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Our window to flatten the COVID-19 curve is narrow, says Dr. Theresa Tam
Canada's top public health officer raised the risk level associated with the growing COVID-19 pandemic on Sunday even as retailers and top politicians reassured Canadian that any restrictive measures ...
Mar 15, 2020 THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
Quebec closes more public spaces
QUEBEC CITY, QC--Quebec Premier Francois Legault is taking extreme measures to stop the spread of COVID-19, asking for the closure of public places such as bars, gyms, libraries and movie theatres.The...
Mar 15, 2020
Sask. schools to remain open despite COVID-19 concerns
Saskatchewan schools are staying open for the time being in spite of concerns over the spread of COVID-19.The province's chief medical health officer, Dr. Saqib Shahab, made the announcement Sunday at...
Mar 15, 2020
Ticket sales dive at box office; lowest turnout in 20 years
NEW YORK - Ticket sales plunged to their lowest levels in at least 20 years at North American movie theatres as the coronavirus pandemic led to one of Hollywood's worst weekends at the box office. Rec...
Mar 15, 2020
Over $40K raised for Saddledome employees; after Calgary Sports and Entertainment refuses to help
CALGARY, AB-- $42,657 has been raised for part-time, hourly, and event staff after the Calgary Flames showed that they will not be assisting them during NHL's suspension of the season.The Flames sent ...
Mar 15, 2020
The latest numbers of COVID-19 cases in Canada as of March 15, 2020
The latest numbers of confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases in Canada as of March 14, 2020: - Ontario: 142 confirmed (five cases resolved) - British Columbia: 73 confirmed, including ...
Mar 15, 2020
Resist the urge to panic shop despite COVID-19 fears, Trudeau says
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canadians shouldn't resort to panic buying despite the growing number of COVID-19 cases across the country. In an interview with CTV's Q...
Mar 15, 2020
NFL players approve labour deal, including 17-game season
NFL players have approved a new labour agreement with the league that features a 17-game regular season, higher salaries, increased roster sizes and larger pensions for current and former players. The...
Mar 15, 2020
NFL players approve labour deal, including 17-game season
NFL players have approved a new labour agreement with the league that features a 17-game regular season, higher salaries, increased roster sizes and larger pensions for current and former players. The...
Mar 15, 2020
Fundraiser for Saddledome employees who will lose shifts raises over $39,000
CALGARY - A fundraiser for hourly workers at the Scotiabank Saddledome has raised over $39,000 after the company that owns the Calgary Flames told hourly staff they wouldn't receive pay for lost shift...
Mar 15, 2020