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Gatherings restricted, schools closed: What's being done to fight COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected every province and territory. Medical officers of health and Canada's chief public health officer are encouraging people to wash their hands, giv...
Mar 31, 2020
Feds to give more details, including cost, of emergency wage subsidy
OTTAWA - Canadians will get more details today of the massive emergency wage subsidy program launched by the federal government - including the price tag. Finance Minister Bill Morneau and Small Busin...
Mar 31, 2020
Father of Humboldt Bronco disappointed Saskatchewan has relaxed trucking rules
REGINA - A father whose son was killed in the Humboldt Broncos bus crash says he's worried Saskatchewan's move to relax some trucking rules during the COVID-19 outbreak may me...
Mar 31, 2020
Most abiding by COVID-19 rules, back fines, arrests of those who aren't: Poll
OTTAWA - A new poll suggests most Canadians are doing what they're told to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and would support harsher measures to punish those who aren't. Of the 1,590 adults survey...
Mar 31, 2020
COVID-19 silver lining: experts predict innovation in medicine, education, remote work
MONTREAL - Despite years of discussions between politicians and doctors, the Quebec government couldn't find a way to pay its general practitioners for phone and video consultations wit...
Mar 31, 2020
Canadians asked to wash mailboxes, keep dogs at bay, to ensure safe mail delivery
OTTAWA - The union representing Canada Post employees is asking Canadians to disinfect their mail boxes to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. And the post office itself is asking Canadians with dogs...
Mar 31, 2020
Hope floats: Alberta town ravaged by flood rolls out parade float for COVID-19
HIGH RIVER, Alta. - A parade float parked on a downtown street in High River, Alta., seems strangely out of place in a world dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic. But longtime Mayor Craig...
Mar 31, 2020
China state media reports 19 people killed in forest fire
BEIJING - Nineteen people have died while fighting a raging forest fire in southwestern China and reinforcements were sent to fight the blaze and evacuate nearby residents, officials and state media r...
Mar 30, 2020
Health Canada asks Canadians not to stockpile medications during COVID-19 pandemic
MEDICINE HAT, AB - Canadians are being urged not to buy more medication than usual so that all Canadians will continue to have access to the medications they need and to help prevent drug shortages.He...
Mar 30, 2020 Canadian Press File Photo
Police, Bylaw, EMS team up to thank local health care workers
MEDICINE HAT, AB - In an uncertain and ever-changing world because of COVID-19, a group of Medicine Hat first responders wanted to show their appreciation for health care professions on Monday.A dozen...
Mar 30, 2020 Medicine Hat Police vehicles taking part in Monday's salute to local health care workers (Photo courtesy of Colton McKee)