewan, northern travel ban to be lifted Monday

June 2, 2020

Ontario mulls collection of race-based COVID-19 data; some argue it's essential

Canadian Press

Ontario mulls collection of race-based COVID-19 data; some argue it's essential

June 2, 2020

Feds continue to add to COVID-19 supply stores to meet future demand

Canadian Press

Feds continue to add to COVID-19 supply stores to meet future demand

June 2, 2020

Canadian Press

One new COVID-19 case in Saskatchewan; Mounties continue to get complaint calls

June 1, 2020

How mobile phones could help trace the spread of COVID infections

Canadian Press

How mobile phones could help trace the spread of COVID infections

June 1, 2020

Trudeau promises to speed $2.2 billion in funding for strapped cities

Canadian Press

Trudeau promises to speed $2.2 billion in funding for strapped cities

June 1, 2020

Pandemic has pumped up popularity for PM and most premiers

Glacier Syndicated

Pandemic has pumped up popularity for PM and most premiers

June 1, 2020

Canadian Press

Limit COVID-19 spread: Top doctor urges signs instead of shouting at protests

June 1, 2020

'It's unsettling:' Ranchers and feedlots worried about future impact of COVID-19

Canadian Press

'It's unsettling:' Ranchers and feedlots worried about future impact of COVID-19

June 1, 2020

Injured vets waiting twice as long as promised to learn if they qualify for aid

Canadian Press

Injured vets waiting twice as long as promised to learn if they qualify for aid

June 1, 2020

Canadian Press

Customers of Saskatchewan Walmart warned of COVID-19 case on May 21

May 31, 2020

Ottawa pledges millions to promote holiday travel in Canada during pandemic

Canadian Press

Ottawa pledges millions to promote holiday travel in Canada during pandemic

May 31, 2020

Palliative care has been put on the backburner during pandemic, experts say

Canadian Press

Palliative care has been put on the backburner during pandemic, experts say

May 31, 2020

In hard-hit Quebec, families struggle to mourn those lost to COVID-19

Canadian Press

In hard-hit Quebec, families struggle to mourn those lost to COVID-19

May 31, 2020

Police see increase in speedy drivers on quieter streets during pandemic

Canadian Press

Police see increase in speedy drivers on quieter streets during pandemic

May 30, 2020

Minister says Ottawa must respect choice of First Nations to hold powwows

Canadian Press

Minister says Ottawa must respect choice of First Nations to hold powwows

May 29, 2020

Canadian Press

Students decry tuition hikes as COVID-19 pandemic increases financial strain

May 29, 2020

Saskatchewan NDP calls for amnesty, consistent enforcement of COVID-19 fines

Canadian Press

Saskatchewan NDP calls for amnesty, consistent enforcement of COVID-19 fines

May 29, 2020

Canada extends cruise ship ban to at least Oct. 31

Glacier Syndicated

Canada extends cruise ship ban to at least Oct. 31

May 29, 2020

Trudeau considering U.S. border-closure exceptions for families split between countries

Glacier Syndicated

Trudeau considering U.S. border-closure exceptions for families split between ...

May 29, 2020

Another $650M in COVID-19 aid bound for Indigenous communities, Miller says

Canadian Press

Another $650M in COVID-19 aid bound for Indigenous communities, Miller says

May 29, 2020

'Try to set goals every day': Finding moments of positivity during the pandemic

Canadian Press

'Try to set goals every day': Finding moments of positivity during the pandemic

May 29, 2020

No fines for people at two large family gatherings in Saskatchewan

Canadian Press

No fines for people at two large family gatherings in Saskatchewan

May 28, 2020

Dysfunction in long-term care takes toll on overburdened workforce: association

Canadian Press

Dysfunction in long-term care takes toll on overburdened workforce: association

May 28, 2020

Cash Exodus: COVID-19 pandemic could accelerate shift to cashless, experts say

Canadian Press

Cash Exodus: COVID-19 pandemic could accelerate shift to cashless, experts say

May 28, 2020

How to put 'found money' generated from pandemic savings to good use

Canadian Press

How to put 'found money' generated from pandemic savings to good use

May 28, 2020

Canadian Press

Trudeau calls for global response to heal COVID-19's economic damage

May 28, 2020

Canada a series of 'regional epidemics,' top doctor says as provinces hit snags

Canadian Press

Canada a series of 'regional epidemics,' top doctor says as provinces hit snags

May 28, 2020

COVID-19 outbreak linked to two large family gatherings in Saskatoon

Canadian Press

COVID-19 outbreak linked to two large family gatherings in Saskatoon

May 27, 2020

Conversations ‘need to be had’ over long-term care but PM won’t commit to inquiry

Glacier Syndicated

Conversations ‘need to be had’ over long-term care but PM won’t commit to inquiry

May 27, 2020

Canadian Press

Edmonton, Vancouver and Toronto vying to be NHL hubs, but there's a catch

May 27, 2020

Canadian Press

Advocates push Ottawa to fix long-term problems with long-term care

May 27, 2020

Canadian Press

COVID-19 aid programs will have to end, others to be modified, Trudeau says

May 27, 2020

Canadian Press

More than half of national parks to reopen June 1 after COVID-19 closure

May 27, 2020

Canadian Press

How much will be enough when it comes to Canada's COVID-19 supply?

