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Sofi and kids now at Harrington Lake, Justin Trudeau remains in self isolation

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he is remaining in self-isolation at his home in Ottawa for close to two more weeks to ensure he does not have COVID-19. His wife Sophie Gregoire Trudeau tweeted news of her recovery from the res...

92 new COVID-19 cases in B.C., one more death

The B.C. government says there are 92 new cases of COVID-19 in the province, for a total of 884. Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry says 81 people are hospitalized, including 52 in intensive care, and there has been one ad...

Domestic air, train travel not allowed for anyone with COVID-19 symptoms

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says anyone showing symptoms of COVID-19 will not be allowed to board domestic flights or intercity trains. Trudeau says the new requirement will begin Monday at noon. Canadians returning to the country already can't board planes if they are showing symptoms. Trudeau says it will up to the train and plane operators to ensure people with symptoms don't board. He says all those showing symptoms should be in self-isolation. Trudeau made the announcement outside this residence where he is self-isolating after his wife tested positive for the virus. Canada has more tha...

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India: Minor girl raped by friend, 9 others in Jharkhand's Dumka

A 16 year old girl was allegedly raped by 10 people including her friend to whom she reached out for help to drop her home amid lockdown on March 24. "The girl was returning to her home from Dumka. She called her friend and as...

COVID-19: 4,768 confirmed and presumptive cases in Canada

There are 4,768 confirmed and presumptive cases in Canada. Quebec: 2,021 confirmed (including 18 deaths, 1 resolved) Ontario: 993 confirmed (including 18 deaths, 8 resolved) British Columbia: 792 confirmed (including 16 deaths, 2...

Alberta: province is forcing non-essential business, such as salons, dine-in restaurants, clothing stores and furniture stores to close

The Alberta government says landlords will not be able to evict anyone for not paying rent until at least the end of April while the province deals with the economic fallout of COVID-19. The government says landlords will also ...

COVID-19: 2 more people have died in BC, 67 new cases reported taking the total to 792

Two more people in British Columbia have died as a result of COVID-19. In its daily update, the province also reported an additional 67 new cases, for a total of 792. The two deaths were in the Vancouver area, but no other deta...

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BC health authorities suggest positive effects of measures imposed in BC should begin to be felt in the next week or two

BC's provincial health officer is cautiously optimistic that BC's experience with COVID-19 SSwill more closely mirror South Korea which has stemmed the outbreak that Italy, where cases continue to mount. The province has releas...

"Contagion" stars reuniting for a series of public service announcements

The 2011 film “Contagion” has seen a huge surge in popularity since the COVID-19 pandemic began, and now its stars have reunited for a series of public service announcements. Matt Damon, Laurence Fishburne, Kate Winslet and Jennifer Ehle have teamed up with scientists from Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health on four videos. The PSA's stress washing your hands, keeping two metres apart from one another, and staying at home. “Contagion” is about a lethal and fast-moving influenza that spreads around the world. ...