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Congress closing in on nearly $2 trillion virus aid package
WASHINGTON - Top congressional and White House officials say they expect to reach a deal Tuesday on a nearly $2 trillion measure aimed at easing the economic damage inflicted by the coronavirus pandem...
Mar 24, 2020

Business, labour groups say Liberals' COVID-19 wage subsidy too little to help
OTTAWA - The federal government's planned wage subsidy for businesses hit hard by COVID-19 is being panned this morning by a voice for thousands of small businesses and a major union. The Canadia...
Mar 24, 2020

Tokyo Olympics officially postponed until 2021
TOKYO (AP) - The Tokyo Olympics were postponed until 2021 on Tuesday, ending weeks of speculation that the games could not go ahead as scheduled because of the coronavirus pandemic.The International O...
Mar 24, 2020

The latest developments on COVID-19 in Canada
The latest news on the COVID-19 global pandemic (all times eastern): --- 8:45 a.m. Ontario is expected to announce a temporary cut in hydro rates as many people work from home during the COV...
Mar 24, 2020

Tokyo Olympics officially postponed until 2021
TOKYO - The Tokyo Olympics have been officially postponed until 2021. The International Olympic Committee along with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and local organizers have decided that the Tokyo...
Mar 24, 2020

Albert Uderzo, a creator of French hero Asterix, dies at 92
PARIS - Albert Uderzo, one of the two creators of the beloved comic book character Asterix, who captured the spirit of the Gauls of yore and grew a reputation worldwide, died on Tuesday. He was 92. Th...
Mar 24, 2020

Excerpts from Woody Allen memoir 'Apropos of Nothing'
NEW YORK - Excerpts from Woody Allen's new memoir, "Apropos of Nothing," which was released Monday after a delay because the original publisher backed out of releasing the book. ___ THE BOOK'S DEDICAT...
Mar 24, 2020

Odyssey House to continue operations as need for services could increase
Women and children seeking shelter and support from domestic abuse will still be able to access Odyssey House during the COVID-19 pandemic.Director of Communications for Odyssey House, Makayla Marcott...
Mar 24, 2020 Odyssey House (Facebook)

Rotary House taking precautions to protect against COVID-19
Rotary House is doing what they can to stop the spread of COVID-19, and support those who use their facility. Kathy Lambert, Executive Director with Rotary House, says they have a pandemic plan in pla...
Mar 24, 2020 Photo: Shaun Penner

Africa's jazz great Manu Dibango dies in France of virus
PARIS - Renowned jazz man Manu Dibango, to many the beloved "Papy Groove" who served as an inspiration and pioneer in his art, died on Tuesday with the coronavirus, his official Facebook page announce...
Mar 24, 2020