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The latest developments on COVID-19 in Canada
The latest news on the COVID-19 global pandemic (all times Eastern): 12:26 p.m. Restaurant Brands International Inc. says it is asking Canadian Tim Hortons restaurant owners to provide take-...
Mar 16, 2020
Former special-forces commander named military's sixth vice-chief in four years
OTTAWA - The Canadian Armed Forces saw its top ranks shuffled Monday as former special-forces commander Lt.-Gen. Mike Rouleau was tapped to become the military's sixth second-in-command in four years,...
Mar 16, 2020
Border agency adds screening questions after complaints about airport disarray
OTTAWA - The Canada Border Services Agency announced new screening questions for travellers arriving Monday following a weekend of disarray at points of entry into the country, especially airports. Wh...
Mar 16, 2020
Show goes on: DiDonato, Beczala sing opera from apartment
NEW YORK - Joyce DiDonato and Piotr Beczala made sure the show went on, albeit in an unusual format and venue - from the living room of DiDonato's New York City apartment. The American mezzo-soprano a...
Mar 16, 2020
Stocks nosedive on Wall Street, triggering trading halt
NEW YORK - THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. AP's earlier story is below: Global stocks fell sharply Monday after central bank moves to shore up economic growth failed to dispel investor's fears over vi...
Mar 16, 2020
What's Happening: Millions holed up, vaccine trial starts
Millions of people began holing up at home, stocking up on supplies and keeping a wary eye on how close they get to friends and neighbours as fear of the coronavirus spread to more places. The number ...
Mar 16, 2020
Malaysia bans mass gatherings, shuts most businesses
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia - Malaysia's leader announced on Monday a drastic two-week lockdown in the country following a sharp spike in the number of virus cases. Prime Minister Muhyiddini Yassin said re...
Mar 16, 2020
US officials: Foreign disinformation stoking virus fears
WASHINGTON - The Trump administration is alleging that a foreign disinformation campaign is underway aimed at spreading fear in the country amid the coronavirus pandemic, three U.S. officials said Mon...
Mar 16, 2020
Parent and Tot and Playschool programs cancelled in the County
The County of Grande Prairie's Parent and Tot and Playschool programs have been cancelled in response to the COVID-19 outbreak.The Bezanson, Clairmont, Elmworth, Harry Balfour, La Glace, Valhalla, and...
Mar 16, 2020
Crescent Point cuts capital spending and dividend, lowers production guidance
CALGARY - Crescent Point Energy Corp. is cutting its capital spending plan by about 35 per cent and slashing is dividend due the recent drop in commodity prices.The company says its now plans $700 mil...
Mar 16, 2020