Skip to Main content

5.4°^C Vancouver

News Entertainment Videos Shows Podcast Contact Us

Ads

Apr 4, 2020 7:44 PM -

COVID-19: 14 new deaths reported, 896 new cases take the total to 6,997 in Quebec

Share On

covid-19-14-new-deaths-reported-896-new-cases-take-the-total-to-6-997-in-quebec

Quebec Premier Francois Legault responds to reporters questions at a daily news conference on the COVID-19 situation, Tuesday, March 17, 2020 at the legislature in Quebec City. Quebec's premier called on anyone large social media following to pass a message to Quebec teens and youth to stay inside and those influencers have heeded the call. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jacques Boissinot

Quebec is announcing 14 more deaths connected to COVID-19, bringing the province's total to 75.

Deputy Premier Genevieve Guilbault said today the province recorded another 896 cases of the virus compared with the day prior, bringing the total number of confirmed cases in Quebec to 6,997.

Guilbault adds that another 49 people have been hospitalized, for a total of 478, including eight more patients in intensive care out of 130 severe cases of the virus.

The deputy premier also announced that the province is restricting non-essential travel to two more areas: the region of Charlevoix and the city of Rouyn-Noranda.

Latest news

long-wait-times-at-polling-stations-in-vancouver-during-federal-election

CanadaApr 18, 2025

Long Wait Times at Polling Stations in Vancouver During Federal Election

People had to stand in long lines for hours at some polling stations to vote in today’s federal election in Vancouver. Early voting stations opened at 9 a.m., and about half an hour later, a line formed outside the Roundhouse Community Centre in Yaletown, downtown Vancouver, where voters had to wait for an estimated two hours. Staff reported that when the doors of the community centre opened at 9 a.m., there was already a line of about 100 people. As a result, some people were turned away. During this time, staff could be heard apologizing. They explained that there were only four ballot ta

mark-carney-sets-liberal-agenda-amid-criticism-targets-trump-in-campaign-speech

CanadaApr 18, 2025

Mark Carney Sets Liberal Agenda Amid Criticism, Targets Trump in Campaign Speech

The Liberal Party of Canada, aiming to reclaim power, is set to release its official platform tomorrow, Saturday. This announcement was confirmed by Mark Carney during a campaign event in Niagara Falls. In his speech, Carney criticized U.S. President Donald Trump, stating that while America remains divided, Canada’s unity makes it stronger. During a press interaction, Carney distinguished himself from former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Responding to comparisons, he remarked, “I am not Justin Trudeau,” emphasizing that his leadership style and decisions are distinct. Highlighting his

ndp-faces-challenges-ahead-of-voting-day-in-canada

CanadaApr 18, 2025

NDP Faces Challenges Ahead of Voting Day in Canada

As voting day approaches in Canada, the New Democratic Party (NDP) is grappling with fluctuations in election polls. According to a three-day tracking survey conducted by Nano Research up to April 17, support for the NDP under Jagmeet Singh has dropped by 0.5 percentage points, reaching 8 percent. The competition between the Liberals and Conservatives remains intense. While campaigning in Yamachiche, Quebec, Jagmeet Singh criticized both parties. Speaking to reporters, he emphasized that the NDP is the only party prioritizing real growth in revenue and investment in Canadians, in contrast to

dgp-gaurav-yadav-confirms-arrest-of-happy-passia-in-america

WorldApr 18, 2025

DGP Gaurav Yadav Confirms Arrest of Happy Passia in America

Punjab Police DGP Gaurav Yadav has confirmed the arrest of Harpreet Singh, alias Happy Passia, a most-wanted individual in the state, in the United States. He announced that preparations are underway to bring him back to India to face justice. The U.S. investigative agency FBI has also verified the arrest, stating that Harpreet Singh was apprehended in Sacramento. According to the FBI, Happy Passia is linked to two international terrorist organizations and had entered the U.S. illegally. He is reportedly responsible for terrorist activities in Punjab, India.

advance-voting-begins-in-canada-ahead-of-april-28-election

CanadaApr 18, 2025

Advance Voting Begins in Canada Ahead of April 28 Election

Advance voting has officially begun in Canada, giving registered voters the opportunity to cast their ballots early at designated polling stations. Advance polls will remain open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. for four consecutive days, concluding on Monday. As of this month, nearly 130,000 Canadians have already voted using special ballots, according to figures released by Elections Canada. Special ballots allow voters who prefer not to wait until Election Day or advance polling days to cast their vote early. In other election-related news, the final English-language debate took place in Montreal las

Ads

Related News

Ads

Legals

Journalism code of ethics

© 2021 AKASH Broadcasting Inc.

MANAGED BY STRATWIT

useful links

Accessibility Plan

Surrey Nagar Kirtan

BC Children's Hospital