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COVID-19 aid for farmers and rescuing Cirque du Soleil; In The News for May 5
In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of May 5 ... --- CO...
May 05, 2020

Most Canadians comfortable with pace of easing restrictions: poll
OTTAWA - A new poll suggests Canadians are in step with their federal and provincial governments as they begin to gently lift restrictions aimed at slowing the spread of COVID-19 this month....
May 05, 2020

Vancouver biotech company discovering antibodies for COVID-19 treatment
VANCOUVER - There may be another valuable shield in the fight against COVID-19, and the head of a Vancouver biotech firm says it could buy time as researchers race to develop a vaccine. Carl...
May 05, 2020

The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada
The latest numbers of confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 4 a.m. ET on May 5, 2020: There are 60,772 confirmed and presumptive cases in Canada. _ Quebec: 32,623 confirmed (includi...
May 05, 2020

Michael Phelps book tip helps Penny Oleksiak manage pandemic life
A Michael Phelps book recommendation resonates with Canadian swimmer Penny Oleksiak more than ever these days. Oleksiak has read Eckhart Tolle's "The Power of Now" multiple times since the A...
May 04, 2020

City unveils $8.2-million support for residents and businesses during pandemic
MEDICINE HAT, AB - The city of Medicine Hat's COVID-19 assistance package will support residents and businesses coping with and recovering from the economic impacts of the pandemic.It's under the "COV...
May 04, 2020 Chat News stock photo

California governor says some business may reopen this week
YUBA CITY, Calif. - With more local governments moving ahead with their own plans for reopening, California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Monday the state will begin gradually allowing clothing stores, ...
May 04, 2020

Classic cars cruise by hospital to say thank-you
MEDICINE HAT AB- A honk for heroes. It was a trip back in time Sunday as a parade of cars said thank-you to those on the front lines. "It was cool. All the old cars are really interesting to see," sai...
May 04, 2020 (Tiffany Goodwein/ CHATNewsToday)

Source: CFL, CFLPA to resume talking about potential contingency plans
TORONTO - The CFL and CFL Players' Association are going to get back to talking. A league source said Monday the two sides have agreed to resume discussions on potential conti...
May 04, 2020

City of Brooks still waiting for guidance on reopening
BROOKS AB-As the province looks to reopen businesses deemed phase one by May 14, the City of Brooks is still waiting for guidance from the province on how to reopen. The premier said Thursday that a l...
May 04, 2020 (file photo/ CHAT NEWS Today)