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23 Canadians at quarantine sites and Trump criticizes WHO; In The News for April 8
In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of April 8 ... COVI...
Apr 8, 2020

Twenty-three Canadians being held at federal quarantine sites, government says
OTTAWA - The Trudeau government says 23 Canadians were being held at federal quarantine sites as the week began to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The newly released figure, the most current...
Apr 8, 2020

COVID-19 sparks rise in online child predators, says UNICEF chief
OTTAWA - The head of the United Nations children's agency says the COVID-19 outbreak has sparked an increase in online child sexual predators that organizations, governments and parents need to take m...
Apr 8, 2020

Gatherings restricted, schools closed: What's being done to fight COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected every province and territory. Canada's chief public health officer and her provincial counterparts are encouraging people to wash their hands, give ea...
Apr 8, 2020

Canadians urged to include pets in their COVID-19 emergency plans
CALGARY - Melissa David has seen the toll pandemic-related financial and physical strain can have on pet owners. She runs a charity called Parachutes for Pets, which provides subsidized...
Apr 8, 2020

Legions begin fundraising to save branches as financial challenges mount
TORONTO - A number of Royal Canadian Legion branches across the country have launched online fundraising efforts to keep their doors open after suffering financial setbacks because of COVID-19. T...
Apr 8, 2020

More help on way for those not eligible for emergency aid programs
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is expected to announce today further measures to financially support entrepreneurs, small businesses and young people who aren't eligible for previously unveile...
Apr 8, 2020

The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada
The latest numbers of confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 4 a.m. ET on April 8, 2020: There are 17,897 confirmed and presumptive cases in Canada. _ Quebec: 9,340 confirmed (i...
Apr 8, 2020

Liberals asked to help cover overruns on projects delayed by COVID-19
OTTAWA - Cities and construction groups are asking the Trudeau Liberals to relax the rules for expected cost overruns from infrastructure projects facing delays from the COVID-19 pandemic - or ad...
Apr 8, 2020

Peace Wapiti Public School Division announces temporary layoffs to bus drivers, EA's and Support Staff retained
The Peace Wapiti Public School Division (PWPSD) has re-worked their operations following Alberta Education's announcement on March 28 that as part of the province's response to COVID-19, nearly $128 m...
Apr 7, 2020 Peace Wapiti Public School Division logo. Photo Credit: Peace Wapiti Public School Division Facebook