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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

Canada closes borders to most foreigners to fight spread of COVID-19
OTTAWA - Canada is closing its borders to most foreign nationals except Americans and is barring anyone, including Canadian citizens, with symptoms of the novel coronavirus from boarding fli...
Mar 16, 2020

COVID-19 has Canadian Blood Services worried about critical shortage
OTTAWA - Canadian Blood Services is seeking to reassure donors that it's safe to give blood, despite the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Isra Levy of Canadian Blood Services says there has been a jum...
Mar 16, 2020