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Most coronavirus patients recover, still anxiety, fear loom
SEATTLE - Amid all the fears, quarantines and stockpiling of food, it has been easy to ignore the fact that more than 60,000 people have recovered from the coronavirus spreading around the globe. The ...
Mar 14, 2020
House passes aid bill after Trump declares virus emergency
WASHINGTON - The House approved legislation early Saturday to provide direct relief to Americans suffering physically, financially and emotionally from the coronavirus pandemic. President Donald Trump...
Mar 13, 2020
The latest numbers of COVID-19 cases in Canada as of March 13, 2020
CP CanadaThe latest numbers of confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases in Canada as of March 13, 2020: - Ontario: 79 confirmed (five cases resolved.) - British Columbia: 64 confirmed, inclu...
Mar 13, 2020
Canada fights COVID-19 'health crisis' with travel curbs, billions in spending
CP CanadaTORONTO - The suspension of Parliament, billions of dollars in extra federal spending, and recommendations against leaving the country were among extraordinary steps public and priv...
Mar 13, 2020
Premiers warn billions more needed from feds to weather COVID-19 crisis
CP CanadaOTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau got thanks from Canada's premiers Friday for $11-billion in federal funding to confront the health and economic impact of the rapidly spreadin...
Mar 13, 2020
Concerns raised over COVID-19 outbreak plans for Indigenous communities
CP CanadaOttawa's plans to respond to possible COVID-19 outbreaks in remote, fly-in and already vulnerable Indigenous communities are getting a failing grade from opposition politicians who ...
Mar 13, 2020
The latest developments on COVID-19 in Canada
CP CanadaThe latest news on the COVID-19 global pandemic (all times Eastern): 8:45 p.m. The Federal Court is closing its buildings and offices to visitors in response to the COVI...
Mar 13, 2020
Provincial update: 29 cases now, changes made to workplace rules
EDMONTON - Alberta is changing labour rules to provide 14 days of paid leave for workers who self-isolate due to the novel coronavirus or are caring for someone who has it. Premier Jason Kenney says e...
Mar 13, 2020
More city facilities closed
The city has announced more facility closures as a preventative measure against the coronavirus.That includes the Montrose Cultural Centre, including the Art Gallery of Grande Prairie and the Grande P...
Mar 13, 2020 Photo by Curtis Galbraith
Classes going ahead at GPRC
Grande Prairie Regional College says classes will continue as scheduled Monday.In a release, College officials say students and staff will use hygiene practices meant to stop the spread of viruses.The...
Mar 13, 2020 Photo by Curtis Galbraith