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Smoking increases risk of severe illness from COVID-19: Dr. Hinshaw
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Government of Alberta released its latest report on COVID-19 infections in the province.162 cases of the virus were announced by Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Deena Hinshaw,...
Apr 16, 2020 Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Deena Hinshaw. (Government of Alberta)
Champagne, Ukraine reject Iran crash report suggesting immunity for Tehran
OTTAWA - Canada and Ukraine flatly rejected a report suggesting the regime was seeking immunity from future legal action after shooting down a passenger jet in January. The Iranian military ...
Apr 16, 2020
Broader gender focus needed for COVID-19 response, advocates say
OTTAWA - As Canada continues to combat the health and economic impacts of COVID-19, women's rights advocates say not enough focus has been placed on the unique and often disproportionate impact the pa...
Apr 16, 2020
Transit workers across Canada concerned over lack of protective gear
TORONTO - Jason Watts hides in the washroom right up until the moment his shift as a bus driver in Toronto's transit system begins. The Toronto Transit Commission worker is terrified of contracti...
Apr 16, 2020
COVID-19 confirmed at Brooks beef plant, continuing care centre
MEDICINE HAT, AB - The City of Brooks is confirming multiple cases of COVID-19 at the JBS Food Canada plant in that city and one case among the staff of Sunrise Gardens continuing care centre.A releas...
Apr 16, 2020 (CHAT News Today)
Connor Hellebuyck on Jets' season: 'We had something special going'
Connor Hellebuyck felt like his Winnipeg Jets were on the cusp of something special when the COVID-19 pandemic brought their season to a screeching halt. The team's star goalie could say the same abou...
Apr 16, 2020
Trudeau, premiers to focus on topping up pay for workers in long-term care homes
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and provincial and territorial leaders will speak tonight about ways to better protect those in long-term care facilities, which have been hardest hit by the&nbs...
Apr 16, 2020
Former CFL star quarterback Flutie feels commissioner Ambrosie's pain
TORONTO - Doug Flutie can feel CFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie's pain. Ambrosie continues to discuss potential contingency plans for the 2020 CFL season in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The ...
Apr 16, 2020
Akim Aliu says he believes in second chances after Bill Peters hired by KHL team
Former NHL player Akim Aliu says he believes people deserve second chances, and that includes a coach who allegedly used racial slurs against him. Aliu said Thursday he's fine with Bill Peters re...
Apr 16, 2020
Canada boasts adequate food stocks - but prices may rise while variety decreases
OTTAWA, ON. - The federal agriculture minister is warning of higher prices and less variety on store shelves as the agriculture industry confronts a wide range of challenges created by COVID-19.Marie-...
Apr 16, 2020 Food supply -- LNN