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COVID response offers chance to shift direction of Canadian economy: experts
The end of the COVID-19 pandemic may be a long way off, but analysts are already looking ahead to how Canada could hasten its recovery and position itself for a low-carbon economy. "The main thin...
Apr 05, 2020
'It's like ghost towns:' Canada's border communities adapt to COVID-19 changes
When the mayor of a village in southern Alberta stares across the border, he sees family and friends who just happen to call Montana home. The port of entry between Coutts, Alta., and Sweet Grass...
Apr 05, 2020
Mental health professional recommending routines and reaching out during COVID-19 pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to many working from home, children having to stay home and potentially lay-offs as well. Amy Moffat, a registered professional councillor with Interactive Counselling, s...
Apr 05, 2020
Virus cancels anniversary event for deadly mine explosion
CHARLESTON, W.Va. - A planned public gathering was shelved on the 10th anniversary of the worst U.S. mining disaster in decades. Heartfelt speeches gave way Sunday to silent remembrances and individua...
Apr 05, 2020
With workers at home, feds eye ways to fast-track training program, groups say
OTTAWA - The federal government is looking at ways to speed-up the introduction of skills-training help for out-of-work Canadians, say groups involved in helping implement the program. The training he...
Apr 05, 2020
Hajdu brings anthropology, public health experience to COVID-19 fight
OTTAWA - Patty Hajdu "fell in love" with cultural anthropology at university. Now, as Canada's federal health minister in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, she's playing a leading role in an existen...
Apr 05, 2020
Anxiety lingers as N.L. officials trace bulk of COVID-19 cases to funeral home
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - On a day off work in mid-March, Craig Dyer took some time to pay his respects at the funeral of a co-worker's brother. He stopped by Caul's Funeral Home in St. John's with some...
Apr 05, 2020
Grande Prairie neighbourhoods organizing 'birthday parades' for kids amid physical distancing mandates
Neighbourhoods around Grande Prairie are coming together during the COVID-19 pandemic.The pandemic has forced many people to change their day-to-day routines. It's had a big effect on children as scho...
Apr 05, 2020 Photo: Facebook / Kassey Zatko
Advocates warn of 'disaster' if more protections not given to migrant workers
VANCOUVER - The federal and provincial governments are facing a "potential disaster" if more protections and social-distancing guidelines aren't extended to migrant agricultural workers, advocates say...
Apr 05, 2020
Singer Pink says she had COVID-19, gives $1M to relief funds
LOS ANGELES - The singer Pink had tested positive for COVID-19, she said Friday, also announcing that she is donating $500,000 each to two emergency funds. In a pair of tweets, she said she and her th...
Apr 04, 2020