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Morneau names Tiff Macklem new Bank of Canada governor

Tiff Macklem, a former second in command at the Bank of Canada, is coming back to the central bank to take over the top job. Macklem, the dean of the business school at the University of Toronto, will take over the reins of the c...

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He was like son to me: Dharmendra expresses grief over demise of Rishi Kapoor

Veteran actor Dharmendra expressed grief over the demise of legendary star Rishi Kapoor who passed away at the age of 67 on Thursday in Mumbai. The 84-year-old star shared a throwback picture with the 'Naseeb' co-actor and shared ...

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53,236 COVID-19 cases in Canada, number of deaths- 3,184

There are 53,236 confirmed and presumptive cases in Canada. Quebec: 27,538 confirmed (including 1,859 deaths, 6,299 resolved) Ontario: 16,187 confirmed (including 1,082 deaths, 10,205 resolved) Alberta: 5,355 confirmed (including...

COVID-19 Fraud Response Team has helped Health Canada seize 1,500 unauthorized testing kits

The RCMP say its COVID-19 Fraud Response Team has helped Health Canada seize more than 15-hundred unauthorized testing kits in B.C. The Mounties say they began investigating after receiving a tip that unauthorized COVID-19 test kits were being sold online to British Columbians. They say they found a Richmond resident had acquired and was selling them without authorization. No charges were laid as a result of the seizure but the Mounties warn testing kits that aren't authorized by Health Canada may lead to a potential misdiagnosis. ...

Alberta is planning to reopen economy, starting with dental offices and golf courses

Alberta is planning to reopen dental offices and golf courses on Monday that were shut down during the COVID-19 pandemic. The government says boat launches would also start opening next week and campsites would hopefully be open June 1. Some retail businesses, restaurants, hair salons, museums, daycares and summer camps would also be allowed to open May 14. The relaunch plan comes with some restrictions including a rule requiring people to wear masks on mass transit. Alberta reported 190 more cases of COVID-19 today, as the government launched a reopening plan for some businesses and service...

100 days since B.C. issued its first statement about the novel coronavirus

Provincial health officer Doctor Bonnie Henry is reporting 25 new cases of COVID-19 and two new deaths as the province marks a milestone in its updates. Henry says it's been 100 days since B.C. issued its first statement about th...

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BC government is moving to help the provincial forest industry survive the COVID-19 pandemic

The BC government is moving to help the provincial forest industry survive the COVID-19 pandemic by delaying harvesting fees for three months. Forest Minister Doug Donaldson says deferring the stumpage fees will leave eligible companies with about 80 million dollars to pay workers, contractors and other bills, helping them stay afloat. The industry had been struggling before the pandemic with low timber prices and high operating costs, forcing layoffs and mill closures. The government also says major industries like pulp and paper mills and mines will have the opportunity to defer 50 per cent...

28 year old woman is in hospital with stab wounds, male suspect arrested

A 28 year old woman is in hospital with stab wounds and Nanaimo RCMP have arrested a 31 year old male suspect on three charges. Police say they were called to a home early yesterday morning and learned a man who was known to the ...

Canada's airports predicting around $2 billion in lost revenues

Canada's airports are predicting around $2 billion in lost revenues this year. Travel restrictions from the COVID-19 pandemic have led to a precipitous decline in demand for plane tickets and, by extension, airport services. The bottom line, according to the industry, is anticipated losses of between $1.8 billion and $2.2 billion this year. Airports have resorted to terminal closures and layoffs, and at least six regional airports have lost scheduled passenger service altogether. ...