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Big jump in COVID-19 cases in Quebec, numer of deaths rise to 241

The Quebec government says 25 more people have died from COVID-19, bringing the number of deaths to 241. Premier Francois Legault says he's cautiously optimistic that despite reporting 11,677 confirmed cases and 733 people hospit...

RCMP to enforce Quarantine Act

The RCMP says its officers could visit homes to ensure any person entering Canada is self-isolating for 14 days.The police force says it has been asked to help enforce the Quarantine Act in the midst of the COVID-19 crisis.Police...

Feds not yet ready to invoke Emergencies Act

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's schedule is about to change as the federal government continues to avoid invoking the Emergencies Act.Trudeau will be at the House of Commons on Saturday as the government attempts to pass the wage ...

Surrey shooting victim identified as 21 year old Pritpal Singh

The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team has identified the victim in the April 7 shooting death outside of a Surrey home. The victim has been identified as Pritpal Singh.He was shot outside a house on 138A Street near 88 Avenue at 12:43 a.m.IHIT continues to work with the Surrey RCMP, the Integrated Forensic Identification Services and the B.C. Coroners Service to gather evidence.Investigators are working to determine motive. This incident is not believed to be related to the ongoing Lower Mainland gang conflict.Anyone with information is asked to call the IHIT information line at 1-877-551...

Haryana CM announces double salary of doctors, nurses on frontlines of COVID-19 battle

Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Thursday announced that his government will double the salary of the medical personnel deployed on the frontlines of the COVID-19 battle. "As long as the COVID-19 pandemic lasts, those...

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COVID-19: Total number of cases go past 20,000, number of deaths rise past 500 in Canada

There are 20,765 confirmed and presumptive cases in Canada. Quebec: 10,912 confirmed (including 216 deaths, 1,112 resolved) Ontario: 5,759 confirmed (including 200 deaths, 2,305 resolved) Alberta: 1,451 confirmed (including 32 de...

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Alberta reports 28 new COVID-19 cases, total cases-1,451

Alberta is reporting 28 new cases of COVID-19. That brings the total number of cases in the province to 1,451. There have also been three new deaths. That means 32 people in Alberta have so far died from COVID-19 complications.

COVID-19: With 2 more deaths, number of fatalities in BC have reached 50

The number of fatalities due to COVID-19 in BC has reached 50. Provincial health officer Doctor Bonnie Henry is reporting 34 new cases of COVID-19, including 2 more deaths. That brings total cases in the province to 1,370. Henry ...

Manitoba government instituting fines for people who don't follow public safety orders

The Manitoba government is instituting fines for people who don't follow public safety orders during the COVID-19 pandemic. Premier Brian Pallister says people who break rules such as the 10-person limit on gatherings will face f...