Author Archives: Brian Konrad
The latest developments on COVID-19 in Canada
The latest news on the COVID-19 global pandemic (all times Eastern): 4 p.m. Saskatchewan says it has eight additional cases of COVID-19, doubling its number of cases to 16. Officials say in a news rel...
Mar 18, 2020
WestJet warning recent passengers of possible exposure to COVID-19
CALGARY - WestJet Airlines says some of its passengers may have been exposed to people infected with the novel coronavirus on recent flights. The Calgary-based company made the announcement on its web...
Mar 17, 2020
Brady leaving Patriots, says 'football journey' is elsewhere
Tom Brady, the centerpiece of the New England Patriots' championship dynasty over the past two decades, is poised to leave the only football home he has ever had. The 42-year-old six-time Super Bowl w...
Mar 17, 2020
The latest developments on COVID-19 in Canada
The latest news on the COVID-19 global pandemic (all times Eastern): 12;26 p.m. Canada's top doctor says most of the more than 440 COVID-19 cases in the country are still among people who have recentl...
Mar 17, 2020
Ottawa to soon detail fiscal response to COVID-19 economic shock
OTTAWA - Finance Minister Bill Morneau is expected to soon announce the federal government's plan to help workers affected by COVID-19. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Monday that the details of th...
Mar 17, 2020
NHL pushes back timeline on potential resumption of season
The NHL is pushing back the possibility of resuming its season for several weeks, if not a month or more. The league and NHL Players' Association told players Monday they can go home - even out of Nor...
Mar 16, 2020
SASKATCHEWAN ANNOUNCES CLASS SUSPENSIONS EFFECTIVE MARCH 20, WIND DOWN PERIOD UNTIL THURSDAY
Today, the Government of Saskatchewan announced that all classes in Saskatchewan pre K-12 Schools will be suspended indefinitely, effective March 20, due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. For the peri...
Mar 16, 2020 Canadian Press
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
House of Commons closes for five weeks over COVID-19 concerns
OTTAWA - The House of Commons decided to shut down Friday for five weeks to help ensure MPs do not contribute to the spread of COVID-19. All parties agreed to the measure, which means MPs will miss tw...
Mar 13, 2020 Parliament Hill - Dreamstime stock image
New coronavirus outbreak affecting Canadians' March break travel plans
TORONTO - Cindy Perry was all set for a March break trip to California with her wife and their two children, but the novel coronavirus outbreak that is sweeping the globe made her reconsider her plans...
Mar 11, 2020