May 27, 2020

Canadian Press

COVID-19 shows need for long-term-care reform but solve crisis first, Trudeau says

May 27, 2020

Canadian Press

Global pandemic: Through the eyes of the world's children

May 26, 2020

Canadian Press

NHL unveils return-to-play format in the event 2019-20 season can resume

May 26, 2020

Canadian Press

Federal deficit likely now at $260 billion due to COVID-19, PBO says

May 26, 2020

Canadian Press

Retailers add COVID-19 surcharge for services to help offset costs of pandemic

May 26, 2020

Canadian Press

Saskatchewan premier takes hit over confusion about rural ER closures

May 26, 2020

Canadian Press

Justin Trudeau says he'll take COVID-19 antibody test once available

May 26, 2020

Canadian Press

Trudeau co-hosts UN COVID-19 conference as Canada continues Security Council bid

May 26, 2020

Glacier Syndicated

Ottawa signs deal with GM to produce 10m face masks

May 26, 2020

Canadian Press

People feel COVID-19 truths hidden and rhino baby on hold; In The News for May 26

May 26, 2020

Canadian Press

Half of Canadians say governments are hiding something about COVID-19: poll

May 26, 2020

Canadian Press

Saskatchewan Party MLA says temporary rural ER closures bit of an overreaction

May 25, 2020

Canadian Press

No mask, no service? Businesses have the right to require masks on customers

May 25, 2020

Canadian Press

Use pandemic to stop brain drain, MPs told, as payments for CERB top $40 billion

May 25, 2020

Times Colonist

Premiers come out in support of a federal paid sick leave program

May 26, 2020

Canadian Press

Trudeau, Singh pressed on parties' decisions to access COVID-19 wage subsidy

May 25, 2020

Glacier Syndicated

Feds, provinces pursuing talks ‘without delay’ for 10 paid sick days

May 25, 2020

Canadian Press

NHL hoping to move to Phase 2 of return-to-play protocol in early June

May 25, 2020

Glacier Syndicated

Cash no longer king as COVID-19 rewrites purchasing behaviour, poll finds

May 25, 2020

Canadian Press

Accountability group calls for COVID-19 transparency, whistleblower protection

May 25, 2020

Canadian Press

First Nations health authorities tell Commons committee they need more PPE

May 24, 2020

Canadian Press

Employers worry about safety, cash flow, second wave in COVID-19 restart

May 24, 2020

North Shore News

No Frills releases a surprisingly awesome rap song about COVID safety at the grocery...

May 23, 2020

Canadian Press

'Canary in the coal mine:' Meat industry says more safety coming with COVID-19

May 23, 2020

Canadian Press

Feds probing ways to address COVID-19 impact on women

May 23, 2020

Canadian Press

Health officials in Saskatchewan report five new COVID-19 cases

May 22, 2020

Canadian Press

Federal parties tap wage subsidy program to avoid layoffs as donations dry up

May 22, 2020

Canadian Press

Leaving hand sanitizer in hot vehicles a fire risk: Alberta doctors

May 22, 2020

Glacier Syndicated

Ottawa outlines requirements for further reopening of Canadian economy

May 22, 2020

Canadian Press

Feds hope to endorse single contact tracing app: PM

May 22, 2020

Canadian Press

Financial help lacking as COVID-19 shuts courts, kills legal work, lawyers say

May 22, 2020

Canadian Press

Testing wastewater could give early warning of second wave of COVID-19

May 22, 2020

North Shore News

North Van teens help organize Canada-wide virtual prom

May 21, 2020

Canadian Press

Loophole in relief funds could be exploited by scammers: NDP MP

May 21, 2020

Canadian Press

Canada's UN envoy mounts final push for Security Council seat amid pandemic

May 21, 2020

Canadian Press

Twenty-eight soldiers test positive for COVID-19 after working in care homes

May 21, 2020

Canadian Press

Cross-border business interests call for joint Canada, U.S. post-COVID effort

May 21, 2020

Canadian Press

COVID-19 economic slowdown has cut air pollution in Canadian cities

May 21, 2020

Canadian Press

Poll: Canadians want to play sports again but it may take time to feel comfortable

May 21, 2020

Canadian Press

COVID-19 pandemic highlights need for more public toilets, experts say

May 21, 2020

Canadian Press

Masks problematic for asthmatic, autistic, deaf and hard of hearing

May 21, 2020

Canadian Press

Saskatchewan reports new COVID-19 death, more cases in the far north

May 20, 2020

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