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Universal moves new releases to on-demand, AMC limits crowds
NEW YORK - The coronavirus pandemic has cracked Hollywood's traditional theatrical window. With theatres increasingly shuttering nationwide, Universal Pictures on Monday said it will make its current ...
Mar 16, 2020

In U.S., political reflexes slowly bending to will of COVID-19 pandemic
WASHINGTON - Donald Trump's defiance seems to be softening: after shrugging off calls for a COVID-19 test and to stop touching people, he's since tested negative and conceded ...
Mar 16, 2020

Canadian travellers trying to return trapped by border closures for COVID-19
CUSCO, Peru - Some Canadians trapped in countries that have closed their borders say they don't know how they're going to get home. Nikita Singh and her boyfriend had returned from climbing Machu Picc...
Mar 16, 2020

Feds impose new restrictions on entry to Canada to combat spread of COVID-19
The federal government announced Monday restrictions on people entering Canada in a bid to slow the spread of COVID-19. They include: - Starting at noon Wednesday, anyone who is not a Canadi...
Mar 16, 2020

All AHS health zones now reporting cases of suspect COVID-19
EDMONTON - The province's chief medical officer of health delivered an update on the status of the COVID-19 pandemic in Alberta.This despite being in self-quarantine herself.Appearing via video link, ...
Mar 16, 2020

Watch: Alberta Government provides latest COVID-19 developments
EDMONTON, AB.- The latest update from the province's chief medical officer.
Mar 16, 2020 (file photo/ CHAT News Today)

BREAKING: Pair found deceased after rural fire near Gull Lake
GULL LAKE, SK - Swift Current RCMP are investigating after two bodies were found following a fatal house fire outside of Gull Lake over the weekend.RCMP, Gull Lake Fire Department and EMS responded to...
Mar 16, 2020 File Photo

Local businesses dealing with uncertainties
MEDICINE HAT, AB--Local bars and restaurants owners are uncertain about the future, with many services being closed around the city.Schools, libraries, and recreation facilities are closed throughout ...
Mar 16, 2020

Medicine Hat Stampede & Exhibition facilities temporarily closed
MEDICINE HAT,AB--The Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede facilities will be closed to the public until further notice.The statement was released earlier today, saying that this precautionary measur...
Mar 16, 2020

Health officials, police warn of scams exploiting COVID-19 fears
WINNIPEG - Health officials and police are warning people about an email scam taking advantage of people worried about COVID-19 to steal money or sensitive information. Winnipeg police have sent a war...
Mar 16, 2020