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BCMar 14, 2020

9 new coronavirus cases reported in B.C.

Public health officials say there are nine new cases of COVID-19 in British Columbia.Dr. Bonnie Henry says the new cases bring the provincial total up to 73.Five cases are connected to a cluster at the Lynn Valley Care Centre, one case is linked to travel from Portugal and the remaining three cases are under investigation.Henry says the province is also adapting its testing strategy, noting more cases are expected in the coming days.She says not everyone needs to get tested, even if they have recently travelled outside of Canada.
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CanadaMar 14, 2020

Government asks travelling Canadians to return

The federal government says any Canadian who's abroad should get back home while it's still possible. That's a step up from previous advice, which urged travellers outside the country to think about doing so. Foreign Affairs Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne tweeted the new recommendation. He warns that commercial travel options might not remain available amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Some countries have already taken measures such as stopping or sharply limiting air traffic.
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IndiaMar 14, 2020

68-yr-old Delhi woman, who tested positive for COVID-19, dies due to comorbidity: Health Ministry

A 68 year old woman, who had tested positive for COVID-19, died due to co-morbidity, diabetes and hypertension, at a hospital here, said Union Health and Family Welfare Ministry in a statement on Friday. "The death of a 68 year old female from West Delhi (mother of a confirmed case of COVID-19) is confirmed to be caused due to co-morbidity, diabetes and hypertension. She has also tested positive for COVID-19," reads the statement. "She had history of contact with a positive case (her son who had travel history to Switzerland and Italy between 5th to 22nd February, 2020). The son had returned
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CanadaMar 14, 2020

Alberta provides paid job-protected leave for self-isolation, as total cases reach 29

Alberta is changing labour rules to provide 14 days of paid leave for workers who self-isolate due to the novel coronavirus or are caring for someone who has it. Premier Jason Kenney says employees will not need a doctor's note nor will they have had to work for 90 days previously to qualify. Alberta has announced six new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number in the province to 29. Publicly funded schools, however, will remain open. Deena Hinshaw, chief medical officer of health, says the evidence on whether closing schools is an effective way of limiting the spread is not conclusive.
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BCMar 13, 2020

British Columbia has 11 new cases of COVID-19, Total cases in province-64

British Columbia has 11 new cases of COVID-19, all of them in the Vancouver area, bringing the total in the province to 64. Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry says the new cases also involve an ``additional cluster'' that was reported earlier today at the Lions Gate Hospital in North Vancouver. Three administrative workers at the hospital have tested positive for COVID-19. Vancouver Coastal Health says they are in self-isolation at home and are recovering. Henry says they have not worked in the hospital's clinical areas. There is also another case related to the Lynn Valley Care Centr
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CanadaMar 13, 2020

Foreign Affairs Minister issued the global travel advisory for Canadians

Canadians are being told to avoid non essential travel outside of the country and to be prepared not to be allowed back home if they do. Foreign Affairs Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne issued the global travel advisory this afternoon, urging those currently aboard to consider ending their trip early. The government notes new border restrictions, flight cancellations and quarantines could prevent people from returning to Canada. And those out of the country should make sure they have enough money and necessities in case their plans are disrupted.
CanadaMar 13, 2020

Libraries, recreation centres, swimming pools, childcare centres, March break camps being closed in Toronto

Toronto's medical officer of health says all licensed childcare centres will be closed until April 5 to stop the spread of the COVID-19 outbreak. Dr. Eileen de Villa is also recommending that anyone who has travelled recently outside of Canada to self-isolate for two weeks. The city will also shut down many public buildings including libraries, recreation centres and swimming pools as well as cancel March break camps. Officials, however, are not asking people to avoid mass public transit. Toronto Mayor John Tory, who recently returned from a trade mission to London, says he has no symptoms bu
CanadaMar 13, 2020

Canada's national museums set to shut their doors

Canada's national museums are set to shut their doors Saturday as the COVID-19 pandemic hits cultural venues across the country. National Museums of Canada has announced that the public institutions will be closed until further notice to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus. The decision impacts the Canadian Museum of History, the Canadian Museum for Human Rights, the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21, the Canadian Museum of Nature, the Canadian War Museum, Ingenium and the National Gallery of Canada.
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BCMar 13, 2020

3 administrative workers at Lions Gate Hospital, test positive for COVID-19

Three administrative workers at Lions Gate Hospital in North Vancouver have tested positive for COVID-19. Vancouver Coastal Health says they are in self-isolation at home and are recovering. The health authority says they have not worked in the hospital's clinical areas. The authority's medical health officers are investigating the source of the transmission and following up with other staff members who might have had close contact with the infected employees. Starting today, the health authority says only family members are allowed to visit the hospital, out of an abundance of caution. There

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BCOct 05, 2026

One B.C. Unveils Election Platform With Tax Cuts, DRIPA Repeal Promises

The Dallas Brodie-led One B.C. Party has released its platform for the B.C. provincial election, outlining a series of promises aimed at improving the province’s economy, social services and health-care system. Key commitments include cutting all personal income tax brackets and corporate taxes by 25 per cent, along with reducing the Provincial Sales Tax (PST) by two percentage points. The party also promises to remove SOGI from schools and introduce a Parental Bill of Rights. One B.C. is also pledging tougher action against drugs and crime. Its top platform commitment is to repeal the Decla
AlbertaOct 05, 2026

Amber Alert Cancelled for 7-Year-Old Aspen Wilson, Suspect Arrested

The Amber Alert issued for 7-year-old Aspen Wilson of Valleyview, Alberta, has been cancelled. Police said the child was found safe and the suspect involved in the incident, Alexander Stone, was also arrested. Authorities thanked members of the public for their quick assistance and vigilance during the emergency.
CanadaOct 05, 2026

Canada’s Services Sector Contracts for Fourth Straight Month, Businesses Remain Optimistic About Future

Canada’s services sector continued to contract in September, marking the fourth consecutive month of decline. According to the S&P Global Canada Services PMI, released Monday, the headline business activity index improved slightly to 48.3 in September, up from 46.8 in August, but remained below the key 50 mark that separates expansion from contraction. Experts attributed the weakness to ongoing tariff disputes, U.S. restrictions on Canadian products and global uncertainty linked to tensions in the Middle East. However, there was some positive news as Canadian companies remained optimisti
AlbertaOct 05, 2026

Amber Alert Issued for 7-Year-Old Girl Abducted in Alberta

An Amber Alert has been issued in Valleyview, Alberta, for a 7-year-old girl who police say was abducted by her stepfather. According to Alberta Emergency Alert, Aspen Wilson, 7, was abducted from her home in Valleyview, a community in northeastern Alberta located about 350 kilometres from Edmonton. Aspen is approximately 4 feet tall, with blonde hair and blue eyes. Police are searching for 28-year-old Alexander Stone, who is described as approximately 6 feet 5 inches tall, weighing 185 pounds, with brown hair. He is believed to be travelling in a Chevrolet Venture van with Alberta licence pla
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BCOct 05, 2026

Taxpayers Federation, B.C. Conservatives Warn Eby’s Proposed Tax Could Drive Doctors Out of Province

The Canadian Taxpayers Federation has strongly opposed a proposed new tax from B.C. NDP Leader David Eby, warning that it could drive job creators, doctors and other professionals out of the province. B.C. Conservative Party Leader Lorne Doerkson also warned Eby about the proposed tax, saying it could push doctors out of British Columbia at a time when about 323,000 people in the province are still without a family doctor. Doerkson said doctors are already being recruited by Alberta and the United States with better opportunities, and adding another tax would give them another reason to leave
